Union Paving & Construction’s Tomasello Named Construction Engineer of the Year

MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J. – Union Paving and Construction (UPC) of Mountainside is thrilled to announce that Louis Tomasello, Jr., P.E. has been named Construction Engineer of the Year by the New Jersey Professional Engineers in Construction (NJPEC). Mr. Tomasello received the award at the 43rd Annual Bonhag Awards Dinner held on April 21 at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, N.J.

“One of Lou’s first assignments at UPC was the demolition of the Route 21 viaduct over Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor. Lou played a pivotal role in the approval of the complex demolition plan as well as seeing the work through. Since joining us, Lou has been an essential part of every one of our projects,” said UPC President Gerard Burdi.

Tomasello also played a pivotal role in UPC’s work on the Garden State Parkway/Route 78 West access project; reconstruction of the New Jersey Turnpike project between Interchanges 6 and 9, the largest project ever undertaken in the history of the NJ Turnpike Authority; and the critical Route 35 reconstruction after Hurricane Sandy.

“Lou is always looking to improve the Engineering design on any project he is involved in. By performing crucial Value Engineering, he is able to get projects done quicker and most cost-effective, saving both the company and the public money,” said UPC CFO Scott Woodfield.

Tomasello graduated from Ohio University and became a licensed Professional Engineer in 1999. He joined Union Paving and Construction in 2002 where he currently serves as the firm’s Chief Engineer. He also currently serves on the board of the NJPEC.

Union Paving and Construction was founded in 1954 by Carmine Burdi and is currently operated by his sons Gerard and Nick Burdi. The company specializes in bridges, roadways, underground utilities and many other types of infrastructure projects; for both the public and private sectors. In 2014 President Gerard Burdi was named Constructor of the Year by NJPEC.