PEOPLE

President and CEO

Ever since Bruce Lilker founded Lilker Associates in 1985 he has been overseeing all aspects of the firm’s operations and sustained growth while remaining a hands-on principal with direct involvement in each project. He takes great pride in developing the next generation of engineers.

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Senior Vice President

Since joining Lilker in 2000, Steve quickly became the firm's expert in systems design for large scale high rise and mixed use buildings. His years of experience in construction management and MEP and the relationships he's forged along the way make Steve a frequently requested Manager.

Senior Vice President

Dave provides leadership and project management on large scale new construction and alterations for commercial, institutional, and municipal and transportation facilities. His attention to detail and ability to leverage every team member's strengths produces results.

Chief Financial Officer

Peter oversees Accounting, Billing and Collections, Human Resources, IT and Financial Management at Lilker. Since joining the firm in 2001, he has developed and managed a qualified financial and administrative team that provides critical support to our engineering staff. Peter lends a seasoned hand in guiding the firm’s financial decision making.

Vice President
Director, Long Island Office

Louis connects with clients and project stakeholders, manages projects, and provides design leadership in Lilker's Long Island office in Syosset. A licensed mechanical engineer, he bridges the spheres of engineering and building design to contribute to projects that endure the test of time.

Vice President
Director, Institutional Projects

Kabi has more than 20 years of experience in electrical building design and and construction, especially for educational facilities. He has an outstanding reputation as a remediation expert and is the go-to K-12 engineering resource for the NYC School Construction Authority.

Managing Director, Lilker Energy Solutions

Justin's background is in commissioning federal buildings, including the Pentagon and the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center, and his expertise includes energy audits, energy modeling, and sustainability. As a Principal, he oversees all projects, personnel, and operations for Lilker Energy Solutions.

Associate Principal
Director, Technology Solutions Group

John has direct responsibility for design, engineering and project management for all technology infrastructure projects. He has more than three decades of experience developing strategies and leveraging innovative solutions in data center design, cabling, voice and data network integration, and infrastructure.

Associate Principal
Director, Infrastructure Systems

Greg has nearly 20 years of experience in adaptive reuse, conversions to corporate spaces and replacement of main infrastructure systems. He's involved with all aspects of project design, management, and quality assurance to deliver the most cost-effective and sustainable solutions to his clients.

Associate Principal
Director, Mechanical Department

As the lead engineer of the mechanical department, Santiago is instrumental in the development of the departments mechanical design standards, AutoCad and Revit standards, specifications and overall building systems design quality. He is a resource of knowledge of the International and NYC mechanical building codes for diverse building types. 

Associate Principal
Director, Electrical Department

Armis Ales directs the day-to-day operations of the Electrical Department at Lilker Associates. He provides direction, mentorship and code advice to the electrical staff, drawing on his diverse experience and extensive knowledge of electrical system requirements and he is instrumental in the development of Lilker’s departmental design standards, AutoCad and Revit standards and quality control.

Associate Principal
Director, Plumbing and Fire Protection

Jose has more than 20 years of experience in the design of plumbing and fire protection systems for commercial, institutional, residential and transportation facilities, with the ability to make buildings safer a point of pride. He takes projects from feasibility and design to cost to construction.

Director, Healthcare & Life Sciences

Jenny is committed to designing research and healthcare facilities that ensure the safety of the people in the buildings, and provide the tools needed to treat patients, make discoveries and advance medicine. She has more than 20 years of experience in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and interpreting code and standards.

Director, Lilker Lighting Group

David is an award-winning architectural lighting designer and his portfolio includes prominent projects such as the David E. Koch Theater renovation at Lincoln Center and the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. His extraordinary range of expertise is built on creative design talents, technical expertise and a collaborative spirit.

 Director, Dallas Office

Rob is a senior corporate interiors specialist and is charged with managing Lilker's Dallas, Texas office. He's passionate about building productive and long term engineering relationships through careful project coordination and management, design and quality assurance phases for clients in the financial, social media and commercial sectors.

Director, Lilker Special Inspections

Chris is on a mission to inspect fabrication, materials, components and connections, equipment and installations to ensure compliance with approved reference standards, construction documents and NYC Building Code regulations. He is adept at working with contractors and consultants to keep challenging projects on schedule and resolve issues of non-compliance.