For 26 years, Nick Greco has been a staple of the American Bridge team. He started as an intern with AB all the way back in the Summer of 2000 while he was obtaining his Master of Science in Structural Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Now, he is the VP of Engineering Services at AB, and he has seen a lot in his tenure. From Baseball Stadiums to Award winning bridges, Nick has been a key part of some of AB’s largest projects of the 21st century.  

After joining full-time in 2002 as a Field Engineer, Nick’s early career took him across the country, and beyond, to work on landmark projects like Petco Park in San Diego, the Puerto Rico Convention Center, the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in Washington D.C., and the Self-Anchored Suspension Span of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco. Those field years were formative, providing him with hands-on experience that still informs his leadership today. 

In 2011, he was promoted to Chief Engineer, and in 2019, to Vice President of Engineering Services. In this role, he oversees the department responsible for construction sequencing, staged analysis, and temporary works design, all critical to delivering complex projects safely and efficiently. His team’s mission: develop innovative, cost-effective, and safe means and methods that set American Bridge apart in the heavy civil and steel construction industry. 

Among the many projects he’s proud to have been part of, several stand out. The Puerto Rico Convention Center offered a rare combination of technical challenges and cultural experiences. The Vegas High Roller pushed the limits of engineering creativity. The Portageville Bridge brought back the old-school art of cantilever truss erection. But the defining project of his career remains the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. The scale, complexity, and global coordination required to design and erect the tower; even the temporary tower used to build the main structure, offered lessons that continue to shape his leadership approach. 

His advice for young engineers looking to advance is simple but hard-earned: “You have to earn it.  Tackle every task that is thrown at you no matter how complicated or how mundane it is and get it done with a positive attitude.  Smarts alone will not advance you in this industry, you have to perform and produce.  You must believe that there is nothing that you cannot do and there is nothing beneath you.  Be open to new ideas and criticism.  Absorb every piece of construction knowledge you can from your superiors, especially superintendents, ironworkers, and laborers because they are the ones making your plans a reality.” 

After 26 years with AB, Nick’s passion for engineering, construction and teamwork remains as strong as ever. He is a testament to both the company’s culture and his dedication to Building Great Things. Thank you for everything you do, Nick!