Axel Kleiner - Project Manager and Owner's Representative in Technical Trades for New Factory Buildings with ISO5 Cleanrooms

Q: Where is Axel based?

Axel is based in Schenkon, Switzerland and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Axel speak?

Axel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Axel have?

Axel has at least 38 years of experience. During this time, Axel has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 15 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months . Note that Axel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Axel's latest experience?

Axel's most recent position is Project Manager and Owner's Representative in Technical Trades at Carl Zeiss AG .

Q: What companies has Axel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Axel has worked for Carl Zeiss AG , FERRING GmbH , Fraport AG , Boehringer Ingelheim , and IGB Group Int. S.L. .

Q: Which industries is Axel most experienced in?

Axel is most experienced in industries like Construction , Education , and Manufacturing . Axel also has some experience in Healthcare , Pharmaceutical , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Axel most experienced in?

Axel is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Research and Development (R&D) . Axel also has some experience in Sales and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Axel worked in recently?

Axel has recently worked in industries like Construction , Education , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Axel worked in recently?

Axel has recently worked in business areas like Project Management and Operations .

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Schenkon, Switzerland

Experience

Oct 2022 - Present

3 years 5 months

Project Manager and Owner's Representative in Technical Trades

Carl Zeiss AG

New factory buildings, ISO5 cleanroom
Oberkochen
Construction cost EUR 1.2 billion

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Construction Management, Consulting

FERRING GmbH

Pharma new build, Föhr project, Kiel
Construction cost EUR 40 million
For Drees & Sommer SE and VTU Engineering Deutschland GmbH

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Project Management, Consulting

Fraport AG

Terminal 3, Frankfurt am Main
Construction cost EUR 1.4 billion
Consulting on schedule planning THG, Drees & Sommer SE
On behalf of FAS

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Head of Construction Management, Overall Site Management

Boehringer Ingelheim

Pharma new build, BDC, G131, Biberach/Riss
Responsible volume EUR 350 million
Cross-trade overall coordination, GP: BakerHicks GmbH

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

3 years

Project Manager, Technical Building Equipment

Pfizer Germany

Pharma new build HighCon Pfizer, Freiburg
Responsible volume EUR 30 million
TBE, MSR/GA, ELT, TBE design office ipk GmbH

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

Technical building services site manager

SAP Germany

New office tower, Eschborn, Frankfurt
Responsible volume 8 million EUR
Trades: HVAC/Mechanical, BMS/GA, Electrical, general contractor W. Markgraf GmbH & Co.KG

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

2 years

Technical building services project manager, senior site manager

Airbus Group

New data center, Ottobrunn, Munich
Responsible volume 8 million EUR
Trades: HVAC/Mechanical, BMS/GA, Electrical, general contractor Engie Deutschland

Jan 2008 - Present

18 years 2 months

Spain

Project manager, managing director

IGB Group Int. S.L.

Construction and project management
Expert services

Jan 2008 - Present

18 years 2 months

Schenkon, Switzerland

Project manager, managing director

IGB Group Switzerland GmbH

Construction and project management
Expert services

Jan 2008 - Present

18 years 2 months

Lecturer at the IGB Academy

PersCert TÜV, TÜV Rheinland Academy

Jan 2002 - Dec 2008

7 years

Project Manager, Health Economist

Palma Clinic and mySkin Clinic

Medical consulting

Jan 1997 - Dec 2002

6 years

Project Manager, Managing Director

Franken Massivhaus GmbH

Planning, sales and realization of 200 construction projects

Jan 1991 - Dec 1997

7 years

Berlin, Germany

Lecturer, Electrical Engineering/Electronics

Siemens AG

Jan 1988 - Dec 1989

2 years

Biomedical Engineer

University Hospital Rostock

Cardiac surgery department

Jan 1982 - Dec 1982

1 year

Service Technician

Schiffselektronik Rostock

Ship electronics department

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Construction (24 years), Education (18 years), Manufacturing (11 years), Healthcare (9 years), Pharmaceutical (5 years), and Aerospace and Defense (2 years).

Construction

Education

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Pharmaceutical

Aerospace and Defense

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (29 years), Operations (11 years), Research and Development (7 years), Sales (6 years), and Customer Service (1 year).

Project Management

Operations

Research and Development

Sales

Customer Service

Skills

Core Competencies

High Technical Expertise: In-depth Knowledge Across All Service Areas
Strong Interpersonal Skills: Effective Communication And Collaboration With All Project Stakeholders
Solid Methodological Skills: Applying Modern And Proven Project Management Methods
Extensive Project Experience: Many Years Of Practical Expertise For Successful Project Delivery

Methods And Tools

Bim (Building Information Modeling) / Bim Management
Lean Design Management (Ldm)
Lean Construction Management (Lcm)
Integrated Project Delivery (Ipd)
Collaboration Platforms
Common Data Environment (Cde)
Digital Twin For Buildings And Systems
Single Source Solutions
Risk Management
Interface Management
Document Management System (Dms)

Project Management Tasks

Coordinating And Monitoring Planning Processes
Controlling Execution Phases
Interface Management
Quality Assurance
Quantity Surveying
Ehs Management
Ensuring Gmp Compliance
Scheduling
Cost Control
Commissioning Management

Industry Expertise

Pharma
Healthcare
Life Sciences
Data Centers
Greenfield Projects
Brownfield Projects

Trade And Interface Coordination

Civil And Structural Engineering
Interior Fit-out (Floor, Ceiling, Walls)
Cleanroom Technology According To Iso And Gmp
Laboratory Installation
Technical Building Equipment (Tbe)
Building Automation
Electrical Engineering (Tge)
Process Plants And Pure Media
Process Automation
Storage And Conveyor Technology
Environmental, Health And Safety
Site Logistics
Infrastructure Connection

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2004 - Jun 2005

Cologne Wiso Repetitorium Dr. Braunschweig

Dipl. oec. med., Health Economist, specialization in Health Economics · Health Economics · Cologne, Germany

Oct 1990 - Jun 1997

Free University of Berlin and Technical University of Berlin

Certified Teacher, Vocational Diploma Pedagogy / Electrical Engineering · Vocational Diploma Pedagogy / Electrical Engineering · Berlin, Germany

Oct 1985 - Jun 1988

Berlin Engineering College

Dipl.-Ing. in Telecommunications Engineering · Telecommunications Engineering · Berlin, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

BIM Competence and BIM (Building Information Modeling)

PersCert TÜV, TÜV Rheinland Academy

Expert in Building, Electrical and Industrial Thermography

PersCert TÜV, TÜV Rheinland Academy

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Axel based?

Axel is based in Schenkon, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Axel speak?

Axel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Axel have?

Axel has at least 38 years of experience. During this time, Axel has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Axel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Axel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Axel would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager and Owner's Representative in Technical Trades, Construction Management, Consulting, Project Management, Consulting.

What is Axel's latest experience?

Axel's most recent position is Project Manager and Owner's Representative in Technical Trades at Carl Zeiss AG.

What companies has Axel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Axel has worked for Carl Zeiss AG, FERRING GmbH, Fraport AG, Boehringer Ingelheim, and IGB Group Int. S.L..

Which industries is Axel most experienced in?

Axel is most experienced in industries like Construction, Education, and Manufacturing. Axel also has some experience in Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Axel most experienced in?

Axel is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Research and Development (R&D). Axel also has some experience in Sales and Customer Service.

Which industries has Axel worked in recently?

Axel has recently worked in industries like Construction, Education, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Axel worked in recently?

Axel has recently worked in business areas like Project Management and Operations.

What is Axel's education?

Axel holds a Doctorate in Health Economics from Cologne Wiso Repetitorium Dr. Braunschweig and a Bachelor in Telecommunications Engineering from Berlin Engineering College.

Does Axel have any certificates?

Axel has 2 certificates. These include: BIM Competence and BIM (Building Information Modeling), Expert in Building and Electrical and Industrial Thermography.

What is the availability of Axel?

Axel will be available full-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Axel?

Axel's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.