Wes Kaisershot, PE
Leander,TX
Summary
To lead Business Development and Operations in the Civil Engineering/Transportation space with over 26 years of purposeful experience in business intelligence and operations management. Ethical professional with demonstrated success in developing and implementing optimized solutions such as artificial intelligence in the Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), Utility Coordination (UC), and utility engineering process. Versatile leader recognized for driving results in a collaborative and inclusive manner.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP, Director of Engineering
SurvWest, LLC
01.2023 - 06.2024
- VP, Director of Engineering growing and leading SurvWest into a strong, innovative, and disruptive company with national expanse in Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) and UC
- Implemented AI technologies into SUE records collection processes and am a national spokesperson for this innovative technology in the industry
- Built and led teams in both Texas and Colorado to grow and serve clients in DOT, rail, transit, aviation, municipal, renewable energy, and private markets
- Served as the national SME as I performed high level business development through educating clients and industries on utility mapping and ASCE 38-22 standards
- Repeatedly called upon to speak at national and regional conferences, as well as develop social media videos describing my expertise in utility management and leadership.
National Market Leader, SUE
WGI, Inc.
11.2020 - 01.2023
- Lead the market expansion for WGI in Texas, Colorado, Illinois, and Florida with strategic client relationships WGI has with public clients, private clients, utility industry, Class I railroads, DOTs, and municipalities
- Sought and found new clients for WGI in the federal, DOT, utility, and private sectors
- Developed and won proposals in the RFP process across various markets
- Maintained and implemented up-to-date knowledge of industry trends to apply best practices in GNSS technologies as related to utility investigations and survey
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance and productivity
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress, identify challenges, and develop solutions
- Directed the recruitment process for new employees, including interviewing and selecting candidates
- Coached and mentored individuals on professional development goals
- Fostered a positive work environment by recognizing individual achievements.
Senior Project Manager
AtkinsRéalis
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Leader role as a Doer and Seller in UC, Subsurface Utility Engineering, and Utility Management solutions for complex highway projects
- Sr
- Project Manager performing 2D and 3D SUE, Utility Engineering (Utility Conflict Matrices), and UC in the San Antonio, Fort Worth, Abilene, and Corpus Christi TxDOT districts
- Development of 3D SUE utility investigation deliverables and utility concept plans expediting coordination schedules for TxDOT clearance deadlines
- Proposal Writing and winning over $7 million of utility contracts, executing the work via Atkins' contract wins
- Recruitment and Management of multiple engineering staff members, and mentoring for career growth
- Management of Survey/Geomatics services, Utility Coordinators, Utility Inspectors/Field Inspections.
Civil Engineer/Environmental Officer
Economic Development Administration
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Project management of infrastructure (roads/utilities) grants for economically distressed communities
- Authored and approved Environmental Assessments for NEPA clearance during approval obligations of funds.
Transportation (Area) Engineer
Federal Highway Administration
11.2008 - 07.2015
- PM of toll roads and freeway projects in multiple TxDOT districts
- Review of roadway design, Interstate Access Justifications (IAJRs), Value Engineering, ROW, SUE, and UC
- Investigative Mission to Hawaii to report on Hawaii DOT (HDOT’s) use of federal funds
- Diplomatic visit to the State of Kuwait to discuss utilities and pipelines in a round table discussion with Kuwait leaders.
Professional Engineer (District Utility engineer)
TxDOT (Austin District)
05.2006 - 10.2008
- Management of multiple UC consultant contractors and TxDOT staff
- Lead for ROW District overseeing adjustments/coordination of utilities
- Coordination of design and construction issues with the district's multiple area offices.
Professional Engineer
HDR Engineering
09.2002 - 05.2006
- GEC program management for ROW and Utilities work on State Highway 130 (SH 130) and State Highway 45 Southeast including SUE and UC work by Lone Star Infrastructure (LSI).
Education
BSE - Civil Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO05.1998
Skills
- Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
- Transportation Programs
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Consultant Management
- Utility Engineer
- Utility Policies/Procedures
- GEC/Program Manager
- Highway/Toll Road Projects
- SUE and UC Training and Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- TxDOT Precertification
- Professional Engineer Licensure
- Contract Negotiation
- Media Relations
- Process Improvement
- Business Development
- Forecasting
- Market Research
- Proposal Writing
- Staff Development
- Customer Service
- Event Networking
- Client Relationship Building
- Staff Recruiting and Retainment
- Corporate Branding
- Sales Leadership
- Diplomatic Relations
Certification
- Texas Licensed Professional Engineer - 06/01/04
- Colorado Licensed Professional Engineer - 07/01/20
- Georgia Licensed Professional Engineer - 02/01/21
- New Jersey Licensed Professional Engineer - 05/01/21
- Florida Licensed Professional Engineer - 05/01/22
- Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer - 12/01/22
Activities
- Active Member of my church council board
- Golfing, mountain biking, hiking, and power walking
- Multiple speaking invitations at Infraday Events, and corporate events to promote AI initiatives
Training
- 26+ years managing Transportation Programs, SUE, and UC
- TxDOT District-wide Consultant Management (Austin District)
- FHWA (Texas Division) Utility Engineer overseeing TxDOT and HDOT Utility Policies/Procedures
- Consultant GEC/Program Manager over major highway/toll road projects
- Domestic and International SUE and UC Teaching and Public Speaking
- TxDOT Precertification: 3.2.1, 4.2.1, 8.1.1, 18.2.1, 18.3.1, 18.4.1, 18.5.1, 18.6.1
- Professional Engineer Licensure in: TX, CO, FL, IL, NJ, GA
Timeline
VP, Director of Engineering
SurvWest, LLC
01.2023 - 06.2024
National Market Leader, SUE
WGI, Inc.
11.2020 - 01.2023
Senior Project Manager
AtkinsRéalis
11.2018 - 10.2020
Civil Engineer/Environmental Officer
Economic Development Administration
07.2015 - 10.2018
Transportation (Area) Engineer
Federal Highway Administration
11.2008 - 07.2015
Professional Engineer (District Utility engineer)
TxDOT (Austin District)
05.2006 - 10.2008
Professional Engineer
HDR Engineering
09.2002 - 05.2006
BSE - Civil Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
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