Merritt Engineering Consultant, D.P.C.

As a Vice President at Merritt Engineering Consultants, P.C. with 27 years of experience, Ms. Konfederak is an expert in high rise building restoration and waterproofing. With a consistent track record of success Ms. Konfederak manages hundreds of projects from initiation to closing in the tri-state area for residential, commercial and institutional clients including hospitals and schools. She has consulted on large scale emergency repairs due to water infiltration, fire and structural collapse. Ms. Konfederak is responsible for multi-million dollar budgets and up to 30 field and office employees. Her sparkling reputation for bottom-line orientation, high quality and on-time delivery in challenging situations is well known in the industry. Ms. Konfederak is a strong leader who inspires confidence and trust in her staff and motivates them to perform at high levels to consistently meet project and client expectations.

Mr. Merritt’s career spans 50 years as a Professional Engineer, specializing in structural design, masonry restoration and waterproofing.  Mr. Merritt has designed and restored numerous buildings and structures throughout the United States. As founder and principal of Merritt Engineering Consultants, P.C., Mr. Merritt is involved in all projects from inception through completion at each critical phase.

Mr. Cirigliano is responsible for fulfilling contracts, maintaining day-to-day communication with clients and managing internal and external resources. With over 29 years of architectural and engineering experience, Mr. Cirigliano is an expert in building restoration, waterproofing and roofing.  His excellent organization and communication skills are an asset on complex projects, including large scale emergency repair projects. As a Vice President at Merritt Engineering, Mr. Cirigliano has the ability to coordinate design and project management teams, oversee multiple construction projects simultaneously, and correspond with numerous property owners, facility managers.

As Director of Operations and Development, Jennifer provides strategic direction and oversight for the business operations, client development, marketing, sales, HR and finances at Merritt Engineering. 

Having been raised around the business and watching her father grow the company from a young age, Jennifer always had a strong desire to pursue a path in business. A few years after graduating from NYU Stern School of Business, and developing a strong foundation in business, market research and sales, she decided to join forces with her father, Charles, to help further grow Merritt Engineering. Jennifer took on the role of Marketing Director in 2008, where she created and managed the company’s marketing strategies, PR and sales initiatives. She later shifted her focus to the strategic operations of the business; identifying and executing on priorities that impact the firm’s ongoing projects and overall success. 

Today, Jennifer works closely with the executive team to ensure that goals are met and clients are satisfied. Her primary goal is to ensure the continuous growth and development of the firm, enabling her team members to thrive in their critical roles and projects, thereby providing a quality engineering service to customers.