Giselle Lapernet

About Giselle Lapernet

I help organizations protect and advance their most critical infrastructure investments. With 21+ years leading complex capital programs- including nearly a decade in program-level governance - I currently serve in an owner\'s representative capacity overseeing infrastructure within an active IBM research campus.My focus is on the intersection of strategy and execution: ensuring capital investments are financially controlled, operationally resilient, and aligned with long-term business goals. I\'ve delivered and overseen $100M -$300M+ initiatives, led cross-functional teams, and driven measurable outcomes including 15% improvement in delivery efficiency and 10% cost savings through disciplined procurement.I bring a dual lens - contractor-side execution experience paired with an ownership mindset - which makes me effective in high-stakes environments where continuity, governance, and reputation are non-negotiable.Open to senior program leadership opportunities in R&D, technology, or mission-critical capital environments.

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   Turner & Townsend

   Aug 2025 — Present

   Currently serving as Senior Project Manager supporting capital infrastructure delivery within an active IBM research and development campus in Yorktown Heights, NY. In this owner-side role, I provide full lifecycle leadership across planning, design, procurement, and operational implementation for complex infrastructure initiatives that directly enable mission-critical R&D programs.I oversee financial governance, cost forecasting, change management, and risk mitigation while ensuring operational continuity within a highly regulated, precision-driven environment. My responsibilities include coordinating multidisciplinary teams, leading executive-level reporting, and aligning program execution with corporate standards and long-term asset strategy.Operating at the intersection of technical delivery and strategic oversight, I partner closely with facilities leadership, research stakeholders, and program teams to implement phased initiatives that minimize disruption while safeguarding schedule, budget, and operational performance.Through cross-functional coordination and stakeholder engagement, I influence project teams and partners to reinforce accountability, elevate performance standards, and strengthen alignment across teams and stakeholders. I bring disciplined project controls, people leadership, and executive communication capabilities that support enterprise-level oversight and portfolio alignment, enabling successful delivery of complex, high-impact infrastructure programs.

Education

• Lehigh University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Civil Engineering

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Transportation Engineering
• Vendor Relationships
• Engineering Management
• Safety Standards
• Contract Management
• Materials Management
• Procurement
• Subcontractor/Crew Supervision
• Communication and Instructions
• Regulatory Compliance
• Project Estimation
• Subcontracting
• Primavera P6
• Contract Negotiation
• Concrete
• Construction
• Expense Management
• Civil Engineering
• Training and Development
• Cpm Scheduling
• Time Management
• Quality Assurance
• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Contractors
• Value Engineering
• Change Orders
• Resource Management
• Customer Service
• Planning Budgeting & Forecasting
• Process Improvement
• Follow-Up/Problem Solving