Steven V. Tartaro, DBIA, has been with the organization for over thirty three years and holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Mr. Tartaro began his career with the DeMatteis Organization as a new graduate engineer and has successfully combined his technical background with extensive field experiences to become one of the organization’s key personnel. As Vice President of Construction, Mr. Tartaro is responsible for the oversight of the entire construction staff which includes project management, field operations and support administration. Mr. Tartaro participates with the organization’s estimating department in all bid preparations as well as trade contractor selection and procurement. His leadership and managerial skills have been instrumental in the successful completion of over 3 Billion dollars’ worth of construction for some of the premier agencies in the New York metro area including: The NYC School Construction Authority, The Port Authority of NY & NJ, The NYC Department of Design and Construction and St. John’s University.
Mr. Tartaro leads the construction effort with superior organizational skills and construction knowledge. His proficiency with “design – build” and “fast – track” project delivery methods are of great value to the management of time sensitive projects. Highlights of his career include the construction of nearly $2 billion of new construction with the NYC School Construction Authority where keeping these projects on schedule and within budget is vital. Included in these efforts are the $157 million Mott Haven Campus, the $158 million Metropolitan Campus programs, and the first Net-Zero Energy Building at PS 62 in Staten Island. Several of these school campus projects are among the most complex ever undertaken by the NYCSCA. Project requirements have included the obtaining of LEED Silver certifications, aggressive construction schedules, and imaginative site logistics planning.