Profiles

SEBASTIANO NATIVO

Sebastiano Nativo, known as Sam, is the founder of Nativo General Contracting in 1966 and has an active and very important role in Nativo, LLC as the quality control coordinator.  Sam is in charge of monitoring the overall field operations, as well as the office administration to ensure that Nativo, LLC, including their subcontractors, adhere to his strict rules of high quality performance that he built the company on over 40 years ago.

Sam has over fifty-five years of experience in every aspect of the building and construction industry, from roads and highways, to commercial and hi-rise residences.  He is self taught in the construction industry and now teaches his experience to whoever wants to learn.  Under his management, Nativo, LLC has become known for its high quality standards and reliable performance which has established a proven track record in the construction industry.

Sam has always been a hands-on executive who is deeply committed to civic participation and has received numerous honors for his professional and public service.

VINCENT NATIVO

As an active partner, Vincent’s role in Nativo, LLC is to oversee the company’s entire estimating and bidding department, including purchasing, awarding of subcontracts and project cost control assisted by 2 estimators working directly under him.

Vincent has been extensively involved in the company’s construction operations, business development, financial planning and administrative operations since he joined the company in 1972, after finishing up schooling for construction estimating in IDC.

Vincent currently serves as board member for the Rotary Club of Verrazano charitable organization, as a board member of Community Board 11, and in the winter of 2009, was honored by the American Legion of Kings County for his public service.

VINCENT S. NATIVO, RA, AIA, LEED-AP

Vincent, known as “little Vinny”, is the second generation to join Nativo, LLC, a partner in the company, and serves as senior field project manager.  With 5 field supervisors working under him, Vinny is able to closely monitor compliance with the construction documents as well as the designer’s intent and vision.

With over twenty years of experience in the design and construction industry, Vinny has the ability to successfully coordinate projects with the owners, architects, engineers and subcontractors while maintaining the project’s overall budget and schedule.

Vinny attended Pratt Institute where he studied architecture and received a Bachelor of Architecture degree, with honors, in 1996.  In 2005, Vinny obtained his architectural license and is registered to practice architecture in the state of New York and New Jersey.  In 2008, Vinny became Green Advantage Certified and a LEED Accredited Professional.

Shortly after receiving his architectural license, Vinny became a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Brooklyn, NY Chapter, a member of the Rotary Club of Verrazano charitable organization, and presently serves as an officer in the Cathedral Club of Brooklyn.

CRISTOFARO NATIVO

Cristofaro, known as Chris, joined his brother Sam in 1969 and plays a key role in Nativo, LLC’s project efficiency.  He serves as a field coordinator of all smaller projects that require that little extra care, all of the construction projects’ materials and equipment as well as field human resources manager.

Chris has over forty years experience in the construction industry and not only has hands-on experience in the United States, but also in Italy and Switzerland.