Infrastructure Project Management | Campana & Schott

Getrieben durch Energiewende, Verkehrswende und Digitalisierung entstehen derzeit Infrastrukturvorhaben von historischer Größenordnung. Neben dem Ausbau erneuerbarer Energien erfordern auch die Modernisierung von Verkehrswegen sowie der Ausbau digitaler Infrastruktur erhebliche Investitionen und neue Steuerungsfähigkeiten. Für viele Auftraggeber besteht die Herausforderung nicht mehr darin, Projekte zu planen, sondern sie unter hoher Komplexität erfolgreich umzusetzen.

Why Infrastructure Projects Come Under Pressure.

Infrastructure projects rarely fail due to a single problem.
Schedule delays and cost overruns often result from the interplay of many factors: numerous contractors, complex permitting processes, limited resources, an expanding project organization, and an increasing number of changes and claims.

As a project grows in size, so do the demands on collaboration, decision-making processes, and management. At the same time, clients must keep track of costs, deadlines, risks, contracts, and dependencies at all times. Effectively coordinating this multitude of influencing factors is one of the greatest challenges facing modern infrastructure projects.

We support our clients with experienced project management and project leadership to ensure the successful implementation of their projects. From project organization to costs and schedules, and on to risks, contracts, and claims, we lay the groundwork for well-informed decisions and the effective management of complex infrastructure projects.

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Have you ever been in this situation?

Rising Claims, Declining Transparency

“The number of amendments is increasing, and we can no longer review every case in the same detail.”

Technical Project Management

Uncertain Scheduling

“We're being given dates, but I don't know how reliable they really are.”

Program Director

Too little capacity for too much responsibility

“We need support from people who are familiar with infrastructure projects and can quickly take on responsibility.”

CEO / CTO Networks

[Translate to English:] Unser Ansatz: PM-Kompetenz trifft Infrastruktur-Know-how.

Infrastructure projects cannot be managed using project management methods alone. They require experience in dealing with complex project organizations, challenging contract structures, permitting processes, and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

That is why we combine project management expertise with infrastructure know-how. Our experts take on responsibility for project management and project leadership, bring experience from complex infrastructure projects to the table, and support clients in managing costs, schedules, risks, contracts, and claims.

When large volumes of contracts, amendments, schedules, or project documentation need to be processed, we make targeted use of digital tools and AI to provide support. This allows us to evaluate information more quickly, identify risks earlier, and streamline review processes.

Today, successful infrastructure projects require more than just technical implementation. The expansion of energy, transportation, and digital infrastructure is transforming organizations, processes, and collaboration alike. We also take these changes into account in our project management.

Project Management:

Integrated schedule and cost planning
Progress monitoring and milestone management
Stakeholder and regulatory agency communication
Quality assurance and acceptance management

Specialized Disciplines:

Claims management (proactive & reactive)
Risk management according to ISO 31000
Change Management (Change Orders)
Procurement and Contract Management

AI-Driven Efficiency:

AI-Driven Claim and Change Order Review (formal, merit/amount, timeline, risk)
Automated Risk Monitoring
Intelligent Reporting and Dashboard
Contract Review, Objection Management & Document Analysis

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Our Services

Infrastructure Project Management & Program Management

We handle project management and project leadership tasks on behalf of the client, or fill key roles in your large-scale projects with experienced infrastructure experts.

Program management, project management (AHO), project leadership, client representation, staffing

Claim Management

We establish a proactive claims management system and provide support for the structured processing of claims and amendments—with AI-assisted support throughout the entire review process: formal review, review of the merits and amount, review of deadlines and technical aspects, and risk assessment. Integrated with legal, standards-based, and cost-related sources.

Claim Management, Supplement Review, Contract Review, Objection Management, AI Review Agents

Schedule & Cost Management (CAPEX)

We develop and maintain robust schedules and cost plans, actively manage the critical path, and provide reliable CAPEX forecasts—ensuring that milestones are met on time and within budget.

Scheduling, Critical Path, Cost Control, CAPEX Forecast, MS Project, Primavera

Risk Management

We systematically identify, assess, and manage project risks using clear escalation procedures and AI-powered monitoring.

Risk register, risk management according to ISO 31000, early warning system, AI analysis

Document Management & AI

We are implementing structured document management and using AI-powered analysis to extract relevant information from large volumes of documents.

Document management, Azure OpenAI, automated analysis

Permit Management

We assist with permitting processes and coordinate communication with government agencies, associations, and other stakeholders.

Permit Management, Stakeholder Management, Public Engagement, Communication with Government Agencies

Why Campana & Schott?

PM expertise meets infrastructure know-how.

Infrastructure projects present different challenges than traditional projects. Our experts combine project management and oversight in accordance with AHO with experience in energy, grid, transportation, and infrastructure projects, as well as in-depth expertise in contracts, claims, and permitting procedures.

AI in Infrastructure Project Management.

We use digital tools and AI where they create measurable added value: when reviewing contracts and amendments, analyzing large volumes of documents, or preparing project information to support informed decisions. Native to Microsoft, with permission controls and data sovereignty, and integrated with legal and standards-based sources. This makes processes faster and more secure.

We take responsibility for the project.

We don’t just provide advice from the outside. Our experts take on responsibility in project steering, project management, and key roles within the project organization and support clients right where decisions are made and results are achieved.

Experience in the most challenging infrastructure projects.

For years, our experts have been supporting clients on major infrastructure projects and investment programs such as SuedLink. We apply the experience we’ve gained to new projects—from project organization and management to claims and change orders.

Our people make the difference.

Infrastructure project management requires experienced practitioners—not theorists. Our experts understand the challenges of large-scale construction projects from firsthand experience.

“For us, project management means more than just deadlines and reports. Successful infrastructure projects require people who understand the interplay between contracts, claims, technology, and processes.”

Jani Wildegger
Senior Consultant | Infrastructure Project Management
Campana & Schott

“Infrastructure projects require partners who don’t just advise, but also help steer the project. We rely on individuals of substance who combine professional excellence with practical operational experience—because trust is built through reliability on the ground.”

Ann-Kathrin Dichhardt
Manager | Senior Expert Infrastructure
Campana & Schott

“Contracts and processes provide the framework. Successful projects emerge when participants take responsibility, consistently implement agreements, and work together to develop solutions.”

Georg Tronnier
Consultant | Infrastructure Project Management
Campana & Schott

Make your infrastructure project more predictable, transparent, and successful.

Whether it’s grid expansion, energy infrastructure, large-scale public projects, or CAPEX-intensive construction projects: We support you with experienced project management, project leadership, claim management, and AI-powered project controls.

Together, we lay the foundation for sound decisions, reliable timelines, and effective management of costs, quality, and risks.

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