Description

Join experienced AEC leaders for a practical conversation about what adaptive leadership looks like when managing complex projects and teams. Owner, engineer to construction perspectives. 

From building schedules that hold up under pressure and coordinating logistics to anticipating roadblocks, pivoting when challenges arise, and using the right project management tools, this panel will explore what it takes to keep projects moving forward.

Whether you work in construction, energy, manufacturing, or another industry, you’ll leave with practical strategies you can put to work immediately.

Less theory. More real-world insight for building adaptable, resilient teams and delivering successful projects.

5 Key Takeaways

1. Smart Scheduling
Build in buffers, protect the critical path, monitor float, and stay flexible when plans shift.

2. Coordinated Logistics
Strong coordination keeps small gaps from becoming costly delays.

3. Rapid Problem-Solving
Catch roadblocks early and pivot quickly—the speed of response matters.

4. People + PM Tools
Great tools support great project management, but team culture drives results.

5. Adaptive Leadership
Broad experience and flexible leadership build teams ready for any project or curveball.

Meet the Panel

This distinguished group of leaders brings experience from construction, engineering, utilities and project delivery. Together, they will share practical insights on leading adaptable teams and successfully navigating complex projects.

Trey Wiegmann — Panelist
Vice President of Construction Services
Poettker Industrial Services

Trey oversees construction operations and strategic growth across the industrial, utility, renewable energy and infrastructure markets. He is passionate about leadership development, workforce training, safety and building high-performing teams.

Frank Niemerg — Panelist
Director of Project Management
Ameren

Frank brings an owner’s perspective and extensive construction leadership experience to the conversation, offering valuable insight into managing complex projects, coordinating teams and responding to changing project demands.

Lusnail Haberberger — Panelist
Founder and President
LUZCO Technologies

Lusnail founded LUZCO with a vision of combining professional excellence with personal fulfillment. Her leadership philosophy centers on developing and empowering people to build stronger teams, companies and communities.

Nick Kampwerth — Panelist
Engineer
Plocher Construction

Nick brings an engineering and construction perspective to the panel, contributing practical insight into project execution, problem-solving and adapting when conditions change.

Rick Difani — Moderator
Vice President of Professional Services
LUZCO

Rick is an experienced utility-industry leader with a background in engineering, construction management and program delivery. He leads teams across engineering and project delivery while creating systems and developing leaders who help organizations grow.