Steven Trifon
Chatsworth,CA
Summary
Results-oriented leader with extensive experience in the construction industry. Skilled in vendor sourcing and negotiation, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while enhancing project efficiency. Committed to cultivating positive workplace culture and delivering projects on time and within budget. Known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, leadership development, and financial management. Good communication skills, problem-solving, and decision-making to achieve organizational goals. Committed to fostering teamwork and innovation for sustained success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President
Trico Construction Group, Inc
Los Angeles, California
03.1992 - 09.2025
- Oversaw the company, as well as the 25 employees. Met with potential clients, architects, and property managers for the planning and execution of diverse construction projects.
- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
- Quality standards are to be met on all projects with staff and subcontractors.
- Managed relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies effectively.
- Cultivated a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork, integrity, and accountability.
- Provided leadership and guidance on budgeting decisions to maximize resources available.
- Maintained positive working relationships with clients, architects, and employees.
- Organized and facilitated meetings, and strategic planning sessions.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members, sub-contractors, and vendors.
- Negotiated contracts.
- Reviewed reports submitted by department heads to assess progress towards meeting objectives.
- Eliminated project lags by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Resolved labor, design and tool issues during construction projects.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Managed subcontractor selection, negotiation, and performance to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Coordinated extensive planning and development of project milestones.
- Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement
- Operational excellence
- Vendor sourcing and negotiation
- Budget management
- Construction scheduling
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Estimating
- Construction means and methods
- Permit processing
- Subcontractor oversight
Certification
General Contractor License B-1048255
Project Types
Types of Commercial Construction:
· Tenant Improvements
· New Construction
· Retail Stores
· Building Alterations
· Commercial Ground Up
· Medical & Assisted Living Facilities
· Financial Institutions
· Restaurants
· Fast Food
· Hospitality
· Entertainment & Studios
Partial Client List
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
Communications Workers of America
Girl Scouts of America
American Landscaping
Kings / Lakers Training Center
Green Thumb Nursery
Cusamano Building
Hughes Helicopter
LA Times Newspaper
Safeway
University Plaza
IBM
Maui Toys
BANKING The California Credit UnionHome Federal Savings
Orange County Credit Union
City National Bank
First Republic
Citibank / Citigroup
LA Teachers Credit Union
Farmers Insurance Credit Union
RETAIL Lather StoresLittle Piggy Cotton
Wal-Mart
Red Wing Shoe Stores
Malibu Canyon Plaza
Calypso Stores
HospitalityMondrian Hotel
W Hotels
Holiday Inn
Days Inn
The Redbury Hotel
Le Meridien Hotel
List - (cont)
Assisted Living
Solheim Luther Home
MEDICAL
Glendale Medical Center
Loker Medical Office Building
Neuro Relief Medical Office
RESTURANTS
Tanners Coffee Houses
Mezzomondo
Roxbury Super ClubsBenvenuto Italian Restaurant & Bars
Sizzler
Jack-in-the-Box
Bullwinkles
Scarecrow
Carl’s Jr.
Howling Rays
Entertainment & StudiosThe Complex
Studio City Productions
Lussier Productions
KJLA Studios
Pfeiffer Brothers
John Debeny Productions
Pea & Soup Music Inc.
True Vision Entertainment
TENANT BUILD –OUTSColdwell Bankers
Farmers Insurance
Zenith Insurance
Imperial Toys Corporation
CBRE
The Salvation Army
Citibank
Timeline
President
Trico Construction Group, Inc
03.1992 - 09.2025