Solid Steel Buildings, Inc.

Edgardo is C.O.O. of Solid Steel Buildings. He works hard to keep order in the office and to make sure all projects work seamlessly and according to plan. He has multiple responsibilities including Value Engineering, managing building projects and keeping C.E.O. Michael on his toes. He ensures that the SSB team is ready to go on time, and stays on schedule. Edgardo also speaks 3 different languages including English, Spanish, and German.

Edgardo has over 20 years of experience in the Construction/Metal Building Industry. He began his career at the University of Chile in ‘88 and graduated with a Masters in Structural Engineering and Business Administration. He began in the industry in 1998 in Chile before moving to the US in 2005. Edgardo moved to Pittsburgh in 2007 to begin working for Solid Steel Buildings, Inc. With his passion for design and the metal building industry, Edgardo is a perfect fit as SSB.

In his free time, Edgardo enjoys spending time with his wife and their 3 kids, skiing, flying drones, and working with computers and technology.

As C.E.O. at Solid Steel, Michael works hard to make certain that SSB over-delivers on customer expectations. His multiple responsibilities include managing Sales and Construction, as well as overseeing building projects and scheduling timelines. Additionally, Michael has a knack for implementing technologies that drive the back office at SSB, and he serves as the resident Building Design Guru.

Michael has over 20 years experience in IT and the Construction/Metal Building industry. He began his career in technology at a very young age and became a successful Sales Engineer during a time when the market began to change every day. Taking his skillset to the Steel Building industry, he saw that there were gaps in both products and services being offered by other companies. Michael set out to change that, and at Solid Steel Buildings, he prides himself on providing solutions, quickly responding to any project issues that may arise and getting things done for his customers (the right way).

In addition to being a go-getter, Michael is a true family man. Outside the office Michael enjoys spending time with his daughter, golfing, as well as grilling, and smoking food on his Big Green Egg.

Maria excels as the Senior Operations Coordinator and Project Support Manager. Every project is impacted by her coordination and oversight as she works to help our crews get what they need, when they need it.

Maria brings over fifteen years of experience in field personnel management as well as in-house day-to-day operations for a large multi-national corporation. Thriving in high pressure situations has made her a well-rounded multi-tasker, capable of exceeding expectations. With a B.A. in Travel & Hospitality, Maria understands the need to clearly communicate so that customers, vendors and staff remain informed.

Maria is a dedicated mother and wife, believing the success of her position and the success of the company is a great tool for teaching her daughter the importance of a strong work ethic and solid morals. She enjoys traveling, making new, diverse friends and finding adventures and opportunities along the way.

In her free time Maria enjoys working on her new house, boating, quality time with her daughter and husband and experiencing life in a positive way, making each day better than the last.

Richard is a true champion of exceeding customer expectations as the Senior Building Solutions Manager and Mobile Office Manager. He brings a positive attitude to his work and he loves what he does every day. Richard spends most of his time on the road, traveling to our clients and making sure the projects are running smoothly and that the client’s needs are met. He has always strived to make contributions in his work that will count towards the growth of the company and the ultimate satisfaction of our clients.

Richard began his career in 1965. He joined the construction business in Florida and began working with property developments. With over 10 years under his belt at Solid Steel Buildings, Richard is one of the original employees of our company. He has gained extremely important experience in his 50+ years in the construction industry. Richard loves working on building and development and truly enjoys his job. This makes him the perfect Building Solutions Manager for SSB and our unique clientele.

In his spare time Richard enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and great-grandchildren. He also enjoys relaxing and “kicking-back” at a good fire to have a drink and tell his many interesting stories.