Trey Finton
Los Angeles
Summary
Experienced Estimator with over 8 years in luxury residential construction across Southern California. Skilled in conceptual budgeting, ROM development, GMP pricing, and subcontractor procurement. Collaborates effectively with owners, architects, and trade partners to create precise budgets and facilitate smooth project transitions from preconstruction to construction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Estimator | Preconstruction
Drake General Contractors
Sherman Oaks
08.2024 - Current
- Lead estimating efforts for luxury residential remodels, custom homes, and complex renovation projects throughout Los Angeles.
- Prepare ROM, conceptual, schematic, GMP, and lump-sum estimates utilizing CSI-based cost breakdowns and scope analysis.
- Manage subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, scope reconciliation, and procurement planning for projects exceeding $20 million in construction value.
- Develop project budgets, construction schedules, cash flow projections, and cost reporting tools.
- Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and trade partners throughout preconstruction and active construction phases.
- Support project teams with change management, cost control, schedule updates, and constructability reviews.
- Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving strategies while maintaining design intent and project quality.
- Utilize Procore, Bluebeam, Excel, and other construction management platforms to streamline estimating and project documentation.
Lead Project Manager
Teague Design INC.
Malibu
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed the development and construction of seven luxury residential projects with individual budgets ranging from $3.2M to $13.2M.
- Assisted ownership with property evaluation, acquisition due diligence, preliminary budgeting, and project feasibility analysis.
- Developed project budgets and proformas from initial concept through construction, helping guide investment and development decisions.
- Coordinated architects, engineers, consultants, permitting agencies, and contractors throughout design and construction.
- Led procurement, scheduling, cost control, and subcontractor management across multiple active projects.
- Evaluated products, materials, and construction methods to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining design intent and quality standards.
- Prepared project reporting, budget updates, and schedule forecasts for ownership and key stakeholders.
- Supported projects from early planning and entitlement phases through construction completion and turnover.
Assistant Project Manager/Construction Estimator
Shoreline Construction and Development
Beverly Hills
04.2014 - 01.2021
- Advanced from field laborer to project management and estimating, gaining hands-on experience with trades including framing, concrete, and finish carpentry.
- Developed a strong understanding of residential construction means, methods, sequencing, and trade coordination through hands-on field experience.
- Supported estimating and preconstruction efforts on luxury residential projects representing more than $21 million in construction value.
- Prepared quantity takeoffs, reviewed construction documents, and assisted in developing project budgets and bid packages.
- Assisted lead project managers with procurement, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and cost tracking.
- Supported the construction of custom residential projects with budgets ranging from $8 million to $14 million.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Entrepreneurship
University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)
Oxford, Mississippi05-2021
Skills
Preconstruction & Estimating
- ROM Budgeting
- GMP Development
- Lump Sum Pricing
- CSI Cost Breakdown
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Scope Leveling
Project Controls
- Budget Management
- Cost Tracking
- Change Orders
- Schedule Development
- Procurement & Buyout
Software
- Procore
- Bluebeam
- Excel
- AutoCAD
- Asana
- Salesforce
- CompanyCam
Timeline
Senior Estimator | Preconstruction
Drake General Contractors
08.2024 - Current
Lead Project Manager
Teague Design INC.
12.2022 - 07.2024
Assistant Project Manager/Construction Estimator
Shoreline Construction and Development
04.2014 - 01.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Entrepreneurship
University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)