MORRISTOWN, NJ-Avison Young company has hired 30-year construction veteran Gabriel Sasso to join its office here this week, as the firm continues expanding its project management platform in New Jersey.

Sasso, who will join AY as a vice-president, will handle the company's relationship with the United States Golf Association, which has signed a contract with Avison Young's project management services division to replace and upgrade the mechanical system at the organization's headquarters in Far Hills. He has overseen various other USGA projects for the past several years.

Sasso is a former executive of The Gale Construction Company - a wholly owned subsidiary of Mack-Cali - where he ran the company's Roseland office. At Gale, Sasso was a member of the company's senior management team and served as a project executive.

“The addition of Gabe, who is a proven leader with an extensive track record of excellence in project and construction management, will enhance our leadership team,” said AY principal Edward Walsh, the director of project management services.

Sasso has experience in pre-construction management as well as project execution. He has managed a wide array of past significant construction projects, including NJ Manufacturers' regional headquarters in Hammonton; 111 Sylvan Avenue in Englewood Cliffs; a major renovation of 410,000 square feet for Citibank; a new upper school building for Gill St. Bernards in Peapack-Gladstone; and Summit Executive Center, an office renovation and expansion in downtown Summit done by Normandy Real Estate Partners and MRY Associates.

Sasso is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional as well as an active member of the New Jersey Chapter of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). He has earned OSHA 500 and 510 certifications, which allow him to teach the OSHA 10- and 30-hour safety classes.

Avison Young opened its first office in New Jersey, with Jeffrey L. Heller as principal and managing director, in October of last year. Shortly after, AY acquired The Walsh Company.

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