J Hynes worked as a union carpenter for 25-years-prior to beginning his career in-site-supervision at Trinity. This experience has given him a deep comprehension of scheduling and trade coordination, further contributing to his success in the field. J expertly manages site logistics, from supervising subcontractors and vendors to sequencing deliveries and maintaining the safety and organization of the site. He coordinates all details and communicates all information necessary to drive the project schedule, meet milestones and maintain strong relationships with all members of the project team.

Kara is a natural for the industry and an integral part of our New York office’s administrative team. She has the excellent work ethic and the attitude required to keep up with a challenging workload and to face any obstacle that comes her way. Kara is passionate about her work and her project teams know they can depend on her to give her all in everything she does.

Greatest Strengths

I’m a problem solver. I love taking a problem and anaylzing it from every angle. I enjoy work that challenges me and pushes me to think outside the box and I enjoy situations where I can work with others to come up with creative solutions.

Best Part of Your Job

The best part of my job is having the freedom to express myself  – to laugh when i need to de-stress, to speak and actually be heard, and to perform not just because I’m paid to do it but because I’m inspired to do my best.

Biggest Lesson of Your Career

It’s best not to have an ego when it comes to learning. Everyone, at every age, has something to teach, and we need to be open to learning those lessons. Interacting with people of all ages and walks of life helps you to be more creative, more open, and to see things from a different perspective.

Senior Project Manager Mike Russo is a seasoned veteran of the construction industry, starting as a mason laborer for his father’s company as a teenager. Adding to this early experience with a degree in civil engineering, he has managed the construction of just about every type of building from commercial and residential to industrial. Mike was also involved in the design and construction of numerous waterparks around the country. Design/build is his favorite type of project, working with Owners and Architects to turn a concept into reality.

Three Words to Describe Yourself

Energetic. Innovative. Resilient.

Passions Outside of Work

Family. Sports. In my free time I enjoy boating, attending my children’s events or going for a drive with the top down.

Proudest Moment at Trinity

Bringing in and pulling together the Deerfield Place project, currently under construction in Utica, NY, and Trinity’s largest project to date.

Bio coming soon…

Jillian Zafirs is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management. She got her start in the construction industry working as a project coordinator at a Boston area general contractor. Jillian’s experience has strengthened her knowledge and understanding of each individual project from estimating to value engineering, procurement, and scheduling. As part of the project team she works closely will all members involved to maintain successful communication and assistance and to ensure that each project is delivered successfully.

Three Words to Describe Yourself

Caring. Passionate. Determined.

What Potential Clients Should Know About You

Cost plays a major part in a dream becoming a reality and I will do everything I can to help see them through. By getting involved early on in the process and working with the design team and the client, I can really add value to having those dreams become a reality. I will help identify financial risks up front, come up with a game plan to control them or work with the design team on value engineering ideas to lower the cost but still deliver “vision” and details the client desires.

Passions Outside of Work

Photography, travel, DIY projects and spending time with friends and family.