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)
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Metro Chapter & Baltimore Chapter
Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce
Years in business
Office locations
Core services
Leadership Team
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
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
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
Joseph Hyman
Senior Project Manager
Education/Certifications
University of Maryland Baltimore County (BS-Civil Engineering)
Focus Areas
Construction Operations, Team Training, Safety, Quality Control
Kathleen Prentice
Comptroller
Education/Certifications
Montgomery College (AAS-Accounting), University of Connecticut (BS-Human Development & Family Relations), University of Maryland (MS-Marriage & Family Therapy)
Focus Areas
Finance and Accounting, Administration, Policies and Procedures
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
Operations Team
Deevanshu Upadhyaya
Senior Project Engineer
Education/Certifications
NMIMS University Mumbai (BS-Civil Engineering; MBA-Technology Management), University of North Carolina (MS-Construction Management), OSHA-10/OSHA-30, multilingual
Focus Areas
Construction Project Management, Scheduling, RFIs and Submittals
Shubha Karada
Project Engineer
Education/Certifications
JD Institute of Fashion Technology India (Advanced Diploma-Interior Design), Visveswaraya Technological University India (BS-Civil Engineering), University of South Florida (MS-Civil Engineering)
Focus Areas
Construction Project Management, Scheduling, RFIs and Submittals
Lauren Desiderio
Project Manager
Education/Certifications
Bates College (BS-Geology), CPR, OSHA-10/OSHA-30, OSHA HAZWOPER
Focus Areas
Construction Project Management, Scheduling, RFIs and Submittals
Naomi Berhanu
Assistant Project Manager
Education/Certifications
Montgomery College (AS-Civil Engineering), University of Maryland (BS-Civil and Environmental Engineering), OSHA-10/OSHA-30, LEED GA
Focus Areas
Construction Project Management, Scheduling, RFIs and Submittals
Arindam Dey
Project Engineer
Education/Certifications
NMIMS University Mumbai (BS-Civil Engineering; MBA-Technology Management), University of North Carolina (MS-Construction Management), OSHA-30, multilingual
Focus Areas
Construction Project Management, Scheduling, RFIs and Submittals
Lindsay Burleigh
Preconstruction Coordinator
Education/Certifications
Penn State University (BA-Landscape Architecture), ISA Certified Arborist, Licensed Landscape Architect (MD, VA)
Focus Areas
Estimating, Constructability Reviews, Document Control & Distribution
Axel Jimenez Sr
Lead Superintendent
Education/Certifications
Gaithersburg High School, CPR, OSHA-10/OSHA-30, bilingual
Focus Areas
Safety Management & Safety Training, Team Supervision, Subcontractor Management, Quality Control
Juan Guzman
Area Superintendent
Education/Certifications
Forania Mixta #46, Guadalajara, CPR, OSHA-10/OSHA-30, bilingual
Focus Areas
Safety Management, Team Supervision, Subcontractor Management, Quality Control
Daniel Lopez
Area Superintendent
Education/Certifications
Instituto Nacional de Usulután, El Salvador, Northern Virginia Community College (Construction Management), CPR, OSHA-10/OSHA-30, bilingual
Focus Areas
Safety Management, Team Supervision, Subcontractor Management, Quality Control
Carlyn Moody
Administrative Assistant
Education/Certifications
Morgan State University (Family & Consumer Sciences)
Focus Areas
Administration, Records Management, Budget and Billing Support