Project Manager Construction
Resume:
Travis Knoll
Travis Knoll
Austin, TX 78721
*****.*@*****.***
March 17, 2014
Please accept the attached résumé for the position of senior project manager. I believe that my
knowledge of both commercial and residential building construction combined with my
education and experience would serve your organization well.
My wife has accepted a position in the Greater Austin area, and I would like to obtain a fulltime
position as well. I left Texas a little over 25 years ago and am excited to finally be returning.
I have been around construction all of my life and have been working in the industry for over 26
years. The first 10 years were spent in the trenches as a carpenter/foreman learning the nuts
and bolts of the business. The next 5 years were spent on the job as a project superintendent,
and the last twelve years have been spent in management as a project manager and an
operations manager for a midsized commercial builder. I have really enjoyed the design build
process. I feel it is one of the best ways to approach a project as it allows for the owner and
contractor to work together to develop a project that will fit their needs as well as their budget
and is much quicker than the traditional design, bid, build method. One task I really enjoy is
putting together conceptual estimates for projects. I feel that it is much more efficient to price as
you go in lieu of value engineering after the fact.
As a project manager I have learned to treat the client fairly and try to develop a relationship
that will foster a partnership rather than an adversarial relationship. I am very comfortable in
dealing with clients, architects, and other design consultants from conception to completion. I
am very adept at computerized construction and am comfortable using several different forms of
software for project scheduling, accounting, and estimating.
As the Operations Manager for my current employer, I focused on the overall operations of the
business as well as managing several project managers in a project director capacity. In this
capacity I negotiate projects with the clients and then assign a project manager to assist me in
developing the project.
I greatly appreciate you taking the time to review my credentials and experience. I hope that
you'll find my experience, interests, and character intriguing enough to warrant a face-to-face
meeting, as I am confident that I could provide value to you and your customers as a member of
your team.
Sincerely,
Travis Knoll
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Travis Knoll
1124 Denfield
Travis Knoll
Austin, TX 78721
*****.*@*****.***
Objective To use my work experience and education to obtain a position as a
manager with the growth potential to other executive positions.
Experience 1997–2014 Straightline Builders, Inc. Flagstaff, AZ
Operations Manager 2007 to 2014
Coordinate the day-to-day operations of a 25 to 35 million dollar a year
commercial general contractor as well as looking to the future growth of
the company.
Supervise office and field staff including estimator, sales, 6 project
managers, 3 project engineers, 20+ project superintendents
Interview and hire staff as needed
Provide leadership and training to staff
Coordinate with estimator to review project scopes and pricing
Work with business development manager to attract new clients and
retain existing
Coordinate with controller on billing, payroll and other issues
Work with company president on business strategy
Set up licensing and business registration in multiple states
Engage attorneys in multiple states for contract review to ensure
compliance with state law
Negotiate prime contracts with clients
Manage and resolve disputes between staff, subcontractors, and vendors
Prepare and negotiate subcontracts and contract change orders
Manage in house internet technology including set up of new equipment
and the procurement of new software and its installation, website and
technology integration between the office and the field
Project Manager 2002 to 2007
Supervise manpower and subcontractors on projects up to 15 million
dollars
Perform complete estimates for residential, commercial, and industrial
projects ranging in size up to $20,000,000, overseeing operations of all
projects
Negotiate prime contracts with clients
Prepare and negotiate subcontracts and contract change orders
Procurement of project materials, prepare and review submittals
Prepared and monitored schedules with Sure Track and MS project
Prepare and submit progress billings
Project Superintendent 1997-2002
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Supervised crews of up to 60 men
Ordered equipment and material
Coordinated and scheduled subcontractors
Worked with Owner/Architect/Engineer to resolve design conflicts
1997–1997 Boivin Services, Inc. Prescott, AZ
Field Superintendent
Supervised crews of up to 25 men
Ordered equipment and material
Coordinated and scheduled subcontractors
Worked with Owner/Architect/Engineer to resolve design conflicts
1996–1997 Perini Building Company Phoenix, AZ
Layout Foreman
Supervised layout crew for complete staking of McDonnell Douglas
Apache Long Bow Training Hangar, Mesa, AZ, and CCA Prison,
Florence, AZ.
Concrete formwork
Door and hardware installation
1994–1996 J. Banicki Corporation Tempe, AZ
Carpenter Foreman
Layout of various concrete structures including bridges, box culverts, head
walls, manholes, inlet structures, flatwork, and curb & gutter.
Supervised crews in the completion of formwork, rebar installation,
concrete placement, and concrete finishing
Ordered materials
Coordinated with various inspection agencies
1986–1994 Various Contractors Texas & Arizona
Journeyman Carpenter
Performed layout and general carpentry for various contractors in
residential, commercial, and heavy highway construction.
Details available on request
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Education 2012 Northern Arizona University
Master of Administration Construction Management
2009 University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science Management (Business)
Project Management Certification Courses
2007 Western International University
Associate of Arts in Business
1995 Gateway Community College / Coconino
Community College / Arizona Carpenters Union Local 408
Welding 101
Communications
OSHA 10
Interests Golf, ATV’s, Computer Repair, Hunting,
References
Ross Orgera
Pittsburgh Interiors
Steve Esposito
C.B. Richard Ellis
Daniel Bowers
Studio B Squared Design
Tim Litten
Arizona Courtlines, Inc.
Onnie Diaz
DC Taylor Roofing
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Projects 30 IHOP Restaurants Throughout Arizona, Pennsylvania, Oregon, &
Washington 1997 to Present
Design Build of ground up, conversion, and TI. Typical 5000sf build
60 to 90 day completion in most cases
Yavapai County Administration Building 2011-2012
4.5 million dollar 24,000 sf ground up
CMU/SIPS Panel Construction
Raised Computer Floor
12 Month Schedule
Yavapai Prescott Indian Tribe 2006 to Present
11 million dollar remodel of the Prescott Resort & Conference
Center. Fast track schedule of 9 weeks per floor. 160 guest rooms,
11 banquet/meeting rooms, lobby, bar/lounge, coffee/gift shop and
dining room/. Hotel remained in operation at all times.
37,000sf community resource building. 9 million dollar original
estimate, value engineered to 8 million. 12 month schedule
13,000sf office/warehouse building
Westcor The Village at Flagstaff Mall 2006-2007
150,000 Masonry shell buildings and TI for Best Buy, Linens &
Things, Cost Plus World Market, Shoe Pavilion, Old Navy,
Marshalls, and Petco. 25 million dollar contract.
Westcor Goodyear, AZ 2008
Staples 30,000sf TI
TJ Maxx Homegoods 45,000sf TI
Best Buy 2007-2008
Ground up and TI build out. 1.5 to 3.5 million dollars.
120 to 150 day schedules
Kohl’s Department Stores Flagstaff, AZ 2004
Conversion of an existing K-mart 120,000sf
120 day Schedule.
Fort Tuthill Amphitheater Flagstaff, AZ 2005
Design build of a 2000 seat outdoor amphitheater with seating,
stage support building, box office, concessions, and restrooms.
150 day schedule
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Alliance for Construction Excellence
presents
Travis Knoll
this certificate in recognition of successful completion of the
Construction Manager at Risk Training
April 19, 2010
.7 CEUs
Gary L. Aller, Director, Alliance for Construction Excellence
School of Sustainable Engineering
and the Built Environment
G. Edward Gibson, Jr., Ph.D., Program Chairman, Del E. Webb School of Construction
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