Jorge Silva is a Vice President with MLJ Contracting, leading the
estimating team for several bids and responsible for managing a
portfolio of projects including the rehabilitation of the Brooklyn
Bridge Arches and Towers for the NYC DOT. Mr. Silva’s experience
includes managing crews performing highway/bridge improvements, as
well as resolving design issues, value engineering, submittal document
preparation and overall project management. Prior to joining MLJ, Mr.
Silva was an Operations Manager and Project Manager for projects such
as the construction of a new stair entrance at Grand Central Terminal,
replacement of the Medford-Everett Bridge in Boston, construction of
three new train stations in Connecticut and
rehabilitation/replacement of several bridges in the New York area
including the Palisades Parkway helix ramp entrance to the George
Washington Bridge. Mr. Silva holds a BS degree in Civil Engineering
from Farmingdale University, Farmingdale, NY.