Leadership Team
As solid as our name.
Solid Steel is home to some of the most expert building professionals you will find anywhere.
We love what we do and we love the people we work with. We’re a close-knit group who have been collaborating for years, bringing consistency and efficiency to every project. But there’s more to each of us than that – we also have lives outside the office and away from the job site. Find out more about our leadership below.
Michael A. Masula
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.
Edgardo Schmitz
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.
Email: ed@solidsteelbuildings.com
Richard Kliment
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.
