Adam Rickey

About Adam Rickey

As a Mechanical Engineer by degree, I began my career designing mechanical systems for healthcare, commercial, and federal facilities. Over the past 20 years, my experience has expanded to managing and leading a diverse range of engineering services, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection. While I will always have a love for Engineering and Project Management, my true passion lies in developing those around me and fostering an environment where they can thrive.In my role as the Facilities Service Line Lead, I oversee all aspects of Mechanical, Electrical Pumping, Fire Protection, Building Structures Engineering, Building Construction Management, and Building Construction Inspection. This position allows me to do what I love most: fostering growth and excellence within our team of employee-owners, helping us reach our goals as a service line, and supporting individuals in achieving their personal goals. Our Facilities team is based in over 10 of KCI’s offices and has projects across the United States. Our services include, but are not limited to:Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringPlumbing EngineeringFire Protection EngineeringBuilding Construction ManagementConstruction InspectionBuilding Structural EngineeringOutside of my role as Facilities Service Line Leader, I currently serve as the Chair for the ACEC Coalition of American Mechanical and Electrical Engineers (CAMEE) Executive Committee, and am a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE).If you are interested in learning more about KCI or the Facilities Service Line at KCI, please connect with me here or email me at A••••••••@kci.com.

Experience

1. Vice President and Corporate Service Line Leader - Facilities

   KCI

   Jan 2026 — Present

   As the Corporate Service Line Leader (CSLL) for Facilities, I drive the strategic direction and financial performance of technical service lines(MEP/FP, Structural Engineering, and Facilities Construction Management and Inspection) across all regions. I am responsible for profit and loss accountability, budget management, and maintaining high standards of operational excellence through established practices and procedures. I work closely with regional leaders to foster a strong performance-driven culture, support business development efforts, and represent KCI at national and professional industry forums. In addition, I mentor and develop team members while ensuring alignment with broader company objectives and regional growth strategies.

Education

• University of Maryland Baltimore County

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

  1999 — 2004

Skills

• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed)
• Construction
• Leed
• Engineering
• Construction Management
• Green Building
• Revit
• Energy Efficiency
• Bim
• Hvac
• Building Automation
• Cad
• Leed Ap
• Microsoft Office
• Autocad
• Hvac Controls
• Computer-Aided Design (Cad)
• Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (Mep)
• Project Management
• Electrical Engineering
• Energy Audits
• Energy Management
• Electrical Design
• Mep
• Mechanical Engineering