About Us

WarrenBuilds is a best value general construction firm.
From concept to punch list, we deliver quality, value, and expertise.

WarrenBuilds is a Minority owned Best Value firm serving the Maryland, Virginia, and the DC region. Over more than 25 years, WarrenBuilds has earned a reputation for excellence as a provider of General Construction and Site Work.

Designations & Affiliations

WarrenBuilds is a dynamic small business with designations and affiliations that support a wide range of contracting needs.

  • Prince George’s County Based Small Business (CBSB)

  • Prince George’s County Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)

  • Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)

  • Baltimore City Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

  • Maryland Small Business Reserve (SBR)

  • Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE)

  • Howard County EBO (Equal Business Opportunity) certification

  • Charles County Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)

  • Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

  • District of Columbia (DC) Certified Business Enterprise (CBE): LBE, SBE, DBE, DZE.

  • Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Metro Chapter & Baltimore Chapter

  • Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce

26

Years in business

2

Office locations

2

Core services

Leadership Team

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Shane Warren


President and CEO

Education/Certifications
University of Maryland (BS-Mechanical Engineering); Northwestern University (MBA)


Focus Areas
Strategic Vision, Leadership, Client Engagement, Business Development, Corporate Culture, Staff Mentorship

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Jon O'Keefe


Senior Pre-Construction Manager

Education/Certifications
University of Miami/University of Maryland Baltimore County (Business & General Studies)


Focus Areas
Business Development, Preconstruction Budgeting, Constructability Reviews, Value Engineering, Project Estimating

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Ermias Legesse


Senior Project Manager

Education/Certifications
Clemson University (BS-Civil Engineering), MD E&S Certification, bilingual


Focus Areas
Construction Operations, Team Training, Safety, Quality Control

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Joseph Hyman


Senior Project Manager

Education/Certifications
University of Maryland Baltimore County (BS-Civil Engineering)


Focus Areas
Construction Operations, Team Training, Safety, Quality Control

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Kathleen Prentice


Controller

Focus Areas
Finance and Accounting, Administration, Policies and Procedures

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Julie Nielsen


Chief Human Capital Officer

Education/Certifications
Auburn University (BS-Business Administration), Marymount University (MA-Human Resources)


Focus Areas
Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Employee Benefits, Coaching & Mentoring, Strategic Planning