Kelsey S. Gedge
Commerce City,CO
Summary
Dynamic engineering professional with a proven track record in driving project success and fostering team collaboration. Expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams to execute the strategic vision of Metro Water Recovery while engaging diverse stakeholders to build strong partnerships within the wastewater community. Demonstrated ability to deliver complex engineering solutions that uphold high standards of quality and efficiency, while championing innovative strategies that enhance operational efficiency and sustainability in water resource management. Adaptable to evolving project requirements with a steadfast focus on achieving results and maintaining team cohesion and productivity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Transmission System Engineering Manager
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, Denver, CO
12.2020 - Current
- Manage the Transmission Division implementing and delivering Metro’s Capital Expenditure Schedule (CES) projects in alignment with Metro’s strategic goals.
- Leads, encourages, and supports efforts by Engineering Transmission staff to critically evaluate, question and challenge the need and timing of potential changes throughout the study, design, and construction of projects.
- Participate in the Enterprise Planning Workgroup. Provide subject matter expertise when evaluating the need and priority for capital improvement projects based on key program drivers including regulatory compliance, asset replacement, capacity constraints, and safety.
- Serve as the Program Lead on Metro’s Transmission Program. Coordinate and facilitate Program meetings with Program team to evaluate and prioritize future Transmissions related projects, discuss service area capacity and future planning efforts, condition assessment and external agency impacts.
- Oversee Metro’s Pipeline Condition Assessment and Structure Inspections and Condition Assessment in accordance with Project Management Reference Manual guidance document.
- Coordinate and administer the Interceptor System Connection Program while working with Metro’s Member’s and Special connectors ensuring adherence to Metro Water Recovery Rules and Regulations Governing the Operation, Use, and Services of the System.
- Participate in the employee selection process as necessary, developing interview questions, participating in interviews, and providing objective opinions about the candidates interviewed.
- Support other Metro departments related to Annual Charges, New Member or Special Connector requests, review of Service Area map updates and Discharge Requests.
Principal Engineer
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, Denver, CO
01.2017 - 11.2020
- Supervised assigned staff (as Senior and Principal Engineer) including planning, scheduling, directing, and evaluating their work assignments.
- Coordinated study, design, and construction management of wastewater treatment plant and transmissions system projects.
- Developed scopes of work for engineering consultant services contracts. Managed the study, design, bidding, and construction of projects completed by consultants under engineering professional services contracts.
- Prepared District facility record drawings, prepared annual evaluation of District assets for the purpose of estimating insurance replacement value and provided support of other District departments on engineering related matters.
- Prepared written progress reports and managed budget allocations to ensure projects are delivered within scope, on time and on budget.
- Project Specific Experience Available Upon Request
Senior Engineer
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, Denver, CO
10.2012 - 12.2016
- Supervised assigned staff (as Senior and Principal Engineer) including planning, scheduling, directing, and evaluating their work assignments.
- Coordinated study, design, and construction management of wastewater treatment plant and transmissions system projects.
- Developed scopes of work for engineering consultant services contracts. Managed the study, design, bidding, and construction of projects completed by consultants under engineering professional services contracts.
- Prepared District facility record drawings, prepared annual evaluation of District assets for the purpose of estimating insurance replacement value and provided support of other District departments on engineering related matters.
- Prepared written progress reports and managed budget allocations to ensure projects are delivered within scope, on time and on budget.
- Project Specific Experience Available Upon Request
Engineer I, II, III
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, Denver, CO
04.2005 - 09.2012
- Supervised assigned staff (as Senior and Principal Engineer) including planning, scheduling, directing, and evaluating their work assignments.
- Coordinated study, design, and construction management of wastewater treatment plant and transmissions system projects.
- Developed scopes of work for engineering consultant services contracts. Managed the study, design, bidding, and construction of projects completed by consultants under engineering professional services contracts.
- Prepared District facility record drawings, prepared annual evaluation of District assets for the purpose of estimating insurance replacement value and provided support of other District departments on engineering related matters.
- Prepared written progress reports and managed budget allocations to ensure projects are delivered within scope, on time and on budget.
- Project Specific Experience Available Upon Request
Project Manager / Estimator
American Fabricators, Inc., Brighton, CO
07.2002 - 04.2005
- Responsible for material take-off, construction estimates, and bid proposal preparation
- Prepared and submitted detailed fabrication/shop drawings using AutoCAD
- Prepared design drawings and engineering calculations for structural and miscellaneous metals projects.
- Responsible for work scheduling, bid selection, and material procurement
- Directed and supervised the work of shop personnel on various metal fabrication projects
- Managed project finances, budget allocations, and prepared billing statements
Education
M.S. - Environmental and Sustainability Engineering
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO05.2012
B.S. - Civil Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO12.2003
Skills
- Program oversight and execution
- Strategic planning
- Engineering design
- Coaching and mentoring
- Training and mentoring
- Stakeholder communication
- Change management
- Problem solving
Certification
- Registered Professional Engineer, received June 2009
- State of Colorado License No. 43244
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Senior Transmission System Engineering Manager
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, Denver, CO
12.2020 - Current
Principal Engineer
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, Denver, CO
01.2017 - 11.2020
Senior Engineer
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, Denver, CO
10.2012 - 12.2016
Engineer I, II, III
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, Denver, CO
04.2005 - 09.2012
Project Manager / Estimator
American Fabricators, Inc., Brighton, CO
07.2002 - 04.2005
B.S. - Civil Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
M.S. - Environmental and Sustainability Engineering
University of Colorado Denver
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