Aaren Salido, LEED AP, MBA
General Manager - Construction Operations at Desbuild Inc
Construction | Safety | Quality Control
Over 14 years of construction industry experience working on multi-million dollar federal projects for the U.S. Department of Defense, State Department, and National Park Services. Experience includes managing and procuring various trades throughout all phases of design and construction to maintain project schedule and budget, quality control, assisting in coordinating man-power and materials in the field, and overseeing LEED, submittals, and other construction documentation.
Desbuild Inc
https://www.linkedin.com/company/desbuild-inc
General Manager - Construction Operations
Hyattsville, MD
Desbuild Inc
https://www.linkedin.com/company/desbuild-inc
Senior Project Manager
Hyattsville, MD
Sigma Phi Delta Fraternity
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sigma-phi-delta-fraternity
Sigma Phi Delta Foundation, Chairman
Support the Foundation's mission of promoting education, supporting educational aims, and fostering intellectual excellence through scholarships and other means.
https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C510BAQGXMzq8ZtKPQA/company-logo_100_100/0/1519901223286?e=1655942400&v=beta&t=dS3DcZdimeXcPcCt4pkC_JrPR-gYU8A7GxF5yw45qp0
Sigma Phi Delta Fraternity
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sigma-phi-delta-fraternity
Director of Chapter Development
Oversee academic, professional, and social development goals for the international chapters of Sigma Phi Delta Fraternity.
https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C510BAQGXMzq8ZtKPQA/company-logo_100_100/0/1519901223286?e=1655942400&v=beta&t=dS3DcZdimeXcPcCt4pkC_JrPR-gYU8A7GxF5yw45qp0
Sigma Phi Delta Fraternity
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sigma-phi-delta-fraternity
Eastern Province Expansion Manager
Assisted with the development and establishment of new colonies and chapters in the Eastern Province of the Sigma Phi Delta Fraternity.
https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C510BAQGXMzq8ZtKPQA/company-logo_100_100/0/1519901223286?e=1655942400&v=beta&t=dS3DcZdimeXcPcCt4pkC_JrPR-gYU8A7GxF5yw45qp0
Portico Services, LLC
https://www.linkedin.com/company/portico-services-llc
Project Manager
Manage construction vendors & subcontractors, oversee project controls, quality control, and site safety for domestic and international projects.
Manassas, VA
https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C4E0BAQHK-XlSr-1ArQ/company-logo_100_100/0/1589225203516?e=1655942400&v=beta&t=ZG2V_YlNoIHFnUGAw9Y7aPdB7vdjy4pWMFlyeJbHsc8
Desbuild Inc
https://www.linkedin.com/company/desbuild-inc
Project Manager
Manage construction vendors & subcontractors, oversee project controls, quality control, and site safety for projects for the US Department of State's Overseas Buildings Operations.
Hyattsville, MD
Desbuild Inc
https://www.linkedin.com/company/desbuild-inc
Engineer
Assisting in the scheduling, coordination, and overall management of construction projects from the U.S. State Departments' Overseas Buildings Operations.
Hyattsville, MD
URS Corporation
https://www.linkedin.com/company/urs-corporation
Civil Engineer IV
Managed construction projects with oversight of contractors, construction schedules, and quality control for various Federal agencies including the Navy Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and National Park Services.
Hunt Valley, MD
https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C560BAQGfKZ1mRzkjeA/company-logo_100_100/0/1519856329158?e=1655942400&v=beta&t=hpj2O-_WGCom7HByR9qCyd6kw6WqS7TrIL0tKroDr4E
URS Corporation
https://www.linkedin.com/company/urs-corporation
Project Civil Engineer
Managed construction projects with oversight of contractors, construction schedules, and quality control for various Federal agencies including the Navy Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and National Park Services.
Germantown, MD
https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C560BAQGfKZ1mRzkjeA/company-logo_100_100/0/1519856329158?e=1655942400&v=beta&t=hpj2O-_WGCom7HByR9qCyd6kw6WqS7TrIL0tKroDr4E
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-whiting-turner-contracting-company
Project Engineer/Quality Control Manager
Managed construction projects with oversight of subcontractors, construction schedule, project accounting, bidding/estimating, and quality control for various Department of Defense (DoD) projects.
Baltimore, MD & Greenbelt, MD
https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C560BAQFnhEHBASpLig/company-logo_100_100/0/1519900959387?e=1655942400&v=beta&t=lIdpHm-9IKZqezk1WIcwLPFZ7BaXoZRJsvlflpGxt_Q
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-whiting-turner-contracting-company
Intern
Assisted with the project management and construction bidding processes for projects in the Metro Washington, D.C. area.
Baltimore, MD
https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C560BAQFnhEHBASpLig/company-logo_100_100/0/1519900959387?e=1655942400&v=beta&t=lIdpHm-9IKZqezk1WIcwLPFZ7BaXoZRJsvlflpGxt_Q
Civil Engineering - Structures, Foundations, and Construction
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
https://www.linkedin.com/school/virginia-tech/
https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C510BAQGEnHJ3Ojm1Jg/company-logo_100_100/0/1519912733262?e=1655942400&v=beta&t=dsJE7TmfiEBnR5L698jpiIU0eaUJtj8sbVNTQB0olSo
Leadership and Organizational Learning
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Baltimore|Towson University
Wright Global Business Scholarship Recipient
Construction Law
Master of Legal Studies (MLS)
Arizona State University
https://www.linkedin.com/school/arizona-state-university/
https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C560BAQHDGjY1IZJuog/company-logo_100_100/0/1519855922217?e=1655942400&v=beta&t=_sE4YlX6CkUAZzqqy-IuetFB3mGTnTg_VmZTvMHfvEs
Replace Waterline at Barracks Row, MCB Quantico, VA
Managed the replacement of a waterline at MCB Quantico. Scope of work includes site excavation, jack-and-bore construction, and site utility upgrades.
Hanger 115 – Hanger Door Replacement, NAS Patuxent River, MD
Supervised and provided quality management for the renovation of aircraft hangar at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.  Project scope included phased construction of hangar door replacement, hanger window replacement, electrical upgrades including snow melting system, and concrete placement.
Renovate Building 66 for TTCP Facility, Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Washington, DC
Supervised and provided design & quality management (Design-Build) for the renovation of Building 66 at NRL.  Project scope included phased construction of a swing space, physical security, MEP improvements, roof modifications, interior upgrades, and site utility installation.
Repair and Renovation – BEQ 288, NSA Portsmouth, VA
Supported the phased renovation of a bachelor enlisted quarters at NSA Portsmouth, VA.  Scope of work included selective demolition, HAZMAT remediation, mechanical/plumbing upgrades, and architectural improvements
Replacement of Fire Alarm Loop 5, NNSY, Portsmouth, VA
Supported the replacement of the fire alarm loop affecting over 40 facilities at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA.  Scope of work included selective demolition, fire alarm upgrades, and HAZMAT Remediation.
Marine Security Guard Residence at US Embassy Helsinki, Finland
Supervise design and construction (Design-Build) of the Marine Security Guard Residence for the US Embassy Helsinki, Finland. Scope of work included, but not limited to, selective demolition, physical and technical security installations, MEP improvements, fire protection installation to US code, interior upgrades, and site improvements.
Compound Security Upgrade, US Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh
Supervised and managed the design-build process for the compound security upgrade for the US Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh which consisted of 2 sites: Embassy and Annex compounds.  Scope of work included, but was not limited to, coordination with Designer or Record selective demolition, physical and technical security improvements, and upgrades to the existing Consular Affairs section of Embassy compound.
Phase 3 Renovation of US Consulate Shanghai, China
Supervised and managed the design-build process for the consular expansion at US Consulate Expansion in Shanghai, China.  Scope of work included, but was not limited to, coordination with Designer or Record, selective demolition, architectural improvements, mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) upgrades, physical and technical security additions within an occupied space
Hanger 124 Renovation, NAS Jacksonville, FL
Supervised renovation of aircraft hangar at Naval Air Station Jacksonville.  Project scope included phased construction of hangar door replacement, window/door replacement, fire life/safety improvements, site/civil works, and concrete placement.
Trident Training Facility - Submarine Bridge Trainer Facility, NSB Kings Bay, Ga
Supervised renovation and new construction (Design-Build) of the TTF Submarine Bridge Trainer Facility at NSB Kings Bay.  Project scope included new construction of an addition to the existing facility and renovation of existing space. Scope of work included MEP installations, fire life/safety improvements, structural steel construction, building envelope installation, and interior fit-out.
Chancery Renovation, US Embassy, Madrid, Spain
Supervised construction and quality at the US Chancery in Madrid, Spain.
Chancery Rehab, Phase #1 Swing Space, US Embassy, Athens, Greece
Supervised construction of a swing space for the US Chancery at Athens, Greece.  Project scope includes full renovation of a leased fit-out space involving major demolition, physical & technical security improvements, and architectural & MEP system upgrades.
Major Rehab of Chancery Building, US Embassy, Wellington, New Zealand
Provided assistance with design & field coordination.  Contributed to the management of the demolition and renovation of the U.S. Chancery which included structural/seismic, physical & technical security improvements, architectural, and MEP system upgrades.
Edgewood Clinic/Dental Renovation, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Major renovation of the Edgewood Clinic at Fort Aberdeen, MD. Work included upgrades to MEP, installation of medical, dental, structural, and finishes systems.
Flight 93 Memorial - Visitor Center, Stoystown, PA
New construction of the visitor center at the Flight 93 Memorial in Stoystown, PA. The work includes the construction of the visitor center and learning center campus, landscape features, construction of a pedestrian bridge, and parking area. Sought LEED Gold certification.
Weapons Training Battalion 300 Manspace BEQ, MCB Quantico, VA
New construction of a 300 manspace bachelor enlisted quarters (BEQ) at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA. Work included construction of a 3-story, masonry and concrete structure, with parking lot and outdoor recreation area. Attained LEED Gold certification.
Building 111 Restoration & Modernization, Washington Navy Yard, DC
Major Renovation of Building 111 for the Commander, Navy Installations Command at the Washington Navy Yard, DC.  Work included upgrades to MEP, roofing, and finish systems.  Sought LEED Silver Certification.
Warrior Transition Unit, National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
New construction and renovation of Buildings 62 and 17 of the Warrior Transition Unit at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD.  Work included construction of multi-level residential space, administrative offices, fitness center, dining facility, swimming pool, and parking structure. Attained LEED Silver certification.
MARSOC Headquarters Facility, Camp Lejeune, NC
New construction of the Marine Corps Special Operations Command Headquarters Facility at Camp Lejeune, NC.  Work consisted of construction of over 30 facilities including administrative space, SCIF areas, 3 bachelor enlisted quarters (BEQ), Intel-ops, transient barrack, telecomm and various other training facilities.  Attained LEED Silver and Certified certification.
Building 58 Renovation, Washington Navy Yard, DC
Major renovation for Building 58 for the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps at the Washington Navy Yard, DC.  Work included upgrades to the MEP, structural, and finish systems.
U.S. Master Clock Facility, Washington, D.C.
New construction of the U.S. Master Clock facility at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, DC.  Work included construction of structural and finishes systems and incorporation of special mechanical systems.
40-Hour EM-385 Safety Certification
US Army Corps of Engineers
Associate Safety Professional
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Construction Quality Management
US Army Corps of Engineers & Navy Facilities Engineering Command
Erosion & Sediment Control Certification
State of Maryland
Healthcare Construction Certificate (HCC)
The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)
Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Accredited Professional
U.S. Green Building Council
OSHA-30 Hour Certification
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Security Clearance
Department of Defense
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-little-b93122114
John Little
B.S. Computer Science  (Graduating Spring 2022)
Keedysville, MD
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilbadami
Nikhil Badami
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Georgia Tech
New York City Metropolitan Area
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chinmay-sevak
Chinmay Sevak
Structural Dynamics Engineer @ L3 Harris Technologies
Waco Area
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-whistler-862165bb
Keith Whistler
IT Analyst 1
Madison, WI
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-kim-596ab4171
Patrick Kim
Student at Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilbert-cruz-7a2921196
Wilbert Cruz
In search for Mechanical Engineering Internships
Milwaukee, WI
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristinelababei
Cristinel Ababei
Associate Professor at Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brey-steven-35b3a675
Brey Steven
Student at Marquette University
Palatine, IL
https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniocarrasco99
Antonio Carrasco
Mechanical Engineering Intern at IAS Inc | Mechanical Engineering | Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-lee-170038211
Andrew Lee
Computer Science at University of Maryland
Ellicott City, MD
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-lempicki
Richard Lempicki
Lab Coordinator at University of Maryland, Terrapin Works
Gaithersburg, MD
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skiff
Jordan Skiff
Dedicated professional seeking municipal leadership position in the Fond du Lac or Sheboygan areas.
Mount Calvary, WI
https://www.linkedin.com/in/evansilva
Evan Silva
Incoming Material Test Engineering Intern at Lockheed Martin Space | Chief Engineer at Texas Rocket Engineering Laboratory
Austin, TX
https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-yoshizaki-853265174
Isabelle Yoshizaki
Mechanical Engineering Student at Marquette University
Greater Milwaukee
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-greenfield-cfp%C2%AE-clu%C2%AE-chfc%C2%AE-ricp%C2%AE-5179852b
Andrew Greenfield, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®,  RICP®
Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual
Annapolis, MD
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-preston
Zachary Preston
Mechanical Engineer | DoD Cleared | Eagle Scout
Huntington, WV
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-lanum-b96b16114
Ken Lanum
Career Construction Manager – Concrete Specialist / GC / Inspector / Quality Control / Consultant
Chesapeake, VA
I am excited to announce that I will be furthering my academic career at University of Maryland’s (college park) A. James Clark School of…
https://www.linkedin.com/signup/cold-join
Liked by Aaren Salido, LEED AP, MBA
I can hear the tie backs popping
https://www.linkedin.com/signup/cold-join
Liked by Aaren Salido, LEED AP, MBA
Such an awesome experience to go through the SAP Commercial Sales Academy along with two coworkers in the office, Mike Azzarello and Kevin Costello…
https://www.linkedin.com/signup/cold-join
Liked by Aaren Salido, LEED AP, MBA
https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C4E07AQHX37SemCIOwA/group-logo_image-shrink_92x92/0/1631007432252?e=1647694800&v=beta&t=-ENAd8RppMLrgbZtdHv49c4Eon-dyVaSmNcihTj76UA
Sigma Phi Delta Brother/Alumni Group
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12311319