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Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Interests
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ProjectManager

Alyssa Kay

Gig Harbor,WA

Summary

Experienced Program and Project Manager with 20 years in the field, specializing in Energy and Building Science. Demonstrated effective leadership skills and a strong commitment to clean energy development and workforce education. Proven ability to cultivate a diverse network of energy professionals, including Federal, State, and local leaders, and other stakeholders.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

U.S. Department of Energy
06.2023 - Current
  • Led negotiations on $73M+ cooperative agreements and fixed-amount awards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Managed workflows for an interdisciplinary review team (engineering, finance, legal), developing procedures, schedules, and staff assignments.
  • Interpreted regulatory codes and provided clear, consistent guidance to external stakeholders.
  • Tracked and reported on progress, ensuring projects met compliance and quality standards.
  • Key Achievement: Finalized multiple cooperative agreements ahead of schedule in 2024, including the first completion among the program team.

Director of Program Development

Utah Office of Energy Development
05.2021 - 06.2023
  • Supervised a team of 9 professionals, overseeing program development, stakeholder engagement, and policy implementation.
  • Established internal procedures, resource allocation plans, and control systems, ensuring efficient program execution.
  • Spearheaded hiring, training, and performance evaluations, developing structured onboarding programs and mentoring staff through administrative transitions.

Program Manager

Salt Lake Community College Energy Institute
01.2016 - 05.2021
  • Managed Construction Trades Continuing Education program, ensuring compliance with state licensure renewal requirements.
  • Developed and implemented curriculum for building code compliance, covering ICC, IRC, IECC, and NFPA 70E.
  • Led and supervised a team of 24 professionals, including administrators, support staff, and adjunct instructors.
  • Engaged with contractors and electricians to ensure curriculum remained accurate, relevant, and aligned with industry standards.
  • Received multiple awards for program excellence, recognizing innovation in workforce training and industry collaboration.

Project Manager

FFKR Architects
12.2005 - 03.2009
  • Managed large-scale commercial and institutional projects, overseeing design, permitting, and construction compliance.
  • Coordinated with owners, consultants, and regulatory agencies to ensure adherence to local building codes.
  • Led due diligence and code analysis, ensuring project feasibility and regulatory alignment.
  • Key Projects: Karl Malone Toyota (Draper, UT), JATC South Campus (Riverton, UT), and Leed Gold Certified Mark Miller Toyota (Salt Lake City, UT)

Other Relevant Experience

Independent Consulting
03.2009 - 12.2015
  • Managed design and permitting for Sego Lily School, a net-zero private school in Murray, UT, featuring SIP construction, a ground-source heat pump, and on-site solar PV and wind energy.
  • Led design, permitting, and construction of high-performance residential projects, including ICF construction, shipping container construction, and solar thermal and solar PV systems.

Education

Master of Architecture -

University of Utah
05-2004

Bachelor of Science - Architectural Studies

University of Utah
05-2001

Energy Management

Salt Lake Community College

Certification

AEE Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

LEED Accredited Professional

Interests

  • Building codes and permitting
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Sustainable design
  • High-performance building methods
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Workflow management
  • Team leadership & supervision
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Training & public engagement
  • Budget & resource management
  • Policy & procedure development
  • Performance tracking & reporting

Accomplishments

  • Utah Association of Energy Users (UAE) Outstanding Leadership in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Award, 2023
  • Women's Leadership Institute Certificate, 2023
  • President, Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Utah Chapter, 2020
  • Utah Clean Energy Award, 2019


Timeline

Project Manager

U.S. Department of Energy
06.2023 - Current

Director of Program Development

Utah Office of Energy Development
05.2021 - 06.2023

Program Manager

Salt Lake Community College Energy Institute
01.2016 - 05.2021

Other Relevant Experience

Independent Consulting
03.2009 - 12.2015

Project Manager

FFKR Architects
12.2005 - 03.2009

Master of Architecture -

University of Utah

Bachelor of Science - Architectural Studies

University of Utah

Energy Management

Salt Lake Community College

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