Kim Jorgen Nielsen-Kolding
Summary
Sustainable-solutions engineer with dual expertise in architecture and circular-economy construction. Experienced in big-data climate workflows (ERA5-Land, MERRA-2, Python / GIS) and low-carbon material optimisation; proven record of delivering measurable energy-efficiency gains on heritage and tropical sites while leading large multicultural teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Final-Year Internship – Bioclimatic Optimisation
Domaine de la Réserve
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Carried out a thermographic survey and on-site diagnostics of a medieval estate
- Down-scaled Copernicus ERA5-Land reanalysis over a 5 km radius and bias-corrected with NASA MERRA-2 data, producing an local climate series until 2100
- Used this dataset to simulate several insulation scenarios and recommended a bio-based composite suited to future thermal amplitudes
- Wrote and presented a technical report validated by the academic board, now guiding the project owner’s phasing of works.
Project Manager – Sustainable Building
Self-funded, Kim Jorgen Nielsen-Kolding
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Designed, planned and built a bioclimatic house achieving 70 % energy autonomy.
- Integrated solar-geothermal systems and low-carbon materials; applied traditional *Yakisugi* finishes.
- Supervised 100 + cross-functional professionals (engineers and local craftsmen) while meeting schedule and quality targets.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining key milestones and resource allocation strategies.
Project Manager – Café Chain
Yommy L'Oeuf
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Designed five energy-efficient cafés and led resource-use audits to optimize operations.
- Coordinated an 11-member multidisciplinary team through concept, permit and build phases.
- Developed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies to enhance project efficiency.
Project Manager – Executive Chef
Sofitel & Private Estates
05.2014 - 09.2019
- Opened and Reopened fine restaurants, overseeing budgets, schedules and sustainable sourcing practices.
- Recruited, trained and supervised 50 + staff across kitchen, pastry and front-of-house units.
- Planned VIP banquets, represented venues with tourism boards and corporate partners.
- Managed procurement and inventory, achieving consistent quality and cost control; earned multiple hospitality awards. (Best Luxury Restaurant & Hong Kong Food Award 2017).
- Developed and implemented process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency in restaurant service delivery.
- Led project teams to deliver high-quality dining experiences within budget and schedule constraints.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Sustainable Solutions Engineering (Environmental)
LUT- LAB University of Applied Sciences
Lathi, Finland05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Mapua University
Davao, Philippines07.2023
Skills
- Photoshop
- Office 365
- Copernicus CDS
- Python
- Revit
- GIS
- Problem-solving
- Quick learner
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Politecnico di Milano
- Sustainable Urban Water Systems | 2022
- Energy Retrofitting of Buildings | 2022
- Sustainable Building Design I | 2021
- Sustainable Building Design II | 2021
- Integration and Design of Building and Technological Systems | 2021
LANGUAGE SKILLS
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
German
Beginner (A1)
DRIVING LICENCE
- Driving Licence: B1
- Driving Licence: B
Timeline
Final-Year Internship – Bioclimatic Optimisation
Domaine de la Réserve
12.2024 - 04.2025
Project Manager – Sustainable Building
Self-funded, Kim Jorgen Nielsen-Kolding
08.2020 - 08.2024
Project Manager – Café Chain
Yommy L'Oeuf
01.2019 - 12.2020
Project Manager – Executive Chef
Sofitel & Private Estates
05.2014 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Sustainable Solutions Engineering (Environmental)
LUT- LAB University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Mapua University
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