Since joining the firm in 2000, I have observed a relatively small engineering firm evolve into a dynamic, full-service architectural and engineering company.
Our growth over three decades has been driven by a combination of dedication and passion to deliver excellence in PM/CM, engineering, architecture, special inspections, survey/mapping, and environmental services. Fundamental to this success has been our outstanding people and the unique culture we have fostered.
Our re-branding in 2018 resulted in a contemporary, future-focused organization moving into new markets and territories, attracting a newer generation of professionals, and continuing our long-standing relationships with client partners and stakeholders.
ATANE works with public agencies and authorities as well as private entities to deliver diverse project types and purposes. We are large enough to respond quickly to any client request, yet small enough to bring a personalized approach to every assignment.
We hope you will visit our website often and accompany us on our journey. We look forward to serving you.
Quaiser Hashmi, PE
President and CEO
Quaiser Hashmi, President and CEO of ATANE, is responsible for spearheading this vibrant, 175-person full-service consulting firm in Lower Manhattan. Upon accepting this position in May 2019, he stated, “This honor—and challenge—is the culmination of my career at ATANE, which I joined in February 2000.” Most recently Vice President of the Engineering Design Department, Quaiser has been responsible for the management of critical bridge and highway infrastructure work in the tri-state area, including the design-build reconstruction of the Harlem River Drive Ramp to the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, recipient of the 2013 ACEC New York Platinum Award for Engineering Excellence, and the Claremont Parkway Bridge over Metro-North Railroad in the Bronx, recipient of the 2015 ACEC New York Gold Award.
Daniel F. DeCrescenzo, Jr.
Executive Director
Daniel DeCrescenzo joins ATANE as our Executive Director, after more than 30 years of public service in the transportation sector of New York City. He will be managing the day-to-day operations of ATANE; by providing leadership and guidance, overseeing company policies and procedures; directing human resources, setting department goals, improving efficiency, and managing the business development and client relationships for the New York and Northeast region.
He most recently served as the President of MTA Bridges and Tunnels (also known as Tri borough Bridge and Tunnel Authority) overseeing 1,000+ employees at 9 toll facilities consisting of 7 bridges and 2 tunnels carrying about 900,000 daily trips and generating annual revenue exceeding $2 billion. He was responsible for carrying out the core missions of providing safe, secure, and reliable passage for customers; advancing state of good repair; and the collection and protection of toll revenue.
In more than three decades of public service, he has played a role in major transformations within the MTA such as the introduction of the E-ZPass electronic toll payment system in 1995, the planning and implementation of MTA’s Open Road Tolling in 2017 and the MTA’s reorganization/transformation in 2019. The most notable new initiative under his purview was the Central Business District Tolling Program.
He also was integral to the agency’s response during major events including the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Superstorm Sandy and led the MTA Bridges and Tunnels through the COVID-19 pandemic.
ATANE and Dan are excited to further advance serving our clients in all areas through his executive leadership.
Mahmood Mohammed,PE
Executive Vice President - Bridge Inspection
Mahmood Mohammed heads the Structural Inspection and Evaluation Department, which comprises over 30 inspection teams conducting more than 1,000 bridge and 700 ancillary inspections annually. His expertise has been instrumental in making ATANE one of the Northeast region’s premier bridge inspection and analysis firms. Mahmood has managed the inspection and evaluation of over 4,000 bridges and 3,500 ancillary structures, including major bridges like the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge, the first extradosed bridge in the U.S. He also led the first-of-its-kind investigation/monitoring of the Gold Star Bridge, which received an ACEC NY Platinum Award. Mahmood is a Professional Engineer in 10 states.
Franco Balassone,PE, CCM
Executive Vice President - New England Operations Manager
Franco Balassone, Executive Vice President, New England Operations Manager, is highly experienced engineering professional skilled in construction oversight and management of large and complex highways & bridge, rail and marine infrastructure projects. With proven leadership and management of local and regional engineering teams, Franco has been instrumental in establishing and expanding ATANE’s presence in the New England region. His strong business development skills adding area work to our portfolio while assuring quality deliverables, and garnering client satisfaction. He has led award-winning critical construction engineering and inspection services on the I-95 corridor and the New Haven Mainline for CTDOT, secured owner representative services for RIDOT on major design-build projects and manages OPM services for the Green Line Extension (GLX) for the MBTA.
Prior to joining the firm, he reviewed major highway and bridge projects for the FHWA and managed projects for NYSDOT, CTDOT, and Metro-North, among others. Franco is a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and licensed as a Professional Engineer in 19 states. He is also a military veteran (Army) and Eagle Scout.
Douglas McNevin,PE, CCM
Vice President / Compliance Officer
Douglas McNevin, PE, CCM, is a Vice President, Compliance Officer in the Construction Management Department, is a results-driven leader with unique hands-on experience and success built upon integrity, a strong work ethic, excellence in problem solving, and proven organizational and interpersonal skills.
Doug has managed multimillion-dollar governmental projects, responding to issues during the design, procurement and construction phases. He has provided forensic engineering, estimating, claims analysis, and expert testimony for mediation, arbitration, and litigation on numerous construction-related disputes. Doug has also developed and presented training seminars for the construction industry on topics such as project controls, construction contract provisions, and construction delays.
He was a key manager for the initial emergency response to Superstorm Sandy, including awarding and managing the work of a cadre of contractors and construction management, architectural and engineering design firms. Our clients can depend on his adeptness at initiating and supervising the design and construction of large-scale, multidisciplinary projects and coordinating such vital construction program components as quality control, inspection, safety reviews, value engineering, scheduling and expenditures, and claims negotiation and settlement.
Doug joined ATANE in 2015 after approximately 40 years as Deputy Director/Director of Construction for the New York City Housing Authority.
He holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from New York University and a Master of Structural Engineering from the City College of New York. He is a Professional Engineer in New York, a Certified Construction Manager, and a past president of the Municipal Engineers of the City of New York.
Barry Dawson
Vice President of Quality Compliance
Barry’s experience in the construction Engineering industry includes project management, engineering, quality assurance/control, construction safety, environmental management, and process training in both the public and private sectors. He has had managerial and hands-on experience as well as the development and implementation of numerous successful project management, environmental, safety and quality assurance programs for infrastructure projects in the transportation and nuclear industries. Including being the original author of the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA’s) Quality Management Guidelines published in 1992.
Other examples of his experience include:
• 12 years as the Deputy Project Manager and Quality Advisor for the in New York City for the FTA’s Project Management Oversight in Region 2
• Quality Program Director for the developers of the $1.45 B JFK Terminal 4 Replacement Project
• Quality Program Director for the first 5 years of the multi-Billion-dollar East Side Access Project
• Currently Barry is contributing to and in the 6th year and closing out the $3.6 billion Green Line Extension project for the MBTA in Massachusetts as the Program Quality Manager.
• In 2023 Barry was made Corporate Vice President – Quality Compliance for ATANE to refine and enhance their Quality Program to meet all of our client’s needs and requirements to make ATANE our customers #1 Choice.
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Our Offices & Locations
Explore ATANE in your Location. We offer extensive services tailored to meet the unique demands of your market, from innovative solutions to consulting, ensuring your business not only thrives but leads in its industry.
New York, NY
Phone:(212) 747-1997
Edison, NJ
Phone:(732) 744-1490
Wethersfield, CT
Phone:(860) 761-1001
Boston, MA
Phone:(617) 778-7300
Providence, RI
Phone:401-347-2160
Ossining, NY
Phone:(914) 945-9010
Bensalem, PA
Phone:267-523-5334
Mount Laurel, NJ
Phone:(215) 496-9322
Philadelphia, PA
Phone:410-605-0592
Miami Lakes, FL
Phone:(786) 456-5266