Mattia Palazzo

Senior Project Manager | Real Estate Development | Delivering Large-Scale Industrial, Logistics & Mixed-Use Projects | €250M+ Project Experience | Italy & Germany

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

Senior Project Manager with more than 15 years of experience in real estate development and construction across Italy and Germany. I specialize in managing complex real estate projects from early feasibility and design coordination through construction and delivery. My experience spans industrial, logistics, commercial and residential developments, working with investors, developers, architects and contractors to deliver high-value assets. Currently managing a large-scale industrial and logistics development with offices, with an investment value exceeding €250M. My core expertise includes: • Real estate development strategy • Project and construction management • Design coordination and value engineering • Stakeholder management • Budget and risk control I enjoy working at the intersection of development strategy, design and construction, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently while maximizing long-term asset value. Multilingual: Italian (native), English (professional), German (professional)

Experience

  • Senior Project Manager / Projektleiter CRE Berlin & EU at ASML
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Leading strategic capital projects across Germany within ASML’s Corporate Real Estate portfolio, including a €250M+ high-tech production facility and logistics hub in Berlin. Responsible for the delivery of highly complex technical environments including ISO-5 clean rooms, laboratories and office facilities supporting semiconductor manufacturing. Key responsibilities and achievements: • Leading multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, consultants and contractors across all project phases • Managing design development, construction delivery and stakeholder alignment within a high-technology environment • Acting as key interface between corporate stakeholders, technical departments and external project partners • Ensuring alignment between cost, schedule and quality targets across large-scale capital projects • Implementing project optimization strategies resulting in measurable cost efficiencies and schedule improvements

  • Independent Consultant – Real Estate Development & Construction Management, Italy/Germany at Palazzo Mattia - Freelance
    Sep 2019 - Mar 2023 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Provided advisory and project management services to private investors and corporate clients on real estate development, acquisitions and portfolio strategy across Italy and Germany. Supported the full development lifecycle from site identification and feasibility analysis through design coordination and project delivery. Key responsibilities and achievements: • Advising clients on real estate investments, acquisitions and asset development strategies • Conducting site analysis, feasibility studies and due diligence for residential, office and retail developments • Negotiating acquisition and leasing agreements with property owners, brokers and public authorities • Leading design coordination and construction management activities to optimize project timelines and asset value • Supporting investors in identifying development opportunities and improving portfolio performance

  • Portfolio Development & Strategy Manager - Team Lead at Metro srl; Idea srl
    Jun 2015 - Mar 2022 · 6 yrs 10 mos

    Managed a €32M real estate portfolio (residential, retail, industrial assets) across acquisition, development, and asset enhancement. Developed financial business plans and investment models to maximize asset performance. Negotiated acquisitions, leasing, and sales; drafted contracts and managed stakeholder relations. Coordinated real estate development projects from feasibility to delivery, ensuring profitability and quality. Supervised technical, commercial, and administrative teams.

  • Architect at Mudchute Park & Farm
    Apr 2015 - May 2015 · 2 mos

    Architect for renovation project of existing school.

  • Project Manager, Engineer at General Contractor Trentino Service srl e Impresa di Costruzioni P. Luigi & C.
    May 2009 - Dec 2014 · 5 yrs 8 mos

    Project Manager for residential and commercial construction and renovation projects. Oversaw budgeting, procurement, permitting, design, and site supervision. Delivered multiple housing and retail properties on time and within budget.