E140: Joe Ledger, Intel GM/VP of Project Controls discusses Tarrifs, AI, Data and much more 💥

Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sits down with Joe Ledger, Vice President of Project Controls at Intel, as part of our Advanced Tech Series on The Preconstruction Podcast.

This episode offers a look inside one of the most complex and high-stakes project controls roles in the industry.

What’s covered:

• Joe’s early years as an electrical engineer and his transition into design work across top engineering firms
• How further education in finance, management, and economics shaped his approach to large-scale programme delivery
• The scope of his current role at Intel, overseeing $17–$30 billion worth of active projects across multiple countries
• Managing a global team of 100+ professionals, most of them based in Arizona
• Day-to-day operations and how he structures his workload around multi-billion-dollar initiatives
• The impact of global tariffs on project strategy and delivery
• Hiring and keeping the right people engaged at scale
• Where AI fits into Intel’s estimating, scheduling, and risk functions
• A closer look at how preconstruction is integrated into Intel’s global planning

For follow-ups on any of the topics discussed, you can contact Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-joe-ledger-cpe-7715306/

Watch out for more engaging conversations, industry challenges, and behind-the-scenes stories each week on The Preconstruction Podcast.