EnTech is thrilled to announce that Reza Hedayati has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of CM Services. Reza has been instrumental in leading efforts to expand EnTech’s CM services to new markets.
NYC Wastewater Resiliency Program CM
EnTech is providing construction management and inspection services for this crucial program throughout the construction phase at six WRRFs: Hunts Point, in the Bronx; Newtown Creek, in Brooklyn; Bowery Bay and Tallman Island, in Queens; Port Richmond, in Staten Island; and Wards Island, in the East River. Together these six facilities serve 4.2 million New Yorkers.
Lingxuan Liu Earns PE License in New York
EnTech REI Team Celebrates Completion of Major Water Infrastructure Project
EnTech recently celebrated the ribbon cutting of QED991, a major water main and sewer upgrade project for the New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC), in northeastern Queens. EnTech, in joint venture, led REI services for this $78 million project, which installed more than 7 miles of trunk main, distribution water main, and combined sewer.
Jinfu Xiao Earns PE License in NJ
Spotlight: Mina Saleh, VDC Manager
EnTech would like to congratulate Mina Saleh on the successful completion of a year in her new role as VDC Manager. In her new role Mina is devoted largely to proposals and business development. She says that one of her key goals is to foster connections and consistency between proposal teams and the VDC teams who ultimately complete the projects. “This helps our department make sure we are working based on the same assumptions, so that we can complete projects efficiently,” she says. “Other goals of mine are to provide consistency in the proposals and services we provide to clients, and to expand our market.”
Riverside Drive Viaduct Rehabilitation
EnTech’s REI team is currently at work on a crucial roadway project in Upper Manhattan: the rehabilitation of the Riverside Drive Viaduct. This 78-span elevated structure carries six lanes of traffic between West 153rd and West 161st streets. A historically significant structure, whose first segment was built in 1908, it offers scenic views of the Hudson River and the New Jersey Palisades. The viaduct forms part of an exceptionally dense network of civil infrastructure—Amtrak’s Empire Line runs directly underneath one segment of the viaduct, and numerous masonry and high-rise buildings abut the viaduct’s eastern side.
Samsudeen Arakhan Promoted to Senior Vice President
In exciting news for EnTech’s environmental practice, Samsudeen (Sam) Arakhan has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Environmental Engineering Services. In this role, Sam will continue to manage the firm’s environmental team, which provides a wide range of services for various bridge, roadway, rail, water infrastructure, sanitation, recreational, and healthcare projects, among others. Sam will additionally spearhead the pursuit of new business opportunities and continue to lead the expansion of EnTech’s environmental service offerings. Congratulations on the promotion, Sam!
George Sholy Promoted to Senior Vice President
We are thrilled to announce that George Sholy has been promoted to Senior Vice President/New Jersey Office Head. George has been serving as EnTech’s Vice President of Design Services/New Jersey Office Manager. George’s new role will concentrate on managing the New Jersey office operations and leading BD for clients in New Jersey. George will continue to offer his support and expertise to NY BD and the design services team, including civil, environmental, geotechnical, and traffic engineering departments. Congratulations, George, from the entire EnTech family.
EnTech REI Team Hosts NYCDDC and NYCDEP Commissioners
EnTech recently hosted a visit by the commissioners of the New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC) and New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP), as well as other city officials, at the Vernon Boulevard location of NYCDDC project QED1050, which entails the installation of distribution water main. The commissioners were pleased with the progress that EnTech’s team had made in a short period of time, especially considering the extensive underground utility interferences in the area.
Upper Manhattan Celebrates Reopening of Anne Loftus Playground
Shamor Deleon Promoted to Senior IT Specialist
EnTech is excited to share that Shamor Deleon has been promoted to Senior IT specialist. Shamor is known and appreciated throughout the company, having been a critical member of the IT team since joining EnTech in 2017. In his new role, he will continue to offer IT support services, recommend solutions to unique IT problems, and help oversee the implementation and operations of new cloud-based platforms.
Oscar F. Bustos Joins EnTech as Vice President of Design
Admin Teams Tour Grand Concourse Field Site in the Bronx
Amir Asem, Resident Engineer, recently led a tour of the Grand Concourse Reconstruction field site for EnTech office staff. The visit afforded members of EnTech’s Talent Acquisition, Office Administration, Contract, and Human Resources departments a chance to learn more about EnTech’s involvement on this major NYCDDC project. For many, this was their first time being on an active project site, providing them with an introduction to various trades and an understanding of the amount of coordination and supervision needed to ensure the success of this $61M project.
Samantha Adelson Promoted to Legal & Risk Management Specialist
EnTech is excited to announce that Samantha Adelson has been promoted to Legal & Risk Management Specialist. In this role she is responsible for a wide range of legal and risk management strategies, including reviewing contracts and estimating risk exposure to protect and advance the company’s growth strategy risks. Samantha also researches and evaluates potential new markets and business expansion opportunities, and she leads complex negotiation strategies related to company standards.
Paul Shim Promoted to Manager of Contract Administration / ERP Manager
EnTech is proud to announce that Paul Shim has been promoted to ERP Manager/Manager of Contract Administration! In this role Paul will continue to review, revise, and negotiate contracts; establish joint ventures and other teaming arrangements; and work with company leadership to get EnTech approved for high-profile projects.
Mana Sazegara Promoted to Creative Lead
Rima Abisaad Earns NJ Professional Engineer Certification
Davood Mesbah Earns his PMP
Congratulations to EnTech resident engineer Davood Mesbah on becoming Project Management Professional (PMP) certified. The PMP certification, issued by the Project Management Institute, is a leading, industry-recognized certification demonstrating leadership experience and expertise in multiple project management approaches. Congrats Davood!