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Travis Ballard Superintendent
Superintendent
Charleston,TN
Summary
"Honest, Hard Working and Dedicated" Critical thinking individual with a high level of integrity and a strong work ethic. With Ten years hands on experience in the field and 15+ in management of Ground ups, Remodel, industrial, waste water, hospitality, automotive, food packaging facilities, restaurant's and a little multi family, totaling over 25+ years of experience. Educated in OSHA safety requirements and experienced leading teams of over 60 workers. Proficient in carpentry, flooring installation, concrete work, framing, cabinetry, painting, forklift operation, with a explanation point in plumbing, steel erection and welding . A Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and the Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. A energetic and willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A Knowledgeable construction professional known for developing effective schedules, creating plans to see projects through to completion and assessing work to comply with applicable codes. A Multitasking Superintendent who works productively to meet very tight deadlines and have not missed a deadline to date.
Overview
30
years of professional experience
16
Certification
Work History
Morgan Construction Company GC
Superintendent
12.2022 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Aldi's Grocery / Murfreesboro, TN
- 22,000 sq. ft.
- Ground up
- Led teams of subcontractors
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular inspections, resulting in zero workplace accidents for duration of project
- Coordinated with architects and engineers to be proactive and address design changes and resolve technical issues, ensuring smooth project execution
- Implemented efficient construction methods, resulting in 15% decrease in overall project costs.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by holding safety meetings and doing regular walk throughs.
- Supported coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
Berry General Contracting
Superintendent
01.2021 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Worked with City & State inspectors making sure we're within code prior to inspection.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Maintained daily reports/timesheets/pictures using Project Management software. Pro-Core/MS Projects
- Maintained safe and clean job-site, adhering to OSHA standards.
- Used construction management software (MS Office Projects & Pro Core) to document daily activities as well as RFIs
- Exemplified strong leadership skills.
- Achieved 100% on time our short-term milestones and deadlines.
- Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
Zone Construction GC
Project Manager
09.2019 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Paseo de la Riviera, Coral Gables ($200+ Million)
- Lead all aspects of project operations for multi-million-dollar luxury home and resort hotel projects
- Direct project teams across multiple large-scale, high-complexity construction projects with different international locations; schedule all construction phases from excavation to final inspection
- Deliver on-time, on-budget, highest-quality projects and create referral-generating clients and happy design partners
- Develop lasting trust-based relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
- Coordinate extremely complex delivery schedules for all project materials, including logistics of transporting equipment and having it delivered to job sites at just right time
- Procure and deliver critical materials to job sites to keep projects on or ahead of schedule, and Trade Partners and Project Managers working at maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
Zone Construction G.C.
Assistant Project Manager
09.2019 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Worked as assistant to Project Manager on $15 Million project
- Reviewed subcontractor estimates, conducted detailed scope review meetings with prospective contractors, negotiated final contract values, and drafted scopes of work
- Collaborated with superintendent and project manager to control and report project progress, and conducted weekly progress meetings with field supervision personnel
- Detailed sequence of work to be performed through project completion and identified timeline conflicts
- Kept updated look-ahead schedules to enable accurate, timely communication with Clients and Design Partnered about key project decision points, with particular emphasis on critical path.
Ammonia Refrigeration Inc.
Superintendent
09.2017 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Ensured projects were completed according to approved time, quality, and cost estimates
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated clear definition of work priorities with workers
- Implemented safety procedures and verified workers were trained accordingly
- Coordinated crew and subcontractor work activities and materials acquisition and maintenance
- Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Resolved conflicts between staff and customers swiftly and professionally.
- Directed 5 plus projects producing exceptional cost savings by closely managing $55 million project budget.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
LUNDIN Construction
Superintendent
02.2011 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Reduced process downtime by restructuring ongoing projects, ensuring quality and compliance
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration by more than 10%.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies for them to deliver under-budget project completion
- Determined project schedule, including sequencing all construction activities for optimal efficiency
- Continuously inspected job sites for observation of safety protocols by staff and subcontractors.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Monitored supply levels and identified cost-effective materials to reduce project expenses
- Enforced Safety compliance across project personnel and operations, limiting lost time incidents
- Conducted routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning, and closeout
- Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections and communication with inspectors.
Education
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Associate of Science from Project Management
01.2016
University Overview
- Dean's List 2015/2016
- 3.66 GPA
- Ranked in Top 5% of class
McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA
No Degree from Mechanical Engineering
01.1991
Skills
- Ground Up Building Construction
- demolition and renovation
- Subcontractor management
- First Aid/CPR
- Project organization
- MS Office Pro Core
- SWWPS
- Team Leadership-Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Construction Software (eg Pro Core, Plan Grid)
- OSHA Regulations
- Budget Management
- Quality Control/ Assurance
- Problem Solving
- Change Order Management
- Building Code Knowledge
- Site Measuring and Marking
- Decision-Making
- Self Control and Integrity
- Planning & Scheduling Expertise
- Materials Management Project Budgeting
- Crew Safety Meetings
- School Community Relations
- Project Coordination
- Corrective Actions
- Project Commissioning
- Punch Lists
- Contractual Obligations
References
- Alan McVey, 276-623-5720
- Steve Mizener, 712-490-9252
Projects
Aloft Hotel, Gainesville, FL ($16+ Million). Ground up
Certification
- Licensed Crane Operator (100 Ton) & forklift operator
- First aide/CPR Training
- Certified Pipe Welder, AWS Section IX
- NCCER Master Pipe Fitter License
- Aerial lifts, Forklift, Skid Steer, Confined Space trained, Competent Person for Scaffolding, and several others
- OSHA 10 & 30
Timeline
Superintendent
Morgan Construction Company GC
12.2022 - 11.2023
Superintendent
Berry General Contracting
01.2021 - 11.2022
Project Manager
Zone Construction GC
09.2019 - 01.2021
Assistant Project Manager
Zone Construction G.C.
09.2019 - 09.2020
Superintendent
Ammonia Refrigeration Inc.
09.2017 - 09.2019
Superintendent
LUNDIN Construction
02.2011 - 06.2017
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science from Project Management
McNeese State University
No Degree from Mechanical Engineering
- Licensed Crane Operator (100 Ton) & forklift operator
- First aide/CPR Training
- Certified Pipe Welder, AWS Section IX
- NCCER Master Pipe Fitter License
- Aerial lifts, Forklift, Skid Steer, Confined Space trained, Competent Person for Scaffolding, and several others
- OSHA 10 & 30
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