Frank J. Sciame
CEO

Frank Sciame established F. J. Sciame Construction Co., Inc. (Sciame) in 1975. In the years since, he has led the firm to its current position as one of the tri-state’s leading construction management firms.

With a degree in Architecture from CCNY, Mr. Sciame has been referred to as a builder with the vision of an architect and the eye of a constructor. His talent, combined with that of his long-time Senior Executives, has positioned the firm to be entrusted with some of the metropolitan area’s most notable projects.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture ‘74 from The City College of New York
• Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts ‘04 from The City College of New York

BOARDS/COMMITTEES:

NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY
• Former Chairman
• Former Chairman Historic Properties Fund

SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM
• Chairman

CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK
• City College of New York Alumni Association – Former President
• City College Fund – Former President
• City College of New York Architecture Alumni Association – Former President
• Dean’s Advisory Council - Member
• City College of New York 21st Century Foundation Board – Director
• Former Member of the Search Committee for the Dean of the School of Architecture

NEW YORK BUILDING CONGRESS
• Board Member
• Current Chair of the President’s Council
• Current Chair of the Task Force on Construction Costs
• Former Chairman

NYU SCHACK INSITUTE OF REAL ESTATE
• Chairman Construction Management Advisory Board

Alliance for Downtown New York’s ad hoc Board Committee on Greenwich South - Co-Chair
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council – Executive Committee Board Member
Marymount School for Girls - Board Member
The Actor’s Center – Board Member
The Ritz Tower – Board Member

SPECIAL WORLD TRADE CENTER MEMORIAL ASSIGNMENT:
In 2006, Frank was appointed by Governor Pataki and Mayor Bloomberg to lead the effort to ensure a buildable World Trade Center Memorial. Frank was asked by Governor Pataki and Mayor Bloomberg to take hold of a budget that was spiraling out of control and, working with the families of the victims and all the other stakeholders, make it a viable project for New York and the nation. As a result of this effort, the Memorial design was aligned with the budget.

ASSOCIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS:
Association for a Better NY (ABNY)
Building Contractor’s Association (BCA)
Downtown Lower Manhattan Association
Municipal Art Society
New York City Chapter of the American Institute of Architects - Honorary Member
New York State Chapter of the American Institute of Architects - Honorary Member
Partnership for NYC
The Skyscraper Museum – Corporate Member

HONORS/AWARDS - FRANK SCIAME:
George A. Fox Public Service Award - New York Building Congress - November 2009
Spirit of Service Award - St. John’s University - October 2009
President’s Award - The City College of New York - May 2009
Honoree - Our Lady of Mercy Academy Golf Classic - 2008
Distinguished Achievement Award - New York Society of Architect Centennial Award Dinner - 2006
Ellis Island Medal of Honor - National Ethic Coalition of Organizations Foundtion, Inc. - 2006
AIA New York Chapter Award - 2005 Heritage Ball Center for Architecture - 2005
Distinguished Service Award - South Street Seaport Museum - 2005
Honorary Member - The American Institute of Architects New York Chapter - 2004
The Pillar of New York Awards - The Preservation Leage of New York State - 2003
Honoree - Ace Scholorship Luncheon - 2002
Founders Award - Salvadori Center - 2001
Business Leader Preservation Advocate - New York Landmarks Conservancy - 2001
Pioneering New Yorker - En Garde Arts - 1998
Civic Vision Award Project Rebuild - Common Ground 1998
Townsend Harris Medal - The City College of New York - 1998
Chairman’s Award - New York Landmarks Conservancy - 1997
CM of the Year - Construction Management Association of America Metro NY/NJ Chapter - 1997
Entreprenear of the Year - Ernst & Young LLP - 1996
Distinguished Service Award - South Street Seaport Museum - 1996