James has been with EnTech since 2015. He is currently serving as a construction inspector and team leader on the REI team for the replacement of the upper roadway of the Queensboro Bridge, a major NYCDOT project. His previous projects include serving as a project controls engineer for the construction of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.
Congratulations to Osaze Amadasu for becoming a Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Omeed Entezarian Earns DBIA Certification
Soheil Razzaghi Earns DBIA Certification
Congratulations to resident engineer Soheil Razzaghi, PE, on earning the Design-Build Professional certification from the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). It’s great for the firm to have more of our talented staff certified for design-build projects, which represent an ever-growing part of the AEC industry.
Project Spotlight: Queensboro Bridge Upper Roadway Replacement
EnTech is providing REI services for this $353 million project, which will install lightweight orthotropic decking to reduce the overall dead load and extend the service life of the bridge. The firm is monitoring contractor operations, performing daily quality and safety inspections, providing office engineering and project controls services, and reviewing change orders, cost estimates, and payments.
Amir Asem Earns DBIA Certification
Team Spotlight: Traffic Engineering
EnTech’s traffic engineering team provides comprehensive consulting services that balance the needs of multiple categories of roadway users—including cars, bicycles, transit vehicles, and pedestrians. In recent years, the team has made significant contributions to major projects in and around the New York region.
Ali Vedavarz Joins EnTech as Vice President of Vertical Construction
We’re pleased to announce that Ali Vedavarz, PE, PhD, has joined EnTech as Vice President of Vertical Construction. Ali arrives at EnTech with 36 years of experience in vertical construction and has managed numerous projects involving new buildings, renovations, MEP upgrades, building automation, and more. He served more than 15 years with the City University of New York (CUNY), where he rose to the position of Executive Director for the Department of Design, Construction, and Management. He previously worked for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), including as a Deputy Director for Engineering.
Richard Zetterlund Joins EnTech as Senior Vice President
EnTech is pleased to announce that Richard Zetterlund, PE, is joining EnTech as Senior Vice President of Construction Management. Richard comes to EnTech following 36 years of service at New York City agencies. He began his career as a Resident Engineer with the NYCDEP, after which he joined the NYCDDC, where he rose to the position of Associate Commissioner in charge of infrastructure projects. For the past 10 years, Richard has served as the Chief Engineer for the New York City Comptroller’s Office.
EnTech Completes First Green Infrastructure Contract with NHSA
EnTech is proud to announce that it has recently completed its first project as a prime consultant with the North Hudson Sewerage Authority (NHSA). The green infrastructure project involved the construction of 10 right-of-way bioswales along Park Avenue in Weehawken and West New York, NJ. Work included removal and replacement of existing sidewalks and curbs, installation of green infrastructure elements, and landscaping. EnTech, as the REI consultant, planned and coordinated construction and monitored contractor work.
Richard Peters Joins EnTech as Senior Vice President
EnTech Ranked as a Top CM/PM Firm by ENR
Omeed Entezarian Earns PE License
Renovated Bath Beach Park Playground Opens to Public
EnTech recently celebrated the opening of the Bath Beach Park playground, in Brooklyn, following a $5 million renovation. EnTech served as the construction manager for the project, which replaced a dilapidated playground and asphalt field with a new playground and fitness area. The project included new lighting, plantings for shade and aesthetics, drinking fountains, water supply, drainage, curbs, safety surfacing, and fencing.
Jack Lin Earns PE License
Karim Palomino Joins EnTech as Vice President of Transportation Services
EnTech is thrilled to introduce Karim Palomino, PE, as the firm’s Vice President of Transportation Services. Karim will manage and support EnTech’s robust program of transportation CM services, further develop the firm’s strong relationships with its clients, and collaborate across disciplines with EnTech’s design, VDC, and other CM departments.
Celebrating the Opening of Grand Central Madison
EnTech has welcomed the recent opening of Grand Central Madison, a new rail terminal underneath the historic Grand Central Terminal. This expansive new facility brings Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) commuter service to Manhattan’s East Side for the first time, greatly increasing train capacity to and from Manhattan and reducing commute lengths for more than 100,000 commuters daily.
Employee Spotlight: Megan Salazar
We’re checking in with EnTech’s Megan Salazar, one year after her promotion to VDC manager. In her new role, Megan is working as the BIM manager for the design-build team at the JFK Terminal One Redevelopment. For this $4.2 billion megaproject, she leads BIM management, coordination, and technology and innovation strategy.
Acknowledging the EnTech Environmental Team
Mehdi Sameti Promoted to Associate Vice President
EnTech is pleased to announce that Mehdi Sameti, PE, DBIA, has been promoted to Associate Vice President of CM Services. In this role, Mehdi will continue to manage and expand EnTech’s portfolio and market share of CM/REI projects with New York City and New York State parks departments. In addition, he will advance EnTech’s CM/REI building and design-build projects.