Travis Bankhead
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic Licensed General Contractor with extensive experience at Columbia Valley Construction and Painting LLC. Expert in erosion control and OSHA regulations, successfully reducing project costs by negotiating supplier prices. Proven ability to lead subcontractors and ensure compliance with building codes, delivering projects on time and within budget while enhancing team productivity.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed General Contractor – Washington
Columbia Valley Construction and Painting LLC
01.2006 - Current
- Assessed project plans, spoke with clients, or designers and visited job site to better understand project scope and client desires.
- Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower prices.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Obtained construction permits and verified compliance with relevant regulations.
- Implemented strategies to reduce costs, improve productivity and reduce waste.
- Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
- Adhered to building codes and regulations in planning and construction phases for full project compliance.
- Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.
- Developed construction plans, schedules and budgets to achieve stakeholder objectives.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
- Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for management review.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Vancouver High School
Vancouver, WA06.1999
Skills
- Erosion control
- Electrical systems
- Welding and fabrication
- HVAC systems
- OSHA regulations
- Painting techniques
- Subcontractor supervision
- Roofing installation
- Scheduling and planning
- Building codes compliance
- Permit acquisition
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of staff members.
- Budget Control: Delivered 10-15 high-end residential homes annually, consistently staying up to 3% under budget.
- Time Management: Reduced project delivery time by 18% faster than the company average through enhanced scheduling.
- Renovation Efficiency: Managed complex, fast-tracked renovations, such as flood remodels or structural changes (beam installations), meeting tight deadlines.
Certification
- Licensed General Contractor (WA) - 2006- Current
Timeline
Licensed General Contractor – Washington
Columbia Valley Construction and Painting LLC
01.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
Fort Vancouver High School