By Joshua Burd
Gilbane Building Co. has tapped an engineering and construction industry veteran as the newest addition to its New Jersey business development team.
Cristina Martinez joins the construction services firm as a business development manager in its Newark office, according to a news release. The company said that, in her new role, she will serve as a partner, advocate and strategist to its regional New Jersey clients.
“We could not be more excited to welcome Cristina to the Gilbane team here in New Jersey,” said Chris Cornick, a director of business development for Gilbane. “I have known Cristina for nearly a decade and have always had tremendous respect for her as a peer, but even more so as an individual with a true passion for the success of our industry and the people within it. Cristina is the absolute embodiment of the Gilbane core values and will be a seamless fit for us both technically and culturally as we look to continue to expand our presence in the state.”
Martinez launched her career in structural engineering, working on analysis and design of complex high-rise structures and commercial projects, as well as renovations of existing historical buildings, the news release said. She has participated in projects such as Times Square Tower, Somerset Corporate Center and the redevelopment of the retail concourse at Rockefeller Center.
Several years into her career, she transitioned into a marketing and business development role, leveraging her engineering expertise to better support clients’ needs and build successful industry relationships across all market sectors.
Gilbane announced the new hire last week, touting Martinez’s connections to the local architecture, engineering and construction industry. She serves as board president of the ACE Mentor Program of New Jersey and on the boards of Leadership Newark and the Stevens Institute of Technology Alumni Association.
Martinez is also an active member of Professional Women in Construction, the Association of Medical Facility Professionals and Women Builders Council, the news release said. Additionally, she was named to Engineering News-Record’s Top 20 under 40 list, which recognizes young professionals who have made significant contributions to the AEC community.
Martinez holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering, both from Stevens Institute of Technology, with structural engineering concentrations.
