What brings you here today?
Choose the statement that best matches your current situation.
Selected projects
Business Forum Neuss
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7.000 sqm / 75.350 sqft
Completed August 2024
Client-side representation throughtout the revitalization and energy-efficiency measures.
Client reference available on request
Citrix Madrid
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622 sqm / 6.700 sqft
Completed November 2017
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Site selection, workplace strategy and project delivery
„If you are looking for a talented and successful Project Manager, Oliver Kessler is the one. He just delivered our new Citrix office in Madrid with great results. He was on budget, even with a 10% saving achieved and on time, despite suffering a few hiccups, days before the major move. Under the pressure of the project’s challenges, he remained focused and calm resolving the obstacles and delivering with excellent professionalism and great creative solutions.“
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Laura de Caso Basalo
Manager Real Estate & Facility Services EMEA
Informatica Stuttgart
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4.200 sqm / 37.800 sqft
Completed September 2014
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International project management for a complex workplace transformation
"With an aggressive schedule and tight budget, Informatica required a Project Management that was going to be able to deliver a high end product under the tightest tolerances. With enthusiasm, experience, and commitment to delivery, the project management listened, understood, and collaborated with our team from beginning throughout the completion of the project to capture Informatica’s vision for an exciting, more open, mobile and communal workspace for our Stuttgart office.“
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Diego Cremona
Global Facilities & Workplace Strategy
Informatica
Further selected projects
Citrix Schaffhausen
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600 sqm / 6450 sqft
Completed June 2020​
Juul Labs Zürich
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438 sqm / 4.715 sqft
Completed November 2019
Citrix Dubai
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430 sqm / 4600 sqft
Completed September 2016
Informatica Amsterdam
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1.000 sqm / 11.000 sqft
Completed February 2016
Citrix Amsterdam
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1.200 sqm / 13.000 sqft
Completed October 2014
Salesforce Munich
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1.600 sqm / 14.400 sqft
Completed January 2012
Why IDPM
Independent by design
IDPM was founded to provide senior project management without the overhead and internal conflicts often associated with large organisations. Every project is personally led from strategy to delivery, ensuring one experienced point of contact throughout.
Experience where it matters
For more than 15 years I have managed workplace and real estate projects across Europe for international occupiers, investors and landlords.
Assignments have ranged from location search and workplace strategy to due diligence, project management and client representation, covering every stage of the project lifecycle.
More recently, I have also supported leading international real estate consultancies, including JLL and TA Europe, as an independent consultant on complex workplace and real estate projects
Trusted by global organisations
Clients include international technology companies, financial institutions and commercial real estate owners.
Many assignments remain confidential or were delivered on behalf of consulting firms. For this reason, only a representative selection of projects can be presented publicly.
The projects featured on this website reflect the breadth of my experience rather than a complete portfolio.
What clients value
Clients value clear communication, independent advice and structured project leadership from the earliest planning stages through to successful delivery.
Every assignment is personally managed. Rather than relying on large in-house teams, I assemble tailored project teams by bringing together trusted architects, engineers, workplace specialists and other experts whenever required.
This boutique approach combines personal accountability with the flexibility to scale the team according to the project’s complexity, while ensuring senior-level involvement throughout every stage.
Large enough for complex projects.
Small enough to stay personally involved.
Why your project budget must be higher than your cost estimate
​A cost estimate predicts the expected construction costs at a specific stage of design. A project budget is far more comprehensive. It should include contingency, professional fees, furniture, IT, relocation, inflation and identified project risks. Understanding the difference is one of the simplest ways to improve cost certainty and reduce unpleasant surprises during project delivery.
Executive Brief No.1
Includes practical checklist
4-minute read
Why every office project needs a decision matrix
Delays are rarely caused by technical problems. More often, projects lose time because decisions are made too late, by the wrong people or without clear ownership. A structured decision matrix defines responsibilities, accelerates approvals and keeps projects moving.
Executive Brief No.2
Includes practical checklist
4-minute read
Why stakeholder management matters more than project management
Office projects involve far more than designers and contractors. HR, IT, Facility Management, Finance, Legal and business leaders all influence the outcome. Identifying stakeholders early and managing expectations systematically is one of the most effective ways to reduce delays, conflict and costly changes.
Executive Brief No.3
Includes practical checklist
4-minute read
Why projects fail long before construction begins
Most project risks are created before the first contractor arrives on site. Unclear objectives, missing governance and unrealistic assumptions made during the planning phase often become the root cause of delays, budget overruns and unnecessary changes later.
Executive Brief No.4
Includes practical checklist
4-minute read
Why independent project management creates better outcomes
Independent project managers represent only one interest: the success of the project. Without design, construction or supplier bias, they provide objective advice, transparent decisions and balanced coordination throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Executive Brief No.5
Includes practical checklist
4-minute read