Pittsburgh Magazine Names Rriccardy Volcy to 40 Under 40
The Turner Construction engineer is recognized for his leadership in architecture and community development in Pittsburgh.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Remote Work
Pittsburgh Magazine has selected Rriccardy Volcy, a 39-year-old engineer at Turner Construction, as a 2026 40 Under 40 honoree. Volcy has made significant contributions to major local infrastructure projects including the Pittsburgh International Airport terminal modernization.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights Volcy's career path from immigrating to the U.S. from Haiti at age 14 to becoming a leader in the Pittsburgh construction and architecture community.
Volcy is currently 39 years old and has worked as an engineer at Turner Construction since 2022. He attended Carnegie Mellon University after immigrating to the United States at age 14.
The players
Rriccardy Volcy
He is an engineer at Turner Construction who serves as the former president of NOMA Pittsburgh.
Turner Construction
This global construction management company specializes in complex infrastructure and commercial projects.
Pittsburgh Magazine
The publication provides local news, cultural coverage, and annual rankings of community leaders in Pittsburgh.
The details
As the former president of NOMA Pittsburgh, Volcy launched an initiative designed to provide professional support to young and aspiring architects. His engineering portfolio includes serving as the leading QA/QC engineer for the Elevate Bio Pit Basecamp project located at Hazelwood Green.
Timeline
Volcy joined Turner Construction in 2022.
The 40 Under 40 honors were announced in 2026.
Market Landscape
Volcy's professional rise in the city follows the development path established by the UDREAM Fellowship. His recognition reflects a broader trend of major construction firms investing in local engineering talent to manage complex regional infrastructure upgrades.
Local residents and professionals can expect continued advocacy for young architects through the programs Volcy established. His work on large-scale infrastructure projects directly supports the modernization of regional facilities used by the public.
The takeaway
Volcy's career demonstrates the impact of dedicated professional mentorship and fellowship programs on regional development. Aspiring engineers can look to his leadership at NOMA Pittsburgh as a model for creating pathways into technical and design careers.
Further reading
Learn more about the local professional environment in the Remote Work section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Pittsburgh Magazine.
