Leadership

Nick joined AB in 2000 as a Co-Op, and came on full-time as a Field Engineer in 2002. Nick worked in the field on some of AB’s most significant and challenging projects, including the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Self-Anchored Suspension Span. Nick was ultimately promoted to Chief Engineering – East and has lead AB’s in-house erection means and methods engineering efforts on highly complex projects including erection stage analysis, temporary works design, and complex procedures. Nick holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh with a concentration in Structural Engineering.

Ken’s background in the heavy/civil construction industry is wide ranging. He began his career in the U.S. Coast Guard as a deck officer before specializing in Civil Engineering and Acquisitions. After his service, Ken joined a heavy-civil contractor as a Project Engineer. He quickly rose through the ranks, joining AB in 2015. His success and commitment to innovation led to him being named VP Estimating in August 2019. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and a master’s in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois – Champaign. He is also a registered Professional Engineer in Washington.

Keith joined American Bridge in 2008 with a finance career centered within the civil & industrial construction industry.  Keith held several leadership roles within the finance group of American Bridge, most recently being named Vice President in 2023.  He earned a Bachelor of Science Business Administration majoring in accounting from Duquesne University, a Master of Business Administration from Robert Morris University, and is a licensed CPA in the state of Pennsylvania.

Jon joined AB in 2017 and has over 17 years of field experience in the heavy civil and marine construction markets. Since joining AB, Jon has specialized in constructing complex design-build bridge, port, and landside projects, including the SR 679 Pinellas Bayway Structure E Project, Disney Cruise Line’s Lighthouse Point, and Carnival’s Half Moon Cay Cruise Pier Project. He is a licensed Professional Engineer, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida.

Since joining AB in 1989, Kwadwo has been instrumental in growing AB’s presence in the New York region and firmly establishing the company as a leader in complex rehabilitation. He previously worked as a Field Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Manager, and Operations Manager for American Bridge where he developed a long-standing reputation for being incredibly knowledgeable on both engineering and field operations for large-scale, complex projects. He has been involved building and designing many challenging superstructures in the New York area for almost 30 years. Kwadwo has experience working on complex bridges such as the George Washington, RFK Triborough, Throgs Neck, Bronx-Whitestone, Verrazano Narrows, and Marine Parkway.