Michael A. Shamma, PE
New York, NY
Michael A. Shamma, PE, has three decades of engineering and leadership experience. Before being appointed President, he was Northeast Area Manager and Senior Vice President at Sam Schwartz. In that role, he oversaw daily operations, guided the development of business growth strategies, managed client relationships, and led business development initiatives. Mr Shamma has also worked for other consulting firms in similar roles.
Prior to joining the private sector, Mr. Shamma served as Chief Engineer of the New York State Thruway Authority and Canal Corporation, where he was responsible for 2,400 miles of interstate, 809 bridges, and 1,025 building facilities, as well as 524 miles of canal. Among his accomplishments were developing the Thruway’s asset management program and contributing to the success of the $3.9 billion Governor Mario M. Cuomo (Tappan Zee) Bridge Design-Build project.
Mr. Shamma served 24 years with the New York State Department of Transportation. He held many positions at NYSDOT, including Region 2 Director and Chief Engineer, through which he was responsible for a $2.2 billion annual capital construction program.
President + Chief Executive Officer
Expertise
Traffic Engineering
Construction Management
Capital Planning
If you were going to retire and travel around the world, where would you go first?
Syria. I moved to the U.S. when I was 20 years old. I would love to go back with my wife, children, and grandchildren and spend a few month introducing them to my/their family and my friends and to the culture of Syria. Syria is a melting pot of many people and has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. The food is also pretty amazing!