New York's 2024 Construction Leadership: Key Figures Driving Urban Development
1. Gary LaBarbera, Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York
Leading more than 200,000 unionized workers, Gary LaBarbera champions major infrastructure initiatives like the proposed Queens soccer stadium and Buffalo Bills stadium, linking project safety to union labor.
2. Rick Cotton and Derek Utter, Port Authority of NY and NJ
Guiding a $32 billion capital overhaul, this duo has spearheaded the modernization of NYC’s critical transport hubs, including significant upgrades at JFK and LaGuardia airports and the revitalization of the George Washington Bridge.
3. Janno Lieber and Jamie Torres-Springer, Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Overseeing the MTA’s largest capital plan, they have enhanced transit accessibility and infrastructure, notably through the $11 billion East Side Access project and the ongoing Second Avenue subway expansion.
4. Marie Therese Dominguez, New York State Department of Transportation
Commissioner Dominguez manages transformative infrastructure projects like the I-81 viaduct reconfiguration in Syracuse, aimed at reconnecting urban communities and fostering new development spaces.
5. Meera Joshi, New York City Deputy Mayor for Operations
Joshi shapes critical transportation and infrastructure policies, with a significant role on the MTA board pending, expanding her influence over NYC's transportation landscape.
6. Nina Kubota, New York City School Construction Authority
As President and CEO, Kubota oversees a $19 billion capital plan to enhance educational facilities, focusing on new constructions and renovations, including the restoration of a Queens school damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
7. Michael Elmendorf, Associated General Contractors of New York State
Elmendorf has spent over a decade pushing for infrastructure improvements in New York State, advocating for increased funding to match the scale of necessary repairs and expansions amidst rising costs.
8. Peter J. Davoren and Pat Di Filippo, Turner Construction Co.
Leading one of America’s top construction firms, they handle extensive projects like the Buffalo Bills stadium and are pivotal in promoting mental health awareness and diversity within the industry.
9. Elizabeth Crowley, Building Trades Employers’ Association
Crowley, the first woman to lead the BTEA, brings a wealth of experience from both her tradesperson background and political career to advocate for the construction industry's development and worker welfare.
10. Carlo Scissura, New York Building Congress
Scissura addresses the evolving needs of New York's construction sector, forecasting an increase in construction spending to $88 billion by 2024, while navigating economic challenges like rising interest rates.
11. John Kovacs and Eric Reid, AECOM Tishman
Co-leading AECOM Tishman, Kovacs and Reid contribute to landmark projects such as the modernization of Kennedy Airport and the construction of high-profile buildings like One World Trade Center.
12. Ronald Tutor and Gary Smalley, Tutor Perini Corp.
This leadership pair at Tutor Perini oversees major infrastructure projects, including the construction of the East Side Access rail tunnel and the development of high-rise platforms over Long Island Rail Road tracks at Hudson Yards.
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13. Robert Wessels, General Contractors Association of New York
As Executive Director, Wessels addresses operational efficiencies and advocates for reforms to mitigate delays and cost overruns in city capital projects.
14. Thomas Foley, Jimmy Oddo, and Ydanis Rodriguez, NYC Department of Design and Construction; Buildings; Transportation
This trio oversees the city's extensive construction and regulatory landscape, tackling everything from building safety to transportation infrastructure, including the Brooklyn Queens Expressway's future.
15. Richard Kennedy, Skanska USA
Kennedy is instrumental in major city projects like the Second Avenue subway expansion and infrastructure enhancements at JFK Airport, securing Skanska's role in NYC's construction sector.
16. John LaRow, Gilbane
At Gilbane, LaRow has a long-standing impact across New York, from building NFL stadiums to managing high-rise constructions in strategic locations like Hudson Yards.
17. James Whelan, Real Estate Board of New York
Leading New York's oldest real estate trade association, Whelan plays a crucial role in advocating for new residential projects essential for the city’s growth and recovery post-pandemic.
18. Steven Sommer, Lendlease
Sommer directs Lendlease's construction operations in New York, focusing on major projects including the construction of geothermally powered buildings, pushing the envelope on sustainable urban development.
19. Ralph Esposito, Suffolk Construction
Esposito leads projects that are both iconic and sustainable, including constructing twisted high-rises at One High Line and undertaking the meticulous renovation of the historic Waldorf Astoria.
20. Michael Neary and Eric McGovern, Structure Tone and Pavarini McGovern
Managing significant construction operations in NYC, Neary and McGovern lead projects that transform the urban fabric, from corporate headquarters like Rolex’s to major retail spaces in Times Square.
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