Mayor Walsh Appoints Brian Messe to Construction Administrator

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the appointment of Brian Messe as Construction Administrator in the City of Syracuse Department of Water. Messe will act as a liaison between the Department of Water and contractors regarding construction and maintenance projects. He will also work to ensure that projects follow appropriate timelines, safety guidelines and use proper materials.

Messe previously served as an architect with the city Department of Park and Recreation. In this capacity, he played a key role in developing the Parks 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), creating preliminary architectural drawings to advance projects, and offering computational project cost estimates. Additionally, Messe contributed to securing project funding, participated in project design, and played a role in construction administration, contract fulfillment, and final inspections.

Prior to his tenure at the Department of Park and Recreation, Messe gained hands-on experience with construction and green building practices while working for contractors and landscaping companies. During this time, he collaborated with residential and commercial clients, leading negotiations on timelines, budgets, and materials for each project.

Messe received his Applied Science Associates in Architectural Technology from SUNY Onondaga Community College. He is also a certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) and Inclusivity Assessor (InclusiveU).