Travis Duncan
Thornton,CO
Summary
Project Manager with expertise in project and personnel management. Proven track record of driving results and enhancing team performance through effective leadership. Committed to building strong, collaborative relationships within teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Factor Design Build
Denver , CO
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed project timelines and coordinated resources effectively.
- Facilitated communication between clients, subcontractors, and team members.
- Evaluated project risks and implemented mitigation strategies proactively.
- Oversaw budgeting processes to ensure financial accountability.
- Reviewed contracts and specifications for compliance with client requirements.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
Project Manager
Edge Construction Specialties
Lakewood, CO
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Customer Service Specialist
CarMax
Denver, CO
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
- Took payment information and other pertinent information such as addresses and phone numbers to place orders.
- Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
- Applied basic sales strategy to engage customers and present solutions to suit individual needs.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Utilized customer service software to manage interactions and track customer satisfaction.
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
- Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction.
Construction Manager /Director of Operations
Classic HomeWorks
Denver, CO
06.2018 - 09.2022
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
- Developed and implemented quality control plan to guarantee highest standards of workmanship.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm fair pricing and quality service.
- Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.
- Developed and implemented risk mitigation plan to reduce potential project delays and costs.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
- Used computer software to design construction plans and perform calculations.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Led design and development of residential projects.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select most cost-effective contractors.
- Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of projects.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
Construction Foreman
Milender White
Arvada, CO
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Asserted control over material usage and man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Supervised crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Supervised material usage and man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Conducted monthly meetings with employees to discuss safety issues, status and development.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
- Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
Education
No Degree - General
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ05.2001
High School Diploma -
Northglenn High School
Northglenn, COSkills
- Construction management
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Project Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Budgeting
- Logistics Management
- Expense reports
- Budget administration
- Project estimation and bidding
- Strategic planning
- Residential construction
- Commercial construction
Certification
- Osha 30
- First Aid / CPR Bloodborne Pathogens
- Silica
- Fall Protection
- Fork Lift
- Tele Handler
- Skid Steer
- Boom lift
- Scissor Lift
- Excavator
- Lead Certified
Metadata
1.0.4, 3fe2e35c-3f10-483b-8c7e-87c9f7c79f40
Timeline
Project Manager
Factor Design Build
09.2024 - 07.2025
Project Manager
Edge Construction Specialties
01.2023 - 09.2024
Customer Service Specialist
CarMax
01.2022 - 11.2022
Construction Manager /Director of Operations
Classic HomeWorks
06.2018 - 09.2022
Construction Foreman
Milender White
02.2015 - 06.2018
No Degree - General
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
High School Diploma -
Northglenn High School