Michael Kaleda, PE, LEED AP

Michael Kaleda, PE, LEED AP has a diverse and extensive work experience in the construction industry. Michael is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at DACK Consulting Solutions, Inc, where they collaborate with the CEO to achieve strategic growth objectives in the NYC metropolitan market. Michael builds and maintains trusting relationships with key customers, business partners, and project stakeholders. Michael also fosters a professional development and learning environment for the staff and mentors them to achieve their professional objectives.

Prior to their current role, Michael was the Executive Director and Instructor at GBRI, a leading provider of sustainability and green building training courses. Michael has also served as the Principal at M Kaleda Consulting Services, Corp., providing operational readiness support for major projects such as the opening of the Long Island Rail Road's Grand Central Madison terminal and the NYS Empire State Development's Moynihan Train Hall.

Michael's previous experience includes being the Senior Vice President and Program Executive at MTA Capital Construction. Michael also held the position of Executive Director, Construction at the Long Island Rail Road and worked as the Executive Vice President at The McKissack Group.

Before that, Michael served as the Chief Engineer at the State of NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority and as the Chief Project Officer at the NYC School Construction Authority.

Overall, Michael Kaleda's work experience showcases their expertise in construction consulting, sustainability, operational readiness, program/project oversight, and management roles within the transportation and infrastructure sectors.

Michael Kaleda, PE, LEED AP has a strong educational background in civil engineering and management. Michael obtained their B.C.E. in Civil Engineering from Manhattan College, graduating in 1980. Michael then pursued an M.B.A. in Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, earning their degree between 1981 and 1983. Continuing their education, Michael completed an M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 1985.

In terms of certifications, Michael achieved the LEED AP O+M certification from the Green Building Certification Institute in September 2012. Michael also holds the Professional Engineer (PE) certification, which was obtained from The University of the State of New York - Education Department - Office of the Professions, though the exact month and year of obtaining this certification are not specified.