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Sustainability and resilience work in the public sector is as challenging as it is essential—especially when managing projects for federal and military clients. This session offers a practical, project management–focused perspective on leading sustainability-driven initiatives that aim to reduce long-term environmental, social, and economic impacts. Drawing from nearly three decades of consulting experience, Alex Lackner will share insights into navigating complex stakeholder environments, aligning project goals with federal sustainability mandates, and overcoming institutional inertia.

Topics will include climate and resilience planning, organizational sustainability strategy, and master planning for government facilities. He’ll also highlight tools and approaches used to manage cross-sector partnerships and build consensus—offering lessons learned and strategies for project managers leading similar efforts in the public sphere.

Alex Lackner, PMP, AICP, is a public sector management consultant with nearly 30 years of experience, including two decades dedicated to supporting the U.S. federal government and military. He specializes in facilities, infrastructure, and land management, with a strong focus on sustainability and climate resilience strategies.

Alex has led technical consulting and program management efforts across the U.S., including Hawaii, as well as internationally in Japan, Korea, and Africa. He currently serves as the Climate and Resilience Program Manager at Versar Global Solutions.

His expertise spans planning and master planning, sustainability and resilience analysis, infrastructure project development and design, and both project and program management. Alex holds a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College and is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners and as a Project Management Professional (PMP).