Our Story
Built by
Veterans.
Built to Last.
We didn't just start a construction company. We carried our mission forward — from the field to the job site.
Our Story
From Service
to Structure
Veteran Builders Of San Diego Inc was founded by veterans who understood that the skills forged in military service — discipline, precision, leadership under pressure — translate directly into exceptional construction.
We started with a simple belief: San Diego's commercial market deserved a contractor that operated with the same standards as the military installations that define this city. No excuses. No shortcuts. No job left unfinished.
Today, we're one of San Diego's most trusted veteran-owned commercial contractors — delivering ground-up builds, tenant improvements, and design-build projects for clients who demand the best.
Our Mission
To Build San Diego
With Honor.
Our mission is to deliver commercial construction projects that reflect the values we carried in uniform — integrity, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We exist to serve our clients, employ our fellow veterans, and build structures that stand as proof of what disciplined people can accomplish.
What We Stand For
Core Values
Integrity
We say what we mean and do what we say. Every estimate, every timeline, every handshake is a commitment we honor.
Mission Focus
Every project is a mission. We plan thoroughly, execute precisely, and don't stop until the objective is complete.
Team First
Our crew is our greatest asset. We invest in our people — veterans and civilians alike — because great teams build great things.
Excellence
Good enough never is. We hold ourselves to the same standard we held in uniform: do it right, or do it again.
Safety
Every worker goes home safe. Full stop. Safety isn't a checkbox — it's the foundation everything else is built on.
Accountability
We own our outcomes. When challenges arise — and they do — we face them head-on and find solutions, not excuses.
The People Behind the Work
Leadership Team
Marcus T. Reyes
Founder & CEO
After serving as a combat engineer, Marcus brought his expertise in logistics, leadership, and precision execution to the commercial construction industry. He founded Veteran Builders of San Diego with a single mission: build a company worthy of the uniform.
James D. Holloway
VP of Operations
James managed large-scale infrastructure projects across three continents before transitioning to civilian construction. His operational discipline and systems thinking keep every project running on time and on budget.
Sandra L. Ortega
Director of Project Management
Sandra brings a Navy engineer's rigor to every project she manages. Her background in naval construction and facility management gives her an edge in complex, multi-phase commercial builds.
Our Commitment
We Hire
Veterans First.
We actively recruit veterans transitioning out of service and provide them with meaningful careers in commercial construction. The discipline, work ethic, and team-first mentality veterans bring to the job site is unmatched — and we're committed to putting that talent to work in San Diego.
Let's Build
Something Together.
Ready to work with a team that treats your project like a mission? We'd like to hear about it.