Your Representative for CapEx Projects.
On track.
On time.
On budget.
My name is Kim Naatz. As a certified Master Brewer, Brewer and Maltster, I am currently a Consultant and Interim Project Director for CapEx projects in the beverage industry – client-side, as Owner’s Representative.
My focus is on identifying project risks early – ideally during the pre-contract phase, before the contract is signed. Cost overruns, additional work orders and schedule risks can be effectively minimised through a clearly defined scope, effective milestones and acceptance procedures, as well as clear claims and change management.
Specifically, I take over client-side project governance and supplier management: from specification and contract safeguarding, through the definition of milestones and acceptance logic, to implementation, commissioning, and ramp-up.
My Services.
Valuable because I know both sides. I understand the requirements of operators (brewery/juice/bottler) and the logic of manufacturers (Krones + KHS). I am a “translator” between both worlds to reduce friction losses in technical clarification, acceptance, and change order discussions.
Pre-Contract / Deal & Risk Focus
- Technical review of concept, layout, and quotation (Greenfield/Brownfield)
- Validation / Classification of CAPEX and preparation for final negotiations
- Refinement of specification/requirements document including interface and scope clarification
- Risk assessment: early identification of typical project pitfalls and derivation of countermeasures
Governance, Contract & Claims Setup
- Establishing project governance: roles, committees, reporting, escalation logic
- Definition of milestones, acceptance criteria, documentation, and testing requirements
- Structuring contract logic to secure the project: payment plan, penalties/bonus-malus clauses, responsibilities
- Defining claim & change mechanisms: evidence management, approval processes, enforcement/defense
- Close collaboration with the project manager (PM) of the machine manufacturer
Supplier Management & Implementation through Handover
- Client-side management of implementation: schedule, budget, quality, interfaces, resources
- Supplier management and progress monitoring including escalation in the event of deviations
- Conducting acceptances and closing open items (punchlist, freeze, handover)
- Commissioning (IBN), ramp-up, and stabilization of plant performance
- Interim site & project management for international major projects to ensure schedule, budget, and quality
Stabilization of Critical Projects
- Rapid situation analysis (time, costs, quality, claims) and immediate action plan
- Re-establishing governance, priorities, responsibilities, and escalation procedures
- Claim/Change stabilization and negotiation with suppliers to bring the project back on track
On the client side, I take responsibility for turning an investment into stable production."
Kim Naatz, Interim Manager
On the client side, I take responsibility for turning an investment into stable production."
Kim Naatz, Interim Manager
Experience that pays off.
End-to-End Brewery Know-how
Project Director / CapEx Project Responsibility
Contract, Claim & Change Management
Risk Management in Large Projects
Manufacturer Dual Perspective (Client & Plant Manufacturer)
International & Intercultural Implementation Competence
Industry Focus »Beverage«
CV
After almost 30 years in the beverage industry, I know the typical risks. This is a prerequisite for being able to take the right measures quickly.
Kim Naatz, Interim Manager
After almost 30 years in the beverage industry, I know the typical risks. This is a prerequisite for being able to take the right measures quickly.
Kim Naatz, Interim Manager
