Schmidt Bau & Projektmanagement GmbH & Co. KG

Leipzig

About the company

Established in 1995 by Thomas Schmidt, a civil engineer with previous experience at HOCHTIEF, the company began focusing on project management services before expanding into full general contracting in 2003. The business grew rapidly during Germany's post-2005 construction boom, particularly in the eastern states where Schmidt leveraged connections to secure numerous public and commercial projects. In 2015, Schmidt transformed the company into a limited partnership with his son and daughter joining management, maintaining family control while bringing in additional capital partners.

Values

Schmidt Bau emphasizes efficiency, technological adoption, and meeting schedules without compromise. The company culture balances eastern German pragmatism with western German systems and processes. Regarding safety, the company officially maintains all required protocols and documentation, but in practice, there's often pressure to prioritize speed over thorough safety measures. While major violations are not tolerated, management sometimes turns a blind eye to minor safety shortcuts when project deadlines are tight. The company has recorded several minor accidents in recent years but works to ensure these incidents don't affect project timelines or become public knowledge.

Workshop

The company headquarters in Leipzig features a 3,500m² complex with both office space and operational facilities. The workshop area includes several specialized zones: a metalworking section with welding stations, a carpentry shop for custom woodwork, and a mechanical repair bay for company vehicles and equipment. The loading dock connects to a large materials yard where deliveries are processed and staged for distribution to various project sites. A central tool crib operates with electronic check-out systems for tracking equipment use. The facility also includes a dedicated training room where weekly coordination meetings are held with subcontractors and project managers.

Services

Infrastructure construction
Commercial real estate development
Turnkey construction
Public building projects
Construction management
Design-build services

Specifics

Buying behavior

We operate on slim margins in a competitive market, so every purchasing decision needs to justify its cost. I'm interested in innovation, but only when it demonstrates clear efficiency gains or cost savings on our projects.

Tool brands

Bosch Professional, Makita, Caterpillar, DeWalt, Hilti