Aaron Deloin Baltimore
North Bethesda,MD
Summary
Hard working self-motivated and well experienced individual, with over 30 years of experience in the fields of construction, real estate development, construction management, facilities management, project management, energy and water conservation, sustainability, Design/Build, Design/Bid/Build and Preventive/Predictive Maintenance.
Results-oriented executive professional with history of delivering impactful organizational changes and strategic initiatives. Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and fostering culture of excellence. Renowned for adaptability and strong focus on achieving measurable results through effective collaboration and leadership.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director Capital Asset Management
Howard University
Washington DC
11.2023 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive mission fulfillment.
- Developed and implemented policies that improved operational efficiency across departments.
- Fostered collaboration among senior leadership to align goals with organizational vision.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring resource allocation aligned with strategic priorities.
- Mentored emerging leaders, cultivating talent and promoting professional growth within the organization.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement efforts, strengthening community partnerships and support networks.
- Analyzed program outcomes, using data to inform decision-making and improve service delivery.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Increased organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
- Evaluated program outcomes using data-driven metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted interventions.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Optimized resource allocation, conducting thorough needs assessments and prioritizing project funding.
- Facilitated successful accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Improved stakeholder relationships and trust by maintaining transparent communication channels.
- Led organization through significant transition period, maintaining stability and focus on strategic goals.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Executive Director Physical Facilities and Management
Howard University
Washington, DC
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Lead the University through the catastrophic failure of the University’s Central Steam Plant in 2017
- Developed and implemented a strategic plan to abate the University’s highest infrastructure risks
- Developed and implemented a strategic plan to address the vast amount of deferred maintenance
- Developed and implemented the strategy to standardize all equipment for capital improvements
- Developed and implemented performance metrics and key performance indicators for all vendors working under PFM
- Implemented the 3 phase QA/QC inspection program for all construction project falling under PFM
- Developed and implemented the inspection, repair and maintenance program for all high voltage switchgears throughout campus
- Developed an implemented the inspection, repair and maintenance program for all backflow preventers throughout campus
- Developed and implemented the strategic plan to replace 9000 linear feet of steam distribution piping and 9000 linear feet condensate return piping in the University’s steam tunnel not impacting the university’s normal business operations
- Maintained tight budget and fiscal controls to ensure the annual goals were achieved
- Developed and implemented the university’s preventative maintenance, asset conditioning and predictive maintenance programs
Vice President of Construction Operations
Polu Kai Services, LLC
Falls Church, VA
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Reported directly to the President/CEO
- Successfully negotiated over 250 million dollars in Federal Contracts.
- Responsible for the revenue generation
- Maintained primary profit/loss responsibility for assigned operational units
- Created, managed, executed, and monitored all the functions, policies and strategies of the organization
- Developed and implemented all safety training and safety compliance
- Developed and implemented all quality assurance and quality control training
- Implemented the three-phase inspection process to ensure construction quality management
- Development and managed all business development and marketing strategies
- Created and managed the estimating department’s quantity survey takeoff methods
- Developed and implement all project management policies and procedures
- Planned, staffed and supervised all assigned work unit activities through subordinate managers to ensure a cohesive operational unit
Vice President Business Development
Total Contracting, Inc
Beltsville, MD
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Reported directly to the President/CEO
- Developed the company’s business plan and marketing strategies
- Generated millions of dollars of revenue through marketing strategies implemented through the General Services Administration and the National Park Service
- Increased the organization’s revenue by 300% by developing relationships and negotiating sole source projects with Department of Agriculture, Department of Interior and the Baltimore District of the Army Corp of Engineers
Project Executive
Capitol Structures, Inc.
Falls Church, VA
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Worked with the estimating department and business development team to secure work overseeing the preconstruction phase to ensure the team executes the construction phase efficiency.
- Supervised all project mangers ensuring that every project in the company’s portfolio was profitable
- Coached and mentored a diverse team of construction professionals to ensure growth opportunities to achieve both individual and corporate goals and objectives
- Developed operational improvement initiatives related to corporate strategic plans
Construction Manager
National Capitol Revitalization Corporation, Inc
Washington, DC
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Reported directly to the President/CEO
- Implemented policies and procedures to ensure all developers and general contractors are compliant with the terms and conditions of the land disposition agreements
- Developed inspection reporting procedures to ensure all developers and general contractors followed all regulatory requirements
- Created checklists to ensure all developers and general contractors followed all contract documents and specifications
- Conducted onsite inspections to ensure all safety and quality control requirements were maintained
Facilities Manager/Chief Engineer
Donohoe Companies, Inc
Washington, DC
01.1993 - 01.2005
- Developed operating budgets for 60 plus properties throughout the DC metropolitan area
- Created and implemented preventive/predictive maintenance plans
- Developed capital improvement plans
- Managed all facilities’ procurements and contract management
- Directed best business practices to improve efficiency by reducing operating costs while increasing productivity
- Prepared documents to put out tenders for contractors
- Project managed, supervised and coordinated work of contractors
- Calculated and compared costs for required goods and services to achieve maximum value
- Created checklists to ensure all facilities deficiencies are being track properly and corrected efficiently
- Complete Building Services Division
Propulsion Specialist/Jet Engine Mechanic
United States Air Force
Andrew AFB, MD
01.1985 - 01.1993
- Performed all required maintenance on the power plants of the F-4 Phantom, F-16 Falcon, C-141 Starlifter and C-5 Galaxy
Education
BS - Economics
University of Maryland
College Park, MDSkills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent management skills
- Excellent intuitive skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent skills in implementing and managing policies and procedures
- Excellent negotiating skills
- Operations management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Staff management
- Relationship building
- Public speaking
- Program leadership
- Innovation and creativity
- Leadership development
- Business management
- Compliance and regulations
- Financial management
- Operational planning
- Business development
- Crisis management
- Profit and loss statements
- Negotiation
- Quality control
- Contract management
- Budget reporting
- Board relations
- Analytical and critical thinker
- Goal setting
- Executive leadership
- Budget planning
- Policies and procedures
- Contract negotiation
- Process improvements
- Planning and coordination
- Process improvement
- Operations oversight
- Stakeholder management
- Profit and loss management
- Annual planning
Timeline
Executive Director Capital Asset Management
Howard University
11.2023 - Current
Executive Director Physical Facilities and Management
Howard University
01.2016 - 01.2022
Vice President of Construction Operations
Polu Kai Services, LLC
01.2009 - 01.2016
Vice President Business Development
Total Contracting, Inc
01.2007 - 01.2009
Project Executive
Capitol Structures, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2007
Construction Manager
National Capitol Revitalization Corporation, Inc
01.2005 - 01.2006
Facilities Manager/Chief Engineer
Donohoe Companies, Inc
01.1993 - 01.2005
Propulsion Specialist/Jet Engine Mechanic
United States Air Force
01.1985 - 01.1993
BS - Economics
University of Maryland