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GENERAL OVERVIEW
Mr. Finney has been actively
involved in construction for over twenty years. He holds a B.S. in Construction
Management from Colorado State University and is currently a Class C Licensed
General Contractor in Denver, Colorado. His extensive hands on experience,
education and role as a Superintendent, Project Manager and General Contractor
have allowed him to be intimately involved in every aspect of the construction
process. He is familiar with both the administrative and production components
of the industry and thus able to accurately pinpoint the cause of what can often
be a complex web of misunderstanding and/or work performance that undermines
construction disputes. His experience has taught him how to successfully
navigate through conflict in a professional manner.
Summary of Qualifications
Education
1980-1982 University of Colorado
1982-1985 Colorado State University; B.S. Construction Management
Courses of Study
Business: Accounting, Finance, Business Law, Human Relationships,
Disputes Settlement, Construction Contracts
Engineering: Static’s, Mechanics of Materials, Properties of Construction Materials, Structural Design, Engineering Economy, Design-Wood Structures, Soil Engineering
Industrial Sciences:
Construction Surveying, Architectural and Construction
Planning, Construction Estimating, Construction Planning and Scheduling,
Mechanical Systems, Electrical Design
Contracting Experience:
Includes residential construction (custom & semi-custom homes, remodels,
additions including “poptops” ), light commercial, tenant finish / retail
Field: Site/building layout, concrete forming & pouring (mainly flatwork), foundation underpinning, perimeter drain installation, rough framing, window/door installation, exterior trim carpentry including custom decks & porches, metal roof installation, structural steel erection, drywall/tape & texture, interior trim/paneling/millwork, cabinet installation, interior door & hardware installation, laminate countertop fabrication & installation, architectural stair railing installation, tile setting, paint & stain, appliance installation
Supervisory: Direct supervision & coordination of employees & subcontractors, project quality control, safety control, site/property protection, on site project meetings w/ Owners, Architects, Engineers as needed to confirm progress and/or address potential problems, inspection scheduling and walk through with building inspectors
Administrative:
Blueprint reading/red lining, , project consultation & design assistance as
required, develop comprehensive project estimate, subcontractor bid
solicitation/negotiation, finish specification development, project scheduling,
progress payment scheduling, bid preparation & presentation, contract
negotiation, secure construction permits, job costing & budget reviews/analysis,
change order preparation and implementation, dispute resolution
Chronology
1978-1985:
Various General Contractors; Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Residential Carpenter: Performed all phases of exterior and interior carpentry
on
condominium projects, townhomes, custom homes including log structures
Carpentry Foreman: responsible for building layout, daily scheduling and
performance
of carpentry activities
1985-1987: Reid Burton Construction; Ft. Collins, Colorado
Commercial Carpenter: Concrete foundation and flatwork including form setting,
installation of pre-cast concrete wall panels, installation of structural steel
beams, bar
joists & columns, installation of corrugated metal decking
Assistant Site Superintendent: Assisted superintendent on commercial projects;
responsibilities included site / building layout, scheduling subcontractors,
quality
control, recording daily job log
1987-1989:
KZ Smith & Company; Denver, Colorado
Superintendent: On site carpentry and supervision of all subcontractors on
custom
home and home addition projects ($250K – $1.5M range)
1989-1991: Downing & Associates; Santa Monica, California
Project Manager: Developed and managed an in-house construction department
involved in apartment / condominium remodel and conversion; responsibilities
also
included estimating, scheduling, supervision of subcontractors and an in-house
crew of
18 laborers & tradesmen
1991-1993:
Mastersson Construction; Boulder, Colorado
Superintendent: Onsite carpentry and supervision of all subcontractors on new
commercial ( $2.5M ) and residential remodel projects
1993-1998: Finney Construction; Boulder, Colorado
General Contractor: Licensed (Class C) G.C. working primarily on residential
remodeling and home additions ( $50K - $350K range )
1998-2007: Finney Construction; Denver, Colorado
General Contractor / Contract Project Manager: Licensed (Class C) working
primarily on residential remodels and
home additions ($150K - $850K range)
