Lisa Newman
About Lisa Newman
Lisa Newman is a Project Controls Supervisor at American Electric Power, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in project management and scheduling, having held various roles at companies such as KBR, Valerus, and Centex Homes.
Current Role at American Electric Power
Lisa Newman serves as a Project Controls Supervisor at American Electric Power, a position she has held since 2021. Her work is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she oversees project control functions, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. This role involves coordinating with various teams to optimize project performance and resource allocation.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to her current role, Lisa Newman worked in various project management positions. She was a Project Manager at Matrix PDM Engineering from 2019 to 2021, and at INNOVA Global from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she held a Project Manager role at Express Integrated Technologies, LLC from 2014 to 2016, and served as a Master Scheduler at the same company from 2013 to 2014.
Career Background in Planning and Scheduling
Lisa Newman has extensive experience in planning and scheduling. She worked as a Senior Specialist Planner/Scheduler at KBR from 2008 to 2011 and as a Senior Planner/Scheduler at Valerus for one year from 2012 to 2013. Her early career included a role as a Field Manager/Superintendent at Centex Homes from 2005 to 2007, where she gained valuable field experience.
Education and Academic Background
Lisa Newman studied at Purdue University from 2001 to 2005, where she completed her degree. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge and skills that she has applied throughout her career in project management and engineering.
Engineering Experience
In addition to her project management roles, Lisa Newman has engineering experience. She worked as an Engineer at Kiewit from 2007 to 2008, contributing to engineering projects and gaining technical expertise that complements her project controls and management skills.