Norco Construction promotes Gargano to project executive

Melville, NY — General contractor, construction manager and design/builder Norco Construction promoted Steven Gargano to project executive. He joined the firm in 2025 as senior project manager.

“Steven’s project management expertise has contributed significantly to Norco’s growth throughout New Jersey, the East Coast and Florida over the last year. I look forward to Steven’s continuing contributions to both our company and the success of our clients’ projects,” said Norco CEO and president Norman O. Rijo.

Following the promotion, Gargano’s responsibilities encompass providing executive-level oversight of Norco’s projects, including managing client relationships, budgets, schedules and construction quality.

He currently serves as project executive for several of Norco’s ongoing projects, including the ground-up construction of the Princeton Farmhouse luxury wedding and event venue in Princeton, NJ.

Gargano holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Farmingdale State College and is OSHA 30-hour certified, along with holding multiple site safety and trade-related certifications. Prior to joining Norco, he served as project manager for several large contracting firms in the greater New York area. His experience spans ground-up and renovation work in the retail, commercial, institutional and public sectors, as well as pre-engineered metal buildings.

Established in 2002, Norco is headquartered in Melville, NY and operates a regional office in Miami, FL. The firm is a general contractor, construction manager, design/builder and owner’s representative serving retail, commercial, institutional and public clients throughout the United States.

The firm’s and its affiliated entities’ current and recent work includes six locations of Veterinary Emergency Group animal clinics in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Florida.