Travis Hopper
Littleton,CO
Summary
Resourceful Site Supervisor tenacious about keeping operations on-schedule and on-budget. Successful at coordinating diverse resources and satisfying tough clients according to demanding timelines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Construction Superintendent
Dream Finders Homes
2022.05 - 2024.06
- Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance regularly, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and maintaining accountability throughout the lifecycle of each project.
- Managed subcontractors effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
- Enhanced overall project success by proactively identifying areas for improvement in construction processes and implementing necessary changes to optimize efficiency and quality.
Residential Construction Manager
Lennar
2021.04 - 2022.05
- Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Developed strong working relationships with subcontractors to ensure timely completion of tasks without compromising quality.
- Collaborated closely with clients to ensure project objectives were met, maintaining transparent communication throughout the process.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Completed projects within time constraints by effectively managing schedules and allocating resources.
- Established a reputation for excellent crisis management skills when unexpected issues arose during construction, quickly developing solutions to minimize project delays.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Successfully managed high-profile projects, enhancing company reputation and attracting new clients through demonstrated reliability and consistency in delivering results.
Purchasing Manager
Lennar
2019.06 - 2021.03
- Managed vendor relationships with savvy negotiations on pricing, deliveries, and terms
- Enhanced purchasing department with regular and thorough reviews to identify areas of potential improvement
- Ran successful purchasing departments by developing procedures, training personnel, and proactively correcting problems
- Resolved problems impacting purchasing reliability, cost, or quality with proactive approaches
- Implemented purchasing policies with expert understanding of market conditions and business objectives
- Stayed ahead of changing market conditions, flexing with product availability and keeping a robust directory of available suppliers
- Kept consistently quality levels with detailed specifications and regular conformance checks
- Developed and implemented purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
- Oversaw efficient bidding processes, reviewing proposals and awarding contracts
- Minimized costs with effective contract negotiation and expense control strategies.
- Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual terms.
Residential Construction Manager
Lennar
2015.08 - 2019.06
- Managed site conditions, including safety protocols and scheduling
- Directed code-compliant construction and quickly addressed any violations
- Oversaw projects such as residential from development phases through construction administration and final walk-throughs
- Planned, scheduled, and coordinated construction project activities to meet deadlines
- Satisfied clients with open communication and exceptional construction work
- Corrected procedural matters, complaints and construction problems in collaboration with owners and contractors
- Modified schedules to account for delays caused by issues such as bad weather and materials problems
- Studied job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods
- Monitored work of subcontractors and verified compliance with contract terms
- Kept sites compliant and safe by overseeing worker activities and verifying quality of work performed.
- Successfully managed high-profile projects, enhancing company reputation and attracting new clients through demonstrated reliability and consistency in delivering results.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Arapahoe Community College
LITTLETON, COSkills
- Relationship building and management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Scheduling Coordination
- Environmental awareness
- Site Safety
- Quality Assurance
- Construction management
- Purchase Order Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Management
- New Vendor Setup
- Contract Negotiation
- Cost Reduction
- Strategic Sourcing
- Site Management
- Scope Management
- Job and Material Estimates
- Blueprint and schematic understanding
- Permit acquisition
- Lean Construction Principles
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Safety oversight
- Preconstruction Planning
- Project Closeout
- Bid Evaluation
- Material Procurement
- Change order management
- Waste Reduction
- Scope development
Timeline
Residential Construction Superintendent
Dream Finders Homes
2022.05 - 2024.06
Residential Construction Manager
Lennar
2021.04 - 2022.05
Purchasing Manager
Lennar
2019.06 - 2021.03
Residential Construction Manager
Lennar
2015.08 - 2019.06
Associate of Arts -
Arapahoe Community College
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