Kiya Kelley
Design and Construction Professional
Arvada,Colorado
Summary
Aspiring Assistant Superintendent with over ten years of experience in construction and architecture, specializing in multifamily design and construction for mid- to high-density projects, including developments up to 400 units and construction costs up to $185 million. Known for thriving in dynamic, fast-paced environments and bringing strong communication, organizational, and prioritization skills to ensure smooth project execution. Possesses a solid understanding of building codes and architectural detailing, which complements a field construction background. Detail-oriented and adept at coordinating across multiple disciplines, with a proven ability to solve complex problems on-site. A collaborative team player committed to achieving project goals through effective problem-solving and strong teamwork.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Engineer
Colorado Structures Inc.
Denver, Colorado
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed submittals and submittal reviews in Procore to ensure material procurement and delivery aligned with project schedules and milestones.
- Oversaw and distributed all RFIs via Procore, creating supporting exhibits and sketches in Bluebeam to ensure accurate resolution of issues.
- Collaborated with concrete and framing subcontractors to address design discrepancies and promptly implemented field solutions to keep the project on track.
- Reviewed and verified time/material tickets and change orders submitted by the framing subcontractor, ensuring work was executed per contract documents/RFIs. Tracked quality control and deficiency items in Procore.
- Reviewed truss shop drawings to confirm project specifications were met. Led extensive coordination with the truss manufacturer to ensure structural and architectural design intent was maintained. Created and updated the truss delivery schedule. Managed design conflicts during truss installation by working closely with the framers, truss manufacturer, structural engineer and architect to solve problems efficiently, cost-effectively and in keeping with the project schedule.
- Assisted in developing project schedules and three-week lookaheads, aligning priorities to ensure timely project delivery.
- Ran the biweekly Owner-Architect-Contractor meetings, transcribed and distributed meeting minutes and action items to keep stakeholders informed.
- Verified embed layouts prior to post-tension slab placement, and ensured that the concrete subcontractor installed embeds correctly. After embeds were installed and the slab was poured, managed the installation of the building holdown systems with the framing subcontractor and welders.
- Captured minutes at pre-construction and weekly foreman meetings, ensuring clear communication of key decisions and tasks and distributed meeting minutes.
- Conducted thorough reviews of Simpson hardware takeoffs, layouts, and ATS system details, ensuring accurate hardware deliveries and that installation conformed to structural drawings. Through coordination with the Structural Engineer, facilitated the rework of two structural details, eliminating thousands of fire rated hangers and 240 unnecessary saddles and post caps, saving the company approximately $80,000.
- Scheduled and coordinated inspections, accompanying the structural engineer during pre-pour observations, tracking deficiencies in Procore, and ensuring remediation before concrete placement.
- Documented, tracked and closed out quality control items for concrete placement and framing, through Procore per CSIs QA/ QC Program standards.
- Conducted weekly safety inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintained a zero-incident record.
- Project: MAA Central Park
Construction Administration Project Manager
KEPHART Architecture & Planning
Denver, Colorado
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Evaluated and documented construction conformance with contract documents and code requirements through periodic onsite observations. (Mid-High density multi-family projects up to 400 units, including type IIA, IIIA, IIIB, VA construction.)
- Performed contract administration for up to 5 projects at a time.
- Prepared field reports and followed up with general contractors on design issues that required timely remediation.
- Reviewed, evaluated and responded to RFIs, in Procore and by email.
- Reviewed submittals and shop drawings and added markups in Bluebeam.
- Researched building and accessibility codes as they related to design conflicts during construction.
- Created sketches, details and exhibits in Bluebeam to accompany RFI responses.
- Worked closely with in-house design studio, general contractor and consultants to solve problems in a timely manner, while ensuring client goals were met.
- Acted as a resource to design studio for construction detailing and mentoring junior staff.
- Monitored and coordinated construction document changes and ASIs on multiple projects concurrently.
- December 2017-September 2024
Architectural Designer
KEPHART
12.2017 - 11.2022
- Built project models in Revit and created architectural drawings for all stages of design and ensured compliance with city bylaws and building codes.
- Led design team coordination meetings with project consultants, tracked coordination items to ensure well coordinated drawing sets.
- Research building and accessibility codes.
Architectural Draftsperson
Studio 646 Architecture
Golden, Colorado
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Built project models in Revit and created architectural drawings for all stages of construction.
Architectural Draftsperson
Studio 3Fold
Boulder, Colorado
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Built project models in Revit and created architectural drawings for custom single family homes
- Worked closely with clients to ensure their homes were being designed to meet their project goals
- Created sketches, sections and details
Architectural Draftsperson
Seymour Pacific Developments
Campbell River, BC
06.2013 - 04.2016
- Built project models in Revit and created architectural drawings for all stages of design for multi-family projects.
- Coordinated consultant drawings.
- Collaborated with the on-site construction team, design team and consultants to resolve design conflicts.
Education
Drafting Certificate -
North Island College
Campbell River, BC06.2013
B.A. - Art History, Geography
McGill University
Montreal, PQ05.2005
Skills
- Contract administration
- Construction documentation
- Building code compliance
- Quality control
- Team collaboration
- Scheduling coordination
- Software proficiency: Bluebeam, Revit, MS Office, Excel, Outbuild, Procore
- Safety compliance
- Design coordination
- Document management
- Contract compliance
- Submittal management
- Construction supervision
- Design review
- Strategic planning
- Blueprint reading
- RFI management
Certification
- 10-Hour OSHA Outreach Training, 2024-09-13
- Heathsaver First Aid CPR AED, 2024-09-18
- Stormwater Discharges and Permits in Construction, 2024-09-18
- Respirable Crystalline Silica Safety Awareness, 2024-09-05
- Sunstate Forklift Training Certification, 2024-10-11
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Engineer
Colorado Structures Inc.
09.2024 - 06.2025
Construction Administration Project Manager
KEPHART Architecture & Planning
11.2022 - 09.2024
Architectural Designer
KEPHART
12.2017 - 11.2022
Architectural Draftsperson
Studio 646 Architecture
05.2017 - 10.2017
Architectural Draftsperson
Studio 3Fold
07.2016 - 05.2017
Architectural Draftsperson
Seymour Pacific Developments
06.2013 - 04.2016
Drafting Certificate -
North Island College
B.A. - Art History, Geography
McGill University