Senior Leadership

Marvin A. Mass, PE, HAIA

Chairman

Marvin A. Mass, PE, joined Cosentini Associates at its founding in 1952 and has been instrumental in developing the firm into one of the top consulting engineering companies in the United States. He has been a force in the global design and construction industry for many years – largely as a result of his expertise as a mechanical engineer and his commitment to design innovation. His engineering career spans 60 years and includes pioneering achievements such as his design of New York City’s first total energy plant and chilled-water storage plant; water-side economized air-conditioning systems for office buildings; eutectic salts and vacuum tube solar collector systems; and the systems currently operating in the renowned Solar Energy House at the University of Delaware. 

As chairman of Cosentini Associates, Marvin has participated in the engineering of many of the world’s most recognized projects including the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain; Four Times Square, the first green high-rise office building in New York City; Battery Park City’s The Solaire, the first residential high-rise in the country to obtain a LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC); and many well-known New York City office buildings such as The Ford Foundation, AT&T, CBS Headquarters, the Equitable Tower, the Time Warner Center, among many others.

In 2012, Marvin published The Invisible Architect, an engaging memoir about his ground-breaking work with many leading architects in New York City and around the world. He was a long-standing faculty member at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design and Yale University School of Architecture, and he has guest-lectured at the University of Pennsylvania, Pratt Institute, and the Cooper Union. His achievements have been widely recognized by design and cultural organizations with various awards, among them the Brown Medal of the Franklin Institute, the 1990 American Institute of Architects’ Institute Honors, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). He is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE); the New York State Association of the Professions; the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); the Building and Architectural Technology Institute; the Institute for the Study of the High-Rise Habitat; and the American Institute of Architects (AIA).  He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from New York University and is a licensed engineer in 23 states.

Expertise: Consulting Engineering
Select Projects:Guggenheim Museum, The Solaire, Time Warner Center, Owens Corning World Headquarters, UBS Headquarters

Douglas C. Mass, PE, LEED AP

President

Doug Mass is the President of Cosentini Associates, internationally recognized in the design and construction industry because of his expertise as a mechanical engineer, his commitment to design innovation, and a long list of high-performance building projects designed by leading architects. Cosentini Associates is one of the nation’s premiere MEP and technology engineering firms, with a history of iconic projects over the last 70 years. His work in the area of LEED/sustainable design has involved design commissions from both corporate and government clients who have sought his assistance on the development of building systems that are energy efficient, ensure occupant comfort, and promote the preservation of the environment.

Doug’s career spans more than 40 years and includes pioneering achievements such as the design of the first sustainable high-rise office building in Manhattan (4 Times Square), the first LEED Gold residential high-rise in the country (The Solaire in New York City’s Battery Park City) and the 3rd tallest building in the world (Shanghai Tower, which received LEED Platinum certification). As part of the Tetra Tech High Performance Buildings Group, Doug spearheaded the development of an award-winning COVID-19 task force and worked with the Aspen Institute to develop Restaurant Safety guidelines which have been widely used and distributed in the restaurant and food-service industry. In addition to his contribution to designing healthy buildings, Doug has developed innovative decarbonization solutions for buildings and has overseen the design of several all-electric buildings.

Doug’s dedication to the education of future engineers and architects is evident in his service at Columbia University’s School of Architecture, New York University (NYU), and at his alma mater, Brown University. He is also a committed lecturer who has spoken extensively on sustainable design and underfloor air system design at the US Department of State, the New York City Economic Development Corporation, and ASHRAE. He has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Brown University, is a registered engineer in 26 states and two Canadian provinces, and is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and serves on the board of the Salvadori Center. Doug is also a member of the ACEC-NY Safety Committee and the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) Zoning and Design Committee.

Expertise: Consulting Engineering, Sustainable Design, Commercial, Headquarters, International, Mixed-use, Residential
Select Projects:Shanghai Tower, The Solaire, The New School, Guggenheim Museum, The Bow/EnCana Headquarters

Michael W. Maybaum, PE

Executive Vice President 

Since joining Cosentini in 1982, Mike has been responsible for major business development efforts, particularly in the high-end residential market sector, including a number of recent supertall residential projects. He is also very active in staff hiring and professional development, and in critical internal financial operations which has led to increased profitability and higher quality professional engineering services.  Mike has successfully deployed new systems, products, and advanced building techniques in major building projects; these include prefabricated central plants, chilled-beam heating and cooling systems, underfloor air, solar energy, and other highly energy-efficient products. 

During his career at Cosentini, Mike has managed millions of square feet for a wide range of projects, including mixed-use facilities, corporate headquarters hotels, residential developments, high-rise office buildings, and research laboratories. Prior to joining the firm, he was Director of the Passive and Hybrid Solar Energy Division at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). His commitment to energy conservation and sustainable design principles is rooted in his work there, where he directed the Passive and Hybrid Solar Energy Division’s more than 300 research, development, and demonstration projects for building applications; many of these outcomes became the basis for sustainable building elements in use today.  

Mike received his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from The Catholic University of America and his Master of Science in Engineering Management from The George Washington University. He is a licensed engineer in numerous states and a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). 

Expertise: Consulting Engineering
Select Projects:Songdo IBD, Museum of the Built Environment (MOBE), Baccarat Tower, City Point, Empire Outlets

Scott R. Ceasar, PE, LEED AP

Senior Vice President / Director of Sustainable Design

Scott is a Principal and the Director of Sustainable Design.  He promotes sustainable design practices in the building industry and within the firm, focusing on creating systems that are energy-efficient, environmentally responsible, and ensure occupant comfort. He has been involved in sustainable design work since 1996 when he encouraged Cosentini to join the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the organization that created and disseminated the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. Some of his major projects include Four Times Square (the first “green” commercial high-rise office building in New York City); Battery Park City’s The Visionaire (the first residential high-rise in the country to receive LEED^TM Platinum certification); Skanska USA’s New York offices (a LEED Platinum Commercial Interiors project); Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (LEED^TM Silver); the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan (LEED^TM Silver); and numerous other projects for corporate and government clients.

Scott consults on many projects to insure that sustainable design goals and energy efficiency targets are met. He has developed and supervises Cosentini’s advanced technology and analysis group, which is responsible for researching and implementing new technology and performing high-level computational analyses (CFD analysis, energy simulations, and 3D modeling). Mr. Ceasar is a LEED AP BD+C and oversees the LEED certification process, a service provided by Cosentini. 

Scott joined Cosentini Associates in 1988 and is now a Senior Vice President.  His wide-ranging project experience includes athletic facilities, academic buildings, corporate headquarters, office buildings, hotels, residential high-rises, museums and performing arts centers, public assembly facilities, laboratories, retail facilities, mixed-use developments, and courthouses.  He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a J.D. from the Brooklyn Law School. He is a licensed Mechanical Engineer in New York State, and an active member of the USGBC and the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

Expertise: Consulting Engineering, Sustainable Design, Cultural, Education
Select Projects:The Visionaire, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Stephen M. Ross School of Business, New York Wheel, SkyRise Miami

Robert M. Leber, PE, LEED AP

Senior Vice President/Director of Boston Office 

Bob joined Cosentini in 1987 and is a senior vice president and director of the firm’s Boston-area office. He is a recognized expert in the design of mechanical systems for project types ranging from laboratories and educational buildings to corporate headquarters, high-rise residential and mixed-use developments, and hotels. He also has significant experience in public assembly and government facilities. His current work includes a 300,000 sf headquarters for TripAdvisor, Needham, Massachusetts; Parcel I at Fan Pier, Boston, a Class A office building and new home to Goodwin Proctor; and the Landmark Center Redevelopment, a complete renovation and expansion of a mixed-use complex including 600,000 gsf office, 300,000 gsf retail, 500,000 gsf of below-grade parking, and 600 residential units. 

He earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Clarkson University and his Master’s in Business Administration from Boston College. He is a licensed professional engineer in numerous states and a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the National Council of Engineering Examiners, and the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP). Bob has lectured on sustainable building design, underfloor air distribution systems, and building commissioning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Graduate School of Architecture, and at several workshops held at the annual BUILD Boston conference. 

Expertise: Consulting Engineering, Sustainable Design, Education, Residential, Commercial
Select Projects:Seaport Square, Kensington Place, Hayward Place, NKU – Griffin Hall, University of Chicago

Bruno (Bud) J. Spiewak, PE, AIA

Senior Vice President /Director of Chicago Office 

Bud joined Cosentini in 1984 and is the director of the firm's Chicago office. His mechanical engineering experience spans more than twenty years and includes museums, hotels, office buildings, laboratory and related research facilities, academic buildings, retail and mixed-use developments, district cooling plants and data centers and technology facilities to accommodate e-commerce companies. 

He holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Architecture degrees from the University of Illinois and is both a registered architect and licensed professional engineer in the State of Illinois. He is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP). 

Expertise: Consulting Engineering, Commercial, Residential
Select Projects:111 West Wacker Drive, Queens Plaza, Northwestern University – Bienen School of Music, SC Johnson Wax Museum Project Honor, 150 N Riverside

Vladimir Yarmarkovich, PE, LEED AP

Senior Vice President / Life Sciences Lead

Vlad, a senior vice president with more than 25 years of experience in the design of mechanical systems, joined Cosentini in 1989. His particular expertise is in the design of HVAC systems for laboratories, performing arts venues, educational buildings, and athletic facilities. Throughout his career, he has incorporated various engineering innovations into the full range of his work, including underfloor air systems, displacement ventilation systems, and chilled beams.

Vlad is a licensed professional engineer in several states and a LEED Accredited Professional. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Moscow Civil Engineering University, and is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). He has served as a panelist at a number of Build Boston conferences, and contributed to “Chilled Beams or Expensive Diffusers?” which appeared in the ASHRAE Journal. In his spare time, Vlad is a long-distance runner.

Expertise: Consulting Engineering, Sustainable Design, Education, Residential, Commercial
Select Projects:Seaport Square, Kensington Place, Hayward Place, NKU, University of Chicago

Roman Kuzmicki

Director of Quality Control/Vice President

Roman joined Cosentini in 2005 and directs all Quality Assurance & Technical Standards efforts. He has more than twenty years of experience in a wide variety of project types including residential and mixed-use developments, healthcare facilities, office buildings, and mission-critical facilities. Roman leads a team of quality assurance specialists to conduct project reviews, research and disseminate information about new technologies to technical staff, and update the firm’s overall technical standards. 

Of particular note is his work on Shanghai Tower. He spent several months in Shanghai coordinating the electrical design and presenting design concepts to panels of Chinese experts. Reconciling the Chinese national codes, Shanghai municipal codes, and various international standards was a major project challenge.

He studied aerospace engineering at the Polytechnic Institute of New York and is a licensed professional engineer in New York State. He chairs the Electrical Code Committee of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of New York - Metropolitan Region, and is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the International Code Council (ICC). Roman’s teaching experience includes instructing engineering students in electrical design at New York University’s School of Continuing Education. 

Expertise: Consulting Engineering
Select Projects:Shanghai Tower, The Bow/EnCana Headquarters, ExxonMobil, Devon Energy Corporate Headquarters, Citigroup Court Square II

Rockwood J. Edwards, PE

Director of Code Consulting 

Rocky, a senior fire protection engineer and code consultant, joined Cosentini in 2010 to establish a code consulting group, and to strengthen our fire engineering and life safety service offerings. His responsibilities include advising clients regarding building and fire codes as well as other specialized codes. His work includes the design of fire protection systems, developing solutions to comply with the intent of the building and fire codes/regulations, and negotiations with local authorities. Significant projects include Seaport Blocks B + C, The Kensington, and The Millennium Tower, all in the Boston area.  

Rocky received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).  He is a member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, Local Chapter SFPE Board, and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). He enjoys attending sporting events and camping with his family. 

Expertise: Fire Engineering, Code Consulting
Select Projects:Seaport Square Blocks B+C, The Kensington, The Millennium Tower, Boston University Law Tower, Brigham and Women’s Hospital - NICU Expansion

Helen Rubinstein, LEED AP, WELL AP

Director of Sustainability

Helen is an experienced Sustainability Consultant that joined Cosentini Associates in 2010. She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Management Systems from Pratt Institute and a Bachelor of Science in Design & Environmental Analysis: Interior Design from Cornell University. She came to Cosentini with experience in architectural design, including sustainability research and code analysis.

Since joining Cosentini, Helen has lead numerous projects across the US and abroad through green building certifications and incentives, including mixed-use developments, core and shell office buildings, residential high-rises, hotels, libraries, corporate and institutional campuses, and commercial interior fit-outs. She specializes in finding the best sustainability strategy for complex projects, as well as shepherding projects and teams that are new to sustainability through the process of certification. She has also lead internal and external education around sustainability and developed tools to streamline Cosentini’s sustainability consulting practice.

Helen has volunteered with several industry organizations including the USGBC and Urban Green Council. She co-chairs the Cosentini Employee Wellness & Environmental Responsibility Committee and participates in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. She has also been involved with mentorship programs with Tetra Tech, Pratt Institute, and Cornell University, and has been featured as a guest lecturer at Cornell.

Expertise: Sustainable Design, LEED Facilitation
Select Projects: Songdo, Chadwick International School, Mirae Asset Center 1, Museum of the Built Environment (MOBE), University of Michigan Ross School of Business

Naomi Freedman Coffin, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB, Jr IALD, IES, DLF

Vice President, Director of Lighting

Ms. Coffin joined Cosentini with over 15 years of experience in the fields of architecture and lighting design. She has a versatile portfolio inclusive of healthcare, academics, museums and residential work. In 2017 she received the Award of Excellence from the NYC chapter of the IES for her work on the US Air Force Academy Center for Character & Leadership Development. Her deep understanding of both light and architecture lends a distinctive, refined quality to her work.

She has a Master of Fine Arts in Lighting Design from Parsons the New School for Design and a Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University.  She is also a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), and Designers Lighting Forum (DLF). 

Expertise: Lighting

Adrian Enache, PE, CPD

Vice President, Director of Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering

Adrian joined Cosentini Associates in 2001 and now leads a group of plumbing and fire protection engineers. His more than 20 years of project experience includes a variety of building types: residential, hotels, schools, mixed-use, retail, and high-rise office buildings.

In his time at Cosentini, Adrian has taken many challenging projects in New York, other American cities, and abroad in UAE, Mexico, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. His portfolio includes 220 Central Park South and Frank Sinatra High School in New York, the Vdara Hotel in Las Vegas, Al Ain Hotel and Zoo in UAE, and Brickell City Center in Miami. Most of these projects involved advanced challenging engineering designs like solar energy reuse, greywater reuse, and LP gas systems.

Adrian holds a Bachelor’s in Building Services Engineering from the Technical University of Civil Engineering in Bucharest, Romania, from which he also obtained a Master’s in Hydraulic Engineering. He is a licensed professional engineer in New York, an ASPE-Certified Plumbing Design professional, and a member of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers.