Lisa M. Wilber
Niles,MI
Summary
Experienced servant leader with a strong passion for advocating for people and ideas. Strategic and goal-oriented professional dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction and exceeding expectations. Renowned for delivering on commitments and driving results through effective planning and execution. Proven track record of success, committed to making a positive impact. Extensive experience in facilities and project management with a focus on maintenance, safety, contracting, mentoring, and operational efficiency. Leverage strategic planning and problem-solving skills to drive improvements, implementing cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high-quality standards, and legal/regulatory compliance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Project Planning Partners
07.2019 - 10.2024
- Led cross-functional teams (design and construction) for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints for healthcare/life sciences labs and office space, commercial real estate, and residential projects (2,500 SF – 320,000 SF).
- Developed and managed budgets ($3M - $35M) while effectively controlling costs through diligent financial oversight.
- Directed strategic planning, project bidding, vendor evaluation and selection, contract negotiations, design, construction, and project close-out to accomplish project goals.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Enhanced client satisfaction and loyalty by delivering projects that consistently exceeded expectations in terms of quality, timeline, and budget.
Facilities Space Utilization Manager
Premera Blue Cross
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed space planning and project management teams including hiring, evaluating performance, coaching, and oversight of professional development.
- Managed budgets related to space planning initiatives, ensuring timely completion of projects without exceeding financial constraints.
- Authored space planning strategies and enterprise-wide building standards using the latest technology and planning tools to enhance employee productivity.
- Leveraged metrics to track and measure success for three state-wide campuses (approximately 600,000 SF).
- Oversaw move/add/change activities for campus renewal project (6 buildings, ~$40M).
- Achieved optimal space utilization by managing space planning activities and coordinating timely renovations or relocations of offices and departments.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively by negotiating favorable contract terms while maintaining focus on long-term partnerships that supported organizational success.
- Presented regular progress updates to senior leadership, highlighting successes as well as challenges encountered during project execution phases.
747/767 Work Statement Project Manager
The Boeing Company
02.2014 - 12.2017
- Developed and implemented streamlined critical business processes, reducing 30% of schedule flow.
- Assigned statement of work to project managers based on experience, workload, organizational priorities, and business requirements.
- Developed, maintained, and reported program spending thresholds, delegation of authority, and work statement performance metrics to guide decision making and budget adherence.
- Provided site facilities asset utilization analysis in support of region-wide yearly projections.
Information Technology Business Operations Manager
The Boeing Company
11.2005 - 01.2014
- Acted as IT 777 Freighter business partner including developing cross-functional teams to resolve customer access issues which contributed to successful airplane model launch.
- Functioned as IT 767 Tanker business partner by directing business plan reviews, reported results, and resolved issues for leadership utilizing cross-functional team of ~60 employees.
- Served as IT Contingency Planning team leader for union negotiation strike planning, which contributed to high non-advocate review scores and successful strike plan implementation and execution.
Human Resources Chief of Staff
The Boeing Company
08.2004 - 10.2005
- Managed deployment of human resources solutions in response to business needs.
- Facilitated development and integration of human resource plans and strategies.
- Tracked human resource commitments and documented compliance to plan.
Corporate Auditor
The Boeing Company
07.2002 - 08.2004
- Evaluated organization processes and procedures to ensure achievement of company goals, accuracy of financial reporting, and compliance with state/federal laws and regulations.
- Achieved organizational objectives by developing and supporting professional team environment with customers, while under extreme time pressures.
- Assigned and managed work statement to use critical team skills, satisfy developmental goals, and ensure prompt audit completion.
Facilities Project Manager
The Boeing Company
01.2002 - 06.2002
- Reduced expenses by 30% via successful execution of new project management approach.
- Launched approach to facilities management involving coordinating and tracking schedules, and managing project priorities to ensure rapid vacating of leased space within Puget Sound post 9/11.
Facilities Technical Support Manager
The Boeing Company
11.1997 - 12.2001
- Managed project priorities and schedules for multiple, concurrent design and construction projects involving team of ~40 designers, engineers, and construction management staff.
- Increased productivity by creating and directing cross-functional teams that streamlined and enhanced organization-wide processes and procedures.
- Ensured under budget, timely completion of projects by coordinating schedules and staffing of engineers, construction, and customers for utilities on 747/767 production lines.
- Planned, managed, and delivered quality management system training and evaluation for 450 engineering and construction employees.
- Acted as employee representative for office administrators and maintenance analysts during post 9/11 workforce reduction.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Managerial Leadership, Focus on Servant Leadership
City University
Bellevue, WABachelor of Science - Architectural Studies, Interiors Concentration
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MISkills
- Effective Decision Maker
- Scope and Risk Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Design and Construction
- Innovative Problem Solver
- Space Planning
- Asset Management
- Emergency Preparedness
- Cross-functional Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership and Supervision
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Project Planning Partners
07.2019 - 10.2024
Facilities Space Utilization Manager
Premera Blue Cross
05.2018 - 06.2019
747/767 Work Statement Project Manager
The Boeing Company
02.2014 - 12.2017
Information Technology Business Operations Manager
The Boeing Company
11.2005 - 01.2014
Human Resources Chief of Staff
The Boeing Company
08.2004 - 10.2005
Corporate Auditor
The Boeing Company
07.2002 - 08.2004
Facilities Project Manager
The Boeing Company
01.2002 - 06.2002
Facilities Technical Support Manager
The Boeing Company
11.1997 - 12.2001
Master of Business Administration - Managerial Leadership, Focus on Servant Leadership
City University
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Studies, Interiors Concentration
Andrews University
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