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Dimitrios Gkertsos

Civil Engineer MSc, MBA
Pefka Thessaloniki

Summary

Diligent Site Engineer with comprehensive background in site management and construction oversight. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage project timelines and maintain quality standards. Proven track record in ensuring safety compliance and effective resource allocation.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Freelancer Enginner

Various Private Clients
Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki
12.1995 - Current
  • Excellent knowledge of building and structural regulations
  • Preparation of architectural and structural studies for small residential projects
  • Construction of turn key of residential projects
  • Delivered 8 projects
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Developed customized solutions to address unique client needs, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Strengthened client relationships with consistent communication and timely project updates.

Officer of Unit D of the Managing Authority of INTERREG 21-27 Programmes

Ministry of Finance
Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki
01.2009 - 06.2025
  • As a member of the Managing Authority of the ETC programmes since 2009 I was occupied in various positions.
  • Since 1/1/2022 I am an officer of Unit D of the Managing Authority of INTERREG 21-27 programmes dealing with the administration of the MA and the Technical Assistance of the Interreg VI-A Greece-Italy Programme 2021-2027.
  • Since 1/1/2020 and until 31/12/2021 I was an officer of B1 Unit of the Managing Authority of European Territorial Programmes in Greece. Unit B1 is responsible for Managing and Monitoring programmes in the Balkan Peninsula, Black Sea and the Interregional Programmes.
  • I am responsible for the following regarding the `Greece- Republic of North Macedonia 2014-2020` programme: the preparation and drafting of the Greece – North Macedonia IPA CBC 2021-2027 operational programme, the Evaluation of the programme, Comprehensive monitoring of the physical and financial implementation of the programme, Monitoring the implementation of the projects and their programmatic and environmental indicators, management of modification claims, Revision of the OP and close monitoring of the N+3 de commitment rule, Monitoring of the Audits performed, Drafting of the Annual Report.
  • Since April 2016 and until 31/12/2019 I was unofficially coordinating the JS of the INTERREG IPA CBC Greece – the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia programme.
  • In this context my tasks include: Management of the JS human resources, Supporting the MA in Implementing the programmes strategy, Carry out evaluation of proposals submitted under the 1st call for proposals, Preparation, organization of Joint Monitoring Committee meetings, Technical meetings with all approved project beneficiaries clearing conditions of funding, Preparation of Subsidy Contacts, Partnership Agreements finalization of all supporting documentation, MIS, e-pde registration of the projects, Submission of final application forms, evaluations, Subsidy contracts, Allocation of funds through MIS and PIP (pde), pre financing (advance payments) of IPA partners, Training of programme beneficiaries on programme and project issues (Project implementation, MIS use, communication, expenditure control and verification, eligibility etc.), Preparation of the programmes reports (AIR 2015,2016,2017 of the programme, Evaluation Plan, Preparation of the final Revision of the OP of the previous period), Pre contracting controls of the selected tenders on procurement of services, equipment, and works conducted under Law 4412/2016, Day to day routine of the JS that includes communication with beneficiaries, colleagues and other programme bodies in order to provide guidance or information, solve problems, respond to claims update data etc, Carry out public relations of the programme, Monitoring and closure of the projects implemented under the previous period programme, Financial Management of the programme, Coordination with other programme authorities in the context the suspension of the payments deadline and the Action Plan of the MA for raising this suspension.
  • I was also representative of the MA at: Member of the Joint Programming Committee of the ENI CBC Black Sea Basin JOP 2014-2020, the Monitoring Committee of the South East Europe programme, the Selection Committee of the ENI CBC Black Sea Basin 2007-2013 programme and also as National contact point of the SEE programme.

Officer of Unit C of Managing Authority of “O.P. Culture”

Ministry of Culture
Athens, Attica
11.2003 - 01.2009
  • As a C unit officer our main objective was to conduct first level control that concerned the material, financial and accounting aspects of projects. All audits took place 'in situ' and, in the headquarters of the entities keeping original documents related to the project. Audit aims to ensure efficient and financially correct implementation of the structural Fund assistance.
  • During the above mentioned period I have participated in 27 audits with total budget of expenses checked 277 mil €.

Project Manager

Gnomon S.A. – Empedos S.A.
Athens, Pyrgos, Oinofyta, Attica
06.1997 - 10.2003
  • Company Overview: Construction
  • Responsible for overall management of projects from conception to completion. Management of project team functions. Supervision and co-ordination of multiple subcontractors. Review of project programme and updates. Establishment and responsibility for project communication with client and sub contractors.
  • Main projects: Construction of the Regional Hospital of Pyrgos. Budget approx. 30 mil €, Construction of Olympic Games of 2004 hostel campus inside the National Technical University of Athens Campus. Budget 25.000.000 €, Installation of temporary prefab houses for the Olympic games 2004 Hospitality. Budget 11.000.000 €, Design and construction of 7 buildings for the Civil Engineering School of the National Technical University of Athens. Budget 6.000.000 €, Restoration and conversion to museum of the Admiral Paul Kountouriotis house in Hydra. Budget 1.500.000 €, Construction of GR. SARANTIS plant and depositories at Oinofyta. Budget 5.000.000€.

Site Engineer

Hephaistos S.A.
Athens, Attica
06.1995 - 05.1997
  • Company Overview: Construction
  • Development and review of project planning and programming. Preparation of weekly or monthly reports to client and senior management. Co ordination and preparation of project close out reports. Review and agree project measurement, cost assessments, and monthly valuations.
  • Main projects: Conversion of Ermou Street to pedestrian road. Budget : 6.000.000 €, Restoration of Athens Propylea square. Budget : 1.500.000€, Restoration of roofs and facades of listed buildings in Athens, Thisio. Budget 1.000.000€.

Education

MBA - Master in Business Administration

National Technical University of Athens – Athens University of Economics And Business
Athens
01.2006 - 01.2008

Civil Engineer -

Democritus University of Thrace – Polytechnic School of Xanthi
Xanthi
01.1989 - 01.1995

Skills

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Desired Occupation

Site Engineer at the Sani/Ikos Group

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12/12/71
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Greek
  • Marital Status: Married with two children

Telephone

2310 469645, 2310 582264

Software

Autocad

Ms Office Applications

AI tools

Hobbies

I play tennis twice every week.

I am very competitive and always try to improve.

Timeline

Officer of Unit D of the Managing Authority of INTERREG 21-27 Programmes

Ministry of Finance
01.2009 - 06.2025

MBA - Master in Business Administration

National Technical University of Athens – Athens University of Economics And Business
01.2006 - 01.2008

Officer of Unit C of Managing Authority of “O.P. Culture”

Ministry of Culture
11.2003 - 01.2009

Project Manager

Gnomon S.A. – Empedos S.A.
06.1997 - 10.2003

Freelancer Enginner

Various Private Clients
12.1995 - Current

Site Engineer

Hephaistos S.A.
06.1995 - 05.1997

Civil Engineer -

Democritus University of Thrace – Polytechnic School of Xanthi
01.1989 - 01.1995
Dimitrios GkertsosCivil Engineer MSc, MBA