Travis Becker
Manhattan,KS
Summary
Structural steel expert with extensive experience in estimating and hands-on fabrication. Successfully estimated and managed projects up to $5 million, leveraging comprehensive knowledge in blueprint interpretation and fabrication processes to deliver quality results and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver/Equipment Operator
Benkendorf Excavation
Wamego, Kansas
01.2024 - Current
- Operated heavy vehicles to transport materials efficiently and safely between work areas and job sites.
- Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and construction activities.
- Loaded excavation equipment and materials to support project timelines and safety standards.
- Communicated project needs effectively with team members to facilitate smooth workflow and support daily operations.
Fabrication, Machining, Sales & Customer Service
R Tech Tool and Machine
Wamego, KS
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Led build process for hydraulic punch presses, ensuring quality and reliability for aluminum window extrusion manufacturing.
- Delivered technical sales support and exceptional customer service, enhancing client satisfaction and product understanding. Executed executed fabrication, machining, and product assembly, maintaining high standards of quality and precision throughout.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Executed daily tasks to ensure operational efficiency.
Estimator | Project Manager | Sales
Baker Industrial Fabrication (AISC Certified)
Longmont, CO
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Estimated and managed multiple structural steel projects valued up to $5M, ensuring adherence to budget and timeline. - Negotiated contracts, managed project detailing, and coordinated material procurement to optimize workflow. - Supervised fabrication timelines and enforced quality standards, contributing to successful project completion.
- Reviewed project specifications to determine material and labor costs.
- Prepared detailed cost estimates for fabrication projects.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to assess design specifications.
Regional Territory Manager
Brown Strauss Steel
Denver, CO
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed regional sales strategies to enhance market presence and drive revenue growth.
- Managed client accounts across six states, delivering tailored steel product solutions that strengthened client relationships. Prospected for new business opportunities while maintaining and strengthening long-term client relationships.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline sales processes, ensuring on-time delivery and enhancing client satisfaction.
- Developed relationships with clients to understand their needs and increase customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align product offerings with market demand.
Multiple Roles
RK Steel (AISC Certified)
Denver, CO
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Project Estimator (2016 2020)
- Prepared accurate estimates for structural and architectural steel projects with budgets up to $5M by reviewing blueprints and coordinating with contractors and suppliers to ensure project alignment.
- Provided cost-saving solutions without compromising on quality or deadlines.
- Production Planner (2015 2016)
- Managed work orders and scheduled fabrication processes, optimizing production flow and enhancing on-time delivery.
- Collaborated with procurement teams to secure materials and reduce lead times.
- Fabricator (2011 2015)
- Executed high-precision steel fabrication for various construction projects using welding, cutting, and assembly techniques, ensuring adherence to project specifications.
Fabricator
Barton Steel (AISC Certified)
Denver, CO
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Fabricated steel components using blueprints and technical drawings.
- Fabricated steel components for construction projects, ensuring high quality and adherence to safety standards.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts with precision.
- Collaborated with the team to achieve project deadlines and maintain quality standards.
- Maintained safety standards to ensure a secure work environment.
Fabricator
BVM Corp.
Denver, CO
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Fabricated custom steel components for industrial and commercial projects, ensuring quality and precision.
- Fabricated steel components using welding and cutting equipment.
- Operated machinery to shape metal according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications for accurate fabrication and assembly compliance.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
Education
Associate of Arts Degree -
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, CO01-2012
Skills
- Structural steel cost estimation
- Material takeoffs
- Quantity calculations
- Labor and fabrication estimates
- Bid preparation and proposal development
- Bluebeam proficiency
- Blueprint interpretation
- Project coordination
- Steel fabrication expertise
- Proposal management
- Customer service excellence
- Scope review
- Cost analysis
- Detail orientation
- Team communication
Certification
OSHA 10 Certification
Timeline
Driver/Equipment Operator
Benkendorf Excavation
01.2024 - Current
Fabrication, Machining, Sales & Customer Service
R Tech Tool and Machine
01.2023 - 01.2024
Estimator | Project Manager | Sales
Baker Industrial Fabrication (AISC Certified)
01.2021 - 01.2023
Regional Territory Manager
Brown Strauss Steel
01.2020 - 01.2021
Multiple Roles
RK Steel (AISC Certified)
01.2011 - 01.2020
Fabricator
Barton Steel (AISC Certified)
01.2009 - 01.2011
Fabricator
BVM Corp.
01.2007 - 01.2009
Associate of Arts Degree -
Northeastern Junior College