Kelly Mc Kay
About Kelly Mc Kay
Kelly McKay is a Senior Project Manager, Planning Lead, and Risk Management Lead at Arup, with extensive experience in project controls and management across various sectors including rail, highway, water, and nuclear projects.
Title and Role at Arup
Kelly Mc Kay currently holds the position of Senior Project Manager/Planning Lead/Risk Management Lead at Arup. Mc Kay has been with the company since 2016 and has played a pivotal role in the firm's operations in Bristol, United Kingdom. Her responsibilities include overseeing project planning, managing risk, and leading project teams.
Past Roles at Arup
Prior to her current role, Kelly Mc Kay served as a Senior Project Manager at Arup from 2014 to 2016. During this tenure, she worked across multiple locations including New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; the United Kingdom; and Canada. Her focus was on steering complex projects and ensuring they adhered to time and budget constraints.
Experience at Minnesota Department of Transportation
Kelly Mc Kay has a substantial background with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Her roles included Project Controls Specialist-Primavera P6 System Administrator (2013-2014), Transportation Program Specialist 2 (2012-2013), and State Program Administrator Senior (2009-2012). Each position allowed her to develop and implement project control systems, manage transportation programs, and administer state-level projects.
Educational Background
Kelly Mc Kay has an educational foundation in project management and construction management. She earned a Certificate in Project Management from The George Washington University in 2011. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management and Finance from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, which she obtained in 2008.
Project Management for High-Profile Projects
In her role at Arup, Kelly Mc Kay managed project controls for high-profile infrastructure projects such as HS2 Euston Station and Cardiff Central Station. Her expertise extends to multi-disciplinary design stages in sectors including rail, highway, water, and nuclear projects. She is also responsible for team management within the West region, coordinating a wide array of projects.