Aaron J. Melad
Nampa,ID
Summary
Aaron is an accomplished and innovative leader with over 30 years of experience in new construction, large-scale renovation, and facility improvement projects. He uses his expertise in cross-functional coordination to enhance collaboration across teams, significantly reducing silos and fostering a unified approach to project execution. A proactive mindset drives preemptive problem-solving strategies, leading to improved efficiencies and enhanced team dynamics. Aaron has a natural leadership style emphasizing process improvement and individual development, with a strong commitment to integrity and respect for all individuals, ensuring accountable direction and robust communication across diverse roles.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager
WinCo Foods
01.2011 - Current
- Successfully managed seventy-five large-scale construction projects with an approximate aggregate value exceeding $1 Billion.
- Specifically selected to oversee the two largest, most complex, and growth critical projects in the company's history.
- Monitored operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies.
- Assist in new hire education and training to improve success rate and reduce ramp up time.
- Initiate and implement process improvements across internal departments and outside agencies.
- Recognize opportunities for improvement and develop repeatable, scalable solutions that support company growth and future expansion.
Owner / Manager
Melad Construction, Inc.
01.1995 - 01.2011
- Started and grew a successful company operating multiple states.
- Effectively and efficiently managed up to 30 direct reports, including hiring, training, performance review, terminations, and conflict resolution.
- Performed all facets of project management including estimating, bidding, procurement, budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and project closeout.
- Enforced strict quality control while proactively identifying constructability issues and proposing cost-effective solutions.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships.
- Managed jobsite safety, quality control, and risk mitigation.
Education
Undergraduate studies - Engineering
University of Utah
Undergraduate studies - Engineering
Boise State University
Business Management coursework - undefined
Northwest Nazarene University
Skills
- Full spectrum management of commercial, industrial, and retail facilities
- Project bidding, procurement, vendor/subcontractor management
- Budgeting, value engineering, cost control
- Schedule development, critical path management, milestone tracking
- Contract administration, quality control, and document management
- Risk management and mitigation
- Team leadership, hiring, performance management, conflict resolution
- Exceptional communication skills across all levels of workforce
- Proficient in use of technology, office tools, and software applications
- Broad exposure to managing complex groups of people to successful outcomes
- Pro-active approach to team, program, and employee development
Timeline
Construction Manager
WinCo Foods
01.2011 - Current
Owner / Manager
Melad Construction, Inc.
01.1995 - 01.2011
Undergraduate studies - Engineering
Boise State University
Business Management coursework - undefined
Northwest Nazarene University
Undergraduate studies - Engineering
University of Utah