Lori Polukoshko, P.Eng., Leed Ap, Pmp
About Lori Polukoshko, P.Eng., Leed Ap, Pmp
Lori Polukoshko is a Sr. Program Manager at TELUS in Victoria, BC, with extensive experience in project management and engineering roles across various organizations.
Company
Lori Polukoshko currently works at TELUS as a Senior Program Manager in Victoria, British Columbia. She has a significant role in overseeing 2,700 facilities across Canada. Lori has also previously served as a Senior Project Manager at TELUS from 2014 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Lori Polukoshko holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Victoria, which she completed between 2019 and 2021. She also holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Victoria, completed in 2001. Her educational background also includes a Diploma in Automation/Robotics Engineering Technology and a General Business Administration and Management certificate from Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Additionally, Lori has certifications in Facilities Planning and Management from the Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) and a Certificate in General Management from Bermuda College.
Professional Title and Credentials
Lori Polukoshko is a Senior Program Manager at TELUS. She holds multiple professional credentials including PMP (Project Management Professional), LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), Six Sigma Green Belt, and she is also a practicing Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
Career Background
Lori Polukoshko has a diverse career background spanning multiple roles and organizations. Prior to her current role at TELUS, she served as a Senior Project Manager at the same company for five years. She also worked as an Electrical Engineer at the Government of Bermuda for three years. Her extensive experience in the engineering field includes a ten-year tenure as a Senior Electrical Engineer at AES Engineering Ltd, and various roles in HVAC control and automation systems at ESC Automation, British Columbia Buildings Corporation, and Dynamic Systems.
Achievements
During her tenure at TELUS, Lori Polukoshko directed a $95M capital budget with $1.5B in assets under administration. She led a team of over 20 Senior Project Managers and streamlined financial data for 700 projects. These efforts resulted in reduced manual inputs and risk mitigation. Lori developed innovative tools that improved accuracy and forecasting, recapturing $150K annually. Her strategies also enhanced corporate culture, achieving 100% employee engagement. She received recognition and funding for business innovation as part of TELUS' Leadership Now program and is consistently selected as a top-performer and emerging leader at the company.