Frank J. Sciame, Jr. 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
• Current Executive Committee – Board Member
• Former Chairman
SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM
• Former Chairman
CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK
• Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts ‘04 from The City College of New York
• City College of New York Architecture Alumni Association – Former President & Current
• Board Member
• City College of New York 21st Century Foundation Board – Director
• Dean’s Advisory Council – Member
• Former Member of the Search Committee for the Dean of the School of Architecture
NEW YORK BUILDING CONGRESS
• Board Member – Management Committee / Executive Committee
• Council of Presidents – Member
• Council on Innovation and Best Practices – Member
• Former Chair of the Building Congress / President’s Council / Building Foundation
NYU SCHACK INSTITUTE OF REAL ESTATE
• Chairman Construction Management Advisory Board
ALLIANCE FOR DOWNTOWN NEW YORK
• Executive Committee Board Member
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE’S BUREAU OF OVERSEAS BUILDINGS OPERATIONS INDUSTRY ADVISORY GROUP
• Advisor
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 Morgan Library & Museum – Corporate Member
• Solomon Guggenheim Museum – Corporate Member
• The Skyscraper Museum – Corporate Member
• U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Industry Advisory
• Group – 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.
HONORS/AWARDS:
• Honoree – St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children, St. Mary’s Tribute Dinner – 2019
• Pace University’s Leaders in Management Award – 2018
• Honoree – South Street Seaport Museum 50th Anniversary Dinner – 2017
• Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Liberty Award for Corporate Leadership – 2016
• Honoree – Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens – 2015
• Honoree – North Shore LIJ, Hospice Care Network – 2014
• Bramson ORT College Award – 2013
• Subcontractors Trade Association Builder of the Year Award – 2013
• Open House New York – 2013
• Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) Award of Excellence – 2012
• City College of New York 64th John H. Finley Award – 2011
• The New York League of Conservation Voters – Environmental Champion – 2010
• George A. Fox Public Service Award – New York Building Congress – November 2009
• Spirit of Service Award – St. John’s University – 2009
• President’s Award – The City College of New York – 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 Foundation, 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 League of New York State – 2003
• Honoree – Ace Scholarship 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
• Entrepreneur of the Year – Ernst & Young LLP – 1996
• Distinguished Service Award – South Street Seaport Museum – 1996
