ALIGN BUILDERS - Key Persons
Adam is a seasoned Superintendent with more than 15 years of construction experience. His background lies in overseeing all aspects of construction operations for a variety of commercial and residential projects including; estimating, pre-planning, project buyout, contracts, submittals, RFIs, project scheduling, and field operations management.
He earned an associate degree in Construction Technology from Houston Community College and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Cal State San Marcos.
Andy is one of Align's OSHPD Superintendents with vast experience in OSHPD projects throughout San Diego County. Andy has a strong background in Doors, Frames, and Hardware including door Automation. Andy is DBIA Professional Certified and Enjoys working in the Healthcare Environment. Andy enjoys building relationships of trust, that help with current and future projects.
After graduating from San Diego State University, Austin began a career in law enforcement working locally in the county of San Diego. Austin was drawn to the construction industry because it provided an excellent opportunity to work collaboratively as a team to find solutions and make a difference in the community. Since making the transition into the construction industry, Austin has thrived on the daily challenges that arise on fast paced projects. He enjoys building relationships and finding solutions to ensure each project is a success for the client and all of Align's trade partners.
Outside of work, Austin enjoys golfing, traveling, and going to the beach.
Project Manager Ben Horak Coming from several years in the estate planning, investing, tax planning world required a full throttle approach to learn and adapt to the construction world. Now with the Align Builders team, the decision to move to a new industry couldn't have worked out better by being a part of the challenging and meaningful projects we have built and currently in process of building. Helping deliver (2) 60,000 sq. ft. healthcare builds has been a personal highlight with hopefully more to come as we continue to work hard and set our sights high at Align Builders. Our empowering team environment, visionary and practical leadership team, combined with a company culture and structure that encourages excellence, people first, and forward thinking is the fuel that makes it all go at Align.
Bob is a husband and father of two littles; surfer, fisherman, and musician, there's no shortage of things that capture his interest and keep him energized. Construction has always brought a lot of fulfillment to Bob. It's provided him with the chance to point out a real, tangible thing to friends and family and take pride in being a part of the team that accomplished their goals. That fulfillment comes from a shared sense of bringing value to the clients and accomplishing something as a team. He's so grateful to have the opportunity to be part of this epic group of folks pulling together!
Brandon is passionate about building trust in relationships which he sees as the cornerstone of successful projects. After graduating from Texas Tech University, Brandon began a career in construction, moving to San Diego in 2006 and working almost exclusively on healthcare projects of various sizes. Brandon was drawn to Align Builders after working with them as a client at a major healthcare system in San Diego. "Working with Align Builders through complex and challenging issues in the healthcare environment gave me the opportunity to see what Align is made of. It made me want to be a part of this team." Outside of work, Brandon loves cycling, offshore fishing, snowboarding, and cooking for his family. He stays busy with three teenage boys!
Brennan is one of our Project Engineers - passionate about keeping a project's document control organized and the information flow between all parties effective. After graduating from Wheaton College in Chicago, Brennan was especially drawn to Align Builders' deeply held commitment to organizational health and its inspiring mission to raise the bar of the broader construction environment by bringing people together. Before Align, Brennan had not imagined himself operating in the construction industry but has found the unique aspects of construction to be an arena in which his passion for leadership and creating clarity can be stretched toward continuous improvement and growth. Outside of work, Brennan loves to play guitar and lead worship at church, camp, hike, surf, and travel with friends and family.
Brittany is an experienced project manager who loves one-of-kind projects. Brittany thrives on owner-client relationships and making projects fun and memorable. Brittany started her construction career on the business development side before moving to the bay area and becoming a project manager for an electrical contractor. Her background in electrical allows her to be creative in complex situations. Brittany has been on multiple unique projects that are impactful to our environment such as; Scripps Ocean Atmosphere Research Simulator (SOARS) that will mimic the ocean with unprecedented accuracy, capturing the interactions of wind, waves, microbial marine life, and chemistry at the sea surface in a laboratory setting, and the Allen Lab at UCSD whose research combines scanning probe microscopy with electronic transport measurements to study quantum materials and utilize them for emerging technologies, such as quantum computing, and includes installation of a Faraday cage. On the Healthcare side, Brittany has completed a pharmacy, nuclear scanner room, and the Center of the Future of Surgery at UCSD which is the first of its kind to improve and expand surgical options using emerging technology, and to disseminate knowledge to future and practicing clinicians. Brittany is always ready for a new challenge and does it with a smile on her face!
Brittney has been in the construction industry for several years starting out at Richard & Richard Construction based out of San Marcos. Her unexpected love for the industry and her coordinating role led her to pursue a permanent career in the field. She has had the opportunity to be on project management teams for projects ranging from custom homes, small tenant improvements and restaurants to multi-million-dollar ground ups! Brittney's passion was ignited even further since jumping on board with Align Builders. Her ability to expand her role into Align's Corporate and Personal Success & Development teams has been one of the highlights of her career and she believes the best is still yet to come!
At Align, I'm empowered to freely address the tasks that I've been given and proactively take care of other issues before they arise. It's a healthy environment for our team and for our trade partners.
With a decade of dedicated service in the construction industry, Carlton brings a wealth of expertise and a steadfast commitment to excellence. Throughout his career, he has cultivated a reputation for prioritizing project safety and fostering strong relationships with clients and trade partners. His diverse experience spans across various construction domains, including new construction, renovations, and occupied TIs for both the public and private sectors.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Carlton enjoys cooking, chess, and immersing himself in the great outdoors by camping and hiking.
Cassie is a project engineer here at Align Builders. Initially, she never imagined herself in the construction industry, but her internship with Align throughout her senior year of college completely changed her perspective. She fell in love with the work and was drawn to the company's values and culture. After graduating from Point Loma Nazarene University, Cassie joined Align, bringing her passion and skills to each project. With her strong work ethic and attention to detail, Cassie is excited to make a lasting impact and contribute to Align Builders' continued success as a project engineer. When she not working, Cassie enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, camping, baking, and trips to the beach.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Project Manager
Chad Coons is one of Align Builders Project Engineers. His attention to detail and ability to connect with others are what makes Align Builders standout among the rest. Chad shares the commonality of graduating from Point Loma Nazarene University alongside fellow alumni at the company. He is excited to see how Align will be difference makers in the construction industry. Chad desires to be a leader that elevates others and be someone that's trusted.
With over 18 years of construction experience on multiple types of projects including OSHPD and Life Sciences, Chris Hampton has been responsible for managing multiple OSHPD 1 projects (Acute) concurrently with 3 direct reports (Superintendents) in occupied hospitals. He has a strong understanding of all trades in construction including fire sprinklers and MEP systems. His strong client service skills have accounted for multiple projects being awarded to keep him working for their hospital. His understanding of architectural and engineering plans and specifications, including building codes and quality control allows for his projects to run as seamlessly as possible. He understands the demands and challenges of working in occupied hospitals where construction is an ancillary service and how to manage staff expectations. Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with governing agencies and job specific inspectors keeps the project on schedule. With previous experience as a project manager and possessing estimating skills, he provides additional outlooks and projections. Having managed all facets of construction schedule, this ensures that all milestones are met.
Job Titles:
- Project Engineer
- Superintendent
Chris Huchel is a Project Engineer at Align Builders. He is driven by excellence and enjoys getting the opportunity to work alongside others. Graduating from Point Loma Nazarene University with a Business Administration degree, Chris is excited to dive deep into what the construction industry has to offer. He views each day as an opportunity to grow in the craft and could not have found a better place to do this than Align Builders.
Cody graduated with a Marketing Degree from Westmont College in Santa Barbara and since then has accumulated quite a bit of marketing experience. He has worked in the Property Management, Non- Profit and Food Service Sectors. His most recent experience as a Marketing Director at Chick-fil-A Santa Barbara is where he developed a passion for people and creating an experience for the guest through a wide variety of marketing materials. Cody loves to encourage others and to see them grow more than they ever thought possible. In his free time, he loves to spend time with his wife and son, mountain bike and play pickleball.
Job Titles:
- Director of Special Services Group
Daniel joined the Align Builders team as a project engineer. With the support of some great mentors, Daniel became a Project Manager that has tackled some challenging projects under the jurisdiction of OSHPD and DSA. Daniel's passion for improving the construction environment has driven him to pursue a new role that will bring the organization back to its roots. He is now leading Align Builders Special Services Group that will expand Align Builders construction services to smaller projects to better service our customer's needs.
Ellis is new to the construction industry, recently having graduated from the University of Denver where he studied property development and played Division I lacrosse. His brother, Owenn Geis (who also works at Align) introduced him to Align Builders. Ellis was drawn to Align's unique approach to construction and the collaborative and positive environment that they promote. Ellis enjoys problem solving complex issues and collaborating with others to achieve a common and tangible goal. Ellis is excited to begin his career with Align and learn as much as he can along the way.
Superintendent Eric Coffin Married 29 years. Hard to believe she stuck with me this long. So, I thought I was an expert at most things, but as it turns out, I'm just real good at building stuff. However, my lovely wife continues to let me know I am not an expert at "most things".
Ethan is passionate about cultivating relationship and providing a uniquely personal experience within the construction industry. Graduating with a degree in international business from John Brown University, Ethan was seeking a company that understood the importance of combining personalized relationships with extreme technical skill. After choosing to pursue a career in construction, Ethan discovered Align Builders and was drawn by our ability to execute construction in a way that provides clarity for all parties involved within a healthy organization. Ethan comes to Align with experience in TI's in the biotech world and is excited to continue growing in his technical and construction expertise here at Align.
Before graduating from PLNU studying business management, I was given an opportunity to intern at Align Builders my junior year, which unexpectedly sparked my interest in the construction industry. With my role as a project engineer, I can thrive in a dynamic environment where my organizational skills, open-minded approach, and strong work ethic contribute to the success of my team. I am grateful for the collaborative and growth-oriented culture at Align, where every team member is encouraged to challenge themselves. Outside of work, I love to stay active, spend time at the beach, listen to music and thrift!
Our culture at Align is exciting and infectious. You feel like you can take on the world and are not put into a box.
For as long as he can remember, Gary has been around construction projects. As a young kid going to work with his dad and grandfather on Saturdays and helping with jobsite clean ups. To getting his first job at age 17 as a laborer with a General Contractor. He knew quickly that he wanted to be involved and establish his career in the construction industry. He's moved his way up the construction ladder throughout the years to currently as field superintendent and loving every minute.
When not at work, Gary loves spending time with his amazing wife and four awesome kids. They love being outside from camping, to hiking, to fishing.
The teamwork aspect of including our trade partners in the planning and execution of construction truly speaks to our Build Together mission.
Greg has a strong understanding of all contract documents and excels with client and construction team services, ensuring that all parties always have full situational awareness of the project and further ensures that projects are running efficiently. He has spent most of his career managing ground up construction, focusing on structural concrete and the trade partners that are supported while the physical building is being built. He also has extensive knowledge and focus in on-site construction and project logistics. He understands the demands and challenges of large projects with multiple phases, extensive demolition, and unique conditions and he excels. He is very effective at forecasting for unforeseen conditions and potential issues that can and will arise during a project. Greg takes a very humble approach to leading a project and ensures that all parties involved are fulfilled.
After graduating from Point Loma Nazarene University with a degree in history, Hayden joined the team at Align as a project Engineer. While many cease to find a correlation between history and construction, Hayden seeks to use the past as a foundation to build for the future. At Align, Hayden enjoys the collaborative work environment and feels privileged to be a part of a team that strives to make a positive impact in the San Diego community. Hayden loves to surf and can always be seen with a smile on his face
Hernan is driven by the desire to build the best version of himself. He loves to fish, play sports, watch the Lakers and Green Bay Packers and be at the beach. Growing up in Wilmington, CA, Hernan comes from humble beginnings, starting in construction at 16 years old doing drywall/finishes with his father to make a living. He continued to grow within the industry, going to school and developing a love for construction, allowing him to rise into new leadership positions. Hernan is always looking to improve and surround himself with those similar hardworking "go-getters" which lead him to join the Align Builders team. He is dedicated to learning everyday how to be better in all aspects of his life, but most importantly, as a builder and as a family man.
Jackson loves collaborating with all stakeholders on each project while developing relationships and trust. He enjoys engaging with owners to make their projects come to life, and tackling all problems head on throughout the project's lifecycle. Jackson strives to create successful projects through his positive attitude, proactive communication, and the experience of our team.
Jackson is a strong believer in continued self-improvement and loves to get out of his comfort zone. When not working, he can be found outdoors with his family either in the mountains or at the beach. He is grateful to have found such an excellent company with strong values and even better people. Jackson is looking forward to the years to come with the Align OC team!
James been working in the trades since he was 18. His management/professional skills were developed through years of experience in the industry & school of hard knocks - Life! He is passionate about helping others and building things, just so happens that Align does both of those! When James is not on-site you can find him surfing, hiking, and fishing with his son.
Jason is a Superintendent focused on delivering solutions in the technical & demanding markets of Healthcare, Life Sciences, Higher Education and Corporate construction. His expertise lies in planning and onsite team engagement to drive solutions. He also has solid OSHPD experience. Jason is passionate about planning, finding solutions, and bringing people together to make things happen!
Jeff works in the preconstruction department as an estimator. He enjoys spending his time with his wife and their two kids, going to the beach as a family, surfing & playing golf. He is passionate about all aspects of the building process, but especially to see the final product after after working with the first set of drawings. Jeff is deeply gratified and humbled by the knowledge that he contributed to a project. While Jeff is new to the GC world of estimating, he is eager to learn & contribute to the positive impact that Align is projecting on the SD & OC community. He really enjoys the culture and the awesome environment at Align.
Job Titles:
- Director of Orange County
Jesse has been working in the healthcare and life sciences sector of construction since 2009. He holds a Professional Engineering license in the State of California and has a Masters Degree in Business Administration. Jesse got his start in construction in 2008 working at a Civil Engineering Firm. He attended Purdue University where he obtained a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus in Structural Engineering. Since his first time on a construction site in 2008 he was hooked on the fast pace nature of construction. He enjoys tackling problems as a team with all the different stakeholders of any given project. During his time at Purdue he was able to work as a full-time year-round intern at Kiewit Power and Turner Construction. Following completion of his degree at Purdue he headed west to start a career in California working within the Healthcare Division of Turner Construction. After 5 years with Turner he made the transition to Align Builders where he has been employed since 2017. In 2017 Jesse became a registered and licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California. He also obtained a Masters in Business Administration in 2020 from Louisiana State University - Shreveport. Jesse's career has been focused primarily on projects within the healthcare and life sciences industry. He has worked on projects worth $250M and been the Project Manager for jobs ranging in size from $1M-$20M. Outside of work Jesse enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. He loves the outdoors and spends his time at the beach or in the mountains whenever possible. He enjoys surfing, running, biking, camping, hiking and has even completed an Ironman Triathlon!
John is an experienced project manager with over 27 years in leadership positions across a wide spectrum of industries. John has spent his entire construction career with Align Builders, starting as a Quality Control inspector and progressing to Project Manager. His specialties include OSHPD/healthcare, research laboratories, and life science. Prior to joining Align, he helped lead the US Navy contractor team for Submarine Rescue and Recovery where he participated in numerous worldwide rescue exercises and was instrumental in the certification of the Navy's only submarine rescue asset.
John began his professional life after graduating from the University of Missouri with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and being commissioned an Ensign in the Navy. Following nuclear power training, he served aboard the USS Pennsylvania and as the Quality Assurance Officer at Deep Submergence Unit. After separating from active service, John helped the County of San Diego develop the Disaster Service Worker program in which healthcare professionals were trained in providing disaster response and triage care following natural disasters or terrorist type events, including pandemic flu planning. He continued his Navy service in the Reserves, retiring in 2014.
In his spare time John is actively involved in little league baseball, coaching and serving on the board of his local league. After his son moved on to high school, he took up umpiring to stay connected with the baseball community. He also enjoys taking his daughter to the beach and watching her learn to surf.
Absolutely love the culture and the work life balance Align offers, it's like working with family!! All focused on the same thing, engaging people to work together to make things happen.
Jon is on a mission to help people become the kind of leaders who make a lasting positive impact on the construction industry. For him, fulfillment lies in seeing others thrive in a healthy work environment. A place where they love contributing their time, talents, and energy because they are inspired by a clear, shared mission. A place where they feel genuinely known and cared for.
In 2021, I graduated from Cal State University Long Beach with a bachelor's degree in business management. Like many of Align's employees, I never imagined myself working in the construction industry. However, after meeting the Align team and discovering the values they hold within the workplace I was able to imagine an entire career in this field. I have a strong passion for clear communication, healthy confrontation, organizational excellence, and servant leadership. All of which, are key traits necessary to succeed in the pandemonium of a complex and busy construction site. I am looking forward to strengthening my skills and challenging my weaknesses as I grow in my career here.
Outside of work, I am deeply invested within my church community. I am married to an amazing girl who is currently getting her master's degree in teaching. I love anything and everything involving the great outdoors. If you can't reach me, ninety percent of the time I'm probably surfing.
Justin Henderson is a culture driven person who seeks to learn and grow. He is a recent graduate from the University of San Diego, majoring in Business Administration and Real Estate. As a veteran of the United States Navy, he understands the necessity of having a strong culture, which is what drew him to Align Builders. He believes in what we are building here and wants to be a part of redefining the construction experience with an incredible team. When he is not a full time project engineer, he is a full time husband and father, spending each day enjoying watching his family grow.
Jumping into the Construction field has challenged Kaitlyn more then she have ever been challenged before. She has met some of the most influential and genuine people along the way, and is excited to connect with even more now that she is apart of Align. While Kaitlyn's education is in a different field of study, it has helped shape her work ethic and discipline in her career and everyday life. Growing up watching her father work in the construction industry as a commercial plumber and business owner Kaitlyn was taught that hard work and persistence always prevail. It is her hope to instill this truth into the hearts of her 2 beautiful children. She hopes to have the same impact on her children as her Father did on her. Kaitlyn's family enjoys days by the pool, Camping in the Mountains, and good Ole Country music!
Job Titles:
- Assistant Project Manager
All team members are empowered to take initiative and operate with ownership on their projects.
Luke draws his inspiration and motivation from the opportunity to collaborate with likeminded individuals in the construction environment. Construction has been a part of Luke's background for many years. Growing up, Luke learned what it meant to be a servant leader by watching his father work as a residential general contractor. Then, while earning an Associate Degree from MiraCosta College, Luke joined a small GC in North County San Diego, where he discovered his own passion for the industry. Since then, he has worked for multiple companies, seeking one that stands apart from the rest. When Luke found Align Builders' commitment to organizational health, positively changing the construction environment, and the continuous pursuit of personal growth and improvement he chose to settle here. Outside of work, Luke enjoys connecting with his family and community, surfing, playing music, and doing home projects
At the age of 20 was when Mark found his passion in the Construction Building Industry. Mark believes in never giving up and always seeing projects, tasks, and activities to the end. One thing that hits home for Mark is when people see the end result for the first time, and they say "wow" or "this is amazing", with sincere gratitude in their hearts. There is something that clicks deep down inside him when he feels like he's making a difference in people's lives.
Mentally, he always focuses on…for his team and crew. Over his years in construction, he has grown in self-control, doing his best to not get caught off-guard, and always being positive. Mark has a natural charisma which he leverages to foster teamwork in the diverse and potentially divisive construction environment.
Monica is one of our project coordinators and is excited to learn all about the world of construction and everything that goes into working on a big project. After graduating from California State University of Fullerton, Monica worked in the medical field in administration and insurance. She learned so much about organization, being a dedicated employee, the power of active listening, and how to be a problem solver to help those get the treatment they needed as quickly as possible. Monica is passionate about creating a positive work environment where people can come together and work effortlessly as a team. While she never thought she'd join the construction industry, she is so happy to be a part of such a great company that encourages her growth as an individual and a team member.
After working in Architecture his first few years out of college, Owenn decided to make the switch over to construction to be more engaged in the building process. He enjoys collaborating with the trades to solve problems and has found there is something new to learn every day on a construction site.
I'm a dad to 3 children, I am a brother to 11 siblings, and I have been married 18 years. I have an OSHA 30 card, ICRA Certification, HILTI Fire penetration certificate, reach forklift certificate, Genie Lift Pro certification, and a vocational certificate for superintendent and estimating .journeyman carpenter. I am a well experienced assistant superintendent. I help with scheduling. I've worked in the construction industry for over 30 years, working several of those years as an assistant superintendent. My specialties include, infectious control and prevention, MRI and office buildouts, and designing hospital spaces.
Ryan is a loving husband and father. He enjoys spending time with their two pets, unwinding at the beach, or working on their beautiful home. His journey in construction started in Washington DC and has extended to the West Coast. For Ryan, construction is more than just building structures; it's transforming spaces that achieve our clients' goals while creating a powerful team focused on success. When you work with Ryan, you're partnering with someone who genuinely cares about the people he is around, and the high quality of work being delivered.
Ryan found his home away from home at Align Builders, where a strong sense of collaboration, communication, and positivity are the norm. Ryan is a passionate superintendent familiar with all aspects of the project from new construction to TI renovations.
Originally from England, Sam started her career in HR for a large hospital group just outside of London. After moving to San Diego with her husband she switched gears and began working in construction accounting and administration. With 20+ years' experience in both residential and commercial construction, Sam joined Align in 2020 during what can only be described as a crazy year!
Seth is an avid outdoorsman who finds solace in hiking, flyfishing, and reading. He shares his life with his lovely wife, Emily, and draws inspiration from his family's lineage of handymen and construction workers, nurtured on a small homestead in Northern Arizona. With over 7 years of experience spanning from estimating to project management in commercial landscape construction, Seth brings to the table discipline, a focus on building relationships, and a natural talent for problem solving, and he is eager to start building together!
Job Titles:
- Director of Corporate Initiatives
Shea started his career in the clothing industry with a few close friends from college (Point Loma Nazarene University) building a business for 10+ years in Los Angeles. Once Shea met his wife, they both had a desire to start their family in San Diego closer to their extended family. He made a career and industry change and joined the Align team and has truly enjoyed being part of the Align family. He appreciates the challenge and support that is fostered by the Align team that has helped fast track his development.
Steve has extensive knowledge of the construction industry, with over 40 years invested in the trades. His breadth of experience includes several jurisdictions of construction, DOD, OSHDA, multi-city, metal buildings, and car dealerships.
Steve brings deep knowledge and expertise to all of the projects he works on at Align Builders. He has been with our company since the beginning and we are honored to have him on our team.
As the founder of Align Builders, Steve's sole mission was to create an organization with clear purpose and strong principals that would attract like minded individuals where we could all thrive together. His fulfillment comes from seeing others succeed but above all else, being a part of an organization where regardless of your role, people will challenge you to improve. Steve was raised by an inspiring single mom, he's a father to three awesome kids, and supported by a rock-solid loving wife.
Steven Boarts is one of our amazing site superintendents that helps us oversee all of Align's building process, from preplanning to closeouts. Steven started his career in the residential atmosphere, where he would learn and grow into a young superintendent allowing him to apply his knowledge and would allow him to grow with the Align organization. While working as a superintendent, Steven thought it would be fun to enroll into a Culinary Art program where he had always wanted to learn how to cook. Although Steven is a young superintendent, he offers 20 years of construction experience starting his role as a laborer at 17 yrs. old, to now managing multi-million-dollar projects.
Along the way of Steven's career path, he has become a loving husband and a father to 2 beautiful children.
Taylor is a proud graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University, where she earned her degree in Software Engineering. With a solid foundation in technology, she thrives as both a problem solver and an innovator. Beyond her professional pursuits, Taylor's passions lie in surfing, fitness, and traveling to new destinations. Additionally, she is deeply passionate about mentoring teenage girls, helping them navigate life's challenges and becoming a light in the environments they are placed in. Taylor is thrilled to be a part of the Align team and deeply appreciates the incredible individuals she is surrounded by.
After receiving is Business degree at San Diego State - Tom found himself gravitating towards the jobsites where he worked as a carpenter over summers rather than the sales offices he had interned in. Since then - Tom has worked in a multitude of projects within the industry - from high end residential where he worked as a site foreman and carpenter to running commercial and OSHPD renovations. His experience in sales and marketing bleeds into how he runs his jobs as he pays special attention to the customer service aspect of the buildout firmly believing "how we build is a vital component to the outcome of what we build."
Outside of work Tom is an avid mountain biker, camper, golfer and film buff.
Trevor leads preconstruction and estimating at Align Builders. He is passionate about providing value and clarity to Align's clients during pre construction and delivering project costs and schedules that can be trusted.
He and his department are responsible for providing conceptual budgets, assembling GMPs, prequalifying and selecting subcontractor partners, bid leveling, constructability reviews, preliminary project scheduling, phase/logistics planning, value engineering, and project handoff. He is also responsible for design and preconstruction management on Align's design/build projects.
Trevor has experience in a wide variety of markets, including: cGMP/pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare (both acute care and outpatient), higher education, class A office, R&D laboratories, science & technology, and life sciences. He also has experience in numerous project delivery methods, including: GMP, cost plus, hard bid/lump sum, CMGC/CMAR, and design/build.
He particularly enjoys identifying potential problems (constructability/existing conditions/procurement) and working with the design and ownership/CM teams to resolve them during design development. He also enjoys talking to subcontractors during preconstruction to better understand the reasons behind a particular element of a job's cost and schedule duration.
In his free time, Trevor loves to spend time with his wife and three sons, go surfing, and organize his garage.
Right after high school, Vinny went on to serve in the US Army as an Infantryman and later as a Non-Commissioned Officer prior to leaving the service and joining Align as a Project Engineer. He brings a unique set of professional skills in leadership, diverse team management, and problem solving. Vinny has always had a passion for helping others and pushing people to strive for more. He never thought he would end up working in construction given his track record of military experience, but the values and principals that Align lives by is something that really resonates with him. He brings the fun energy to the team and any jobsite that is infectious where he believes he can make a strong impact on others. In his free time, he loves to spend time outdoors training and working with his dog named Cash who is a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois
After graduating from California State University San Marcos and receiving a degree in business marketing, William spent time in both B2B and B2C sales before being drawn to construction. The joy of working with diverse groups of people to solve problems, getting to build relationships, and see the progress of a project day after day is what brought him to construction and makes him excited to grow and learn every day. In his free time, he likes to surf, hike, golf, and spend time with his family and friends.
After graduating from Point Loma Nazarene University with a Bachelor's in Business Administration, he determined that the construction industry was where he belonged. Zach was drawn to Align Builders because of their drive to create positive change in the construction industry as well as their healthy business culture. Zach's strong communication and teamwork skills allow him to collaborate with others in order to efficiently and effectively complete a project. Zach is excited to learn, lead, and grow while building together with Align.