• Who Is FCM Engineering?

    An "It's About Relationships" approach is the primary concept behind FCM Engineering. While engineering solutions can be very technical in nature, problem solving is really a "people business". As a small company, we are able to closely tailor to our clients' needs yet bring the resources of our larger firm partners when necessary. The professionals at FCM Engineering have a demonstrated history of working with communities and private clients throughout New York State and beyond. — We provide project management, civil/site engineering, comprehensive/corridor planning, municipal operations, environmental review, grant and proposal development, and project funding solutions.

     

    We focus on collaborate effects to provide clients with responsive, creative, integrated, and distinctive solutions. This partnership fundamentally includes our clients as an essential component in devising effective solutions that turn challenges into opportunities.

     

    We have diverse background of client and partner relationships along with an extensive portfolio of successfully completed projects. "Client First" is our approach to turning visions into reality by completing projects on time, within budget, while providing personalized service. 

    WORKING TOGETHER TO

    GET IT ACCOMPLISHED

     

    From Conception & Funding thru Final Construction

  • The FCM Engineering Team

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    Fred C. Mastroianni, PE

    Principal Engineer - FCM Engineering, PLLC

    Fred has over 40 years of experience in the consulting engineering industry, havingboth designed and managed numerous projects that involved highway reconstruction and rehabilitation; multi-use paths/trails; pedestrian facilities; bicycle facilities; site planning and design. He has prepared andbeen responsible for the development of preliminary plans, environmental assessments, final design plans, and construction bid documents on many public works projects. He has also conducted independent quality control reviews of design plans, specifications, engineer’s estimate and construction bid documents of all types of infrastructure projects prepared by staff and other consultant engineering firms.

     

    Mr. Mastroianni has performed the duties of “Town Designated Engineer” for several Towns in the Capital Region, which involved the review ofvarious private development projects for compliance with the Town’s standards and regulations. He has been successful in assisting many of his clients in submitting funding applications for transportation projects that includes complete streets, pedestrian and bicycle facilities .His past experience also includes the academic field. He was an adjunct professor at Union College from 2001 through 2005 in the civil engineering department. In addition, hewas selected as the NYS Association of Transportation Engineers Section 1 (Albany) Engineer of the year in 2017, and is the current Chairman of the Town of Glenville Traffic Safety Committee. He is licensed to practice engineering in the State of New York.

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    Lorenzo DiStefano, PE

    Associate Engineer - FCM Engineering, PLLC

    Lorenzo is a professional engineer with over 31 years of experience at NYSDOT Region 1, including 14 years serving as the Regional Local Project Liaison (RLPL). As the RLPL, Lorenzo was directly responsible for the oversight, management, and delivery of approximately $30Million annually of Federal and State funded local projects. Lorenzo has extensive experience designing and managing numerous transportation engineering projects, including highways, bridges, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, trails and multi -use paths. He has also prepared and been responsible for the development of preliminary design plans, environmental assessments, final design plans, construction bid documents, project administration, construction management and inspection services. His experience also includes quality control reviews of design plans, preparing specifications and engineer’s estimates.

    Lorenzo is also an experienced mason, having designed and built many creative stone, concrete, and other masonry projects.

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    Robert (Bob) Rice, PE

    Associate Engineer - FCM Engineering, PLLC

    Bob is a results-oriented transportation professional with a demonstrated record of utilizing practical and innovative strategies to address today’s diverse mobility, land use, and demand response needs. Bob is a Professional Engineer and Transportation Planner with over 32 years of experience at NYSDOT; including serving as the Regional Planning and Program Manager for both the Capital Region as well as the Mohawk Valley. He has also served as the Acting Regional Director and the Regional Director of Operations as well as the Resident Engineer in Columbia County. He has demonstrated skills in the areas of transportation planning, project management, PEL Studies, traffic calming, SEQRA & land use, incident management, maintenance operations, active & multi-modal transportation, and grant writing. Bob’s insight into project funding and the delivery of federal- and state-funded transportation projects is a benefit to municipalities and other transportation partners. Bob is a registered Professional Engineer (P.E) in both New York and Massachusetts.

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    Michael J. Pszeniczny

    Senior Engineering Technician - FCM Engineering, PLLC

    Mike has over 40 years of experience in the engineering industry and has worked on multitude of projects where he worked with professional engineers in the preparation of highway design plans that included preparing plans, profiles, typical sections, cross sections, work zone traffic control plans, drainage and utility plans, traffic signal plans, details, tables, specifications and presentation drawings for public meetings and has performed engineer’s estimate of construction that included computing all quantities of materials. He is an expert with utilizing software used for design of roadway and various other infrastructure projects that includes Microstation/Inroads, Autocad, and ArcGis. In addition, his experience includes preparing highway and fathometer survey plans, assisted engineers with Bridge Inspection and Fathometer Surveys, worked on inspection staff for concrete pavement remediation project, assisted engineers with substructure evaluation, which included concrete coring, core test preparation and report writing, testing construction materials and construction inspection of new and rehabilitated bridges.

  • SERVICES

    SOLUTIONS IN PLANNING & FUNDING, MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL

    SERVICES, TRAFFIC CALMING & SPEED LIMITS, AND RESIDENTIAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

    PLANNING & FUNDING

    Comprehensive planning and project funding are more connected than it may first seem. Planning efforts are important to find success with future project funding opportunities. The team at FCM works with municipal staff, local officials, business and community leaders, residents, and facility users as part of a collaborative planning process. Our approach is that those partners represent the experts about their community, the business and political environment, and the vision of how they want to strategize going forward. Our role is to complement that local knowledge and expertise with innovative strategies and practical ideas from our many years of experience. We have established a demonstrated record of utilizing relevant data, engaged public participation, and consensus building to develop impactful community plans.

     

    Then the idea is to turn these planning efforts and creative ideas into funded projects. Whether utilizing your in-house resources or developing applications for competitive solicitation programs, FCM will work with you to develop and implement a realistic financial plan. Grant and proposal writing are integral project components of FCM's services in addition to the technical engineering. FCM's Planning and Funding Services include:

    • Grant Preparation and Administration
    • Needs Assessment and Project Scope Development
    • Creation and Administration of Financial Plans
    • Collection and Aggregation of Supporting Information
    • Federal and State Program and Environmental Compliance
    • Overall Project Management

    MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING

    & TECHNICAL SERVICES

    The expectations on local government have never been greater. We offer services for municipalities in support of their engineering and public works projects. FCM works closely with municipal staff and planning/zoning boards bringing our experience to the design, construction, and maintenance of municipal projects. FCM's Municipal Engineering and Technical Services include:

    • Supervision and Management of other Consultants on Public Works Projects
    • Engineering Support to Various Municipal Departments
    • Plan and Manage Public Works Projects by Municipal Forces
    • Pavement Evaluation and Design
    • On-Call Engineering & Planning Services
    • Transportation Planning, Design, & Budgeting
    • Land Use Planning and Zoning
    • Development of Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Transition Plans
    • Consultant Management of Locally Administered Federal-Aid Projects
    • Environmental Review of Site Developments
    • Site Planning
    • Construction Support and Management
    • Stormwater Management and Design
    • Research State and Federal Funding Opportunities
    • Develop/Revise Municipal Standards on Private Development Projects
    • Prepare Reports and Audit Documents
    • Bid Tabulation and Review
    • Review Private Development Projects
    • Prepare Bid Specifications for Major Supply and Equipment Purchases
    • Technical Writing and Editing

    TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SERVICES

    There has been an increasing emphasis to protect the welfare and safety of everyone using our public road network. FCM has a demonstrated reputation for providing services in support of these goals. We bring our experience to examine opportunities such as traffic calming, "complete streets", and multi-modal projects. Our services include:

    • Proposed Speed Limit Changes Review and Analysis
    • Traffic Engineering and Accident Analysis
    • Development of "Complete Street" Guidelines
    • Traffic Impact Studies
    • Crash Analysis and Safety Studies
    • Parking and Traffic Circulation Evaluations
    • Research State and Federal Funding Opportunities
    • Prepare Reports and Audit Documents
    • Review Private Development Projects
    • Technical Writing and Editing

     

    RESIDENTIAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

    Our team brings expertise and years of experience to each project to deliver innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions tailored to the vision, needs, and challenges of each client. Our services encompass a wide range of engineering services, including:

    • Civil/Site Engineering
    • Home Design & Additions
    • On-Site Septic Systems
    • Residential Structural Inspection & Analysis

    FCM is committed to design solutions that meet the functional needs of our clients. This begins by working with the client to understand and assess their vision as well as the schedule and budgetary concerns. While each project is unique, they share common elements such as design and safety requirements along with a funding strategy.

     

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