Travis Newton
Strategic And Detail-oriented Change Agent With Career-long Record Of Operations, Business Development, And Project Management Success For Leading Organizations
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic and motivated leader with a strong background in guiding and supporting business development, strategic planning, and more within the construction and real estate investment industry. Proven work ethic with the ability to deliver excellent service in fast-paced environments. Skilled in analyzing complex information, managing key projects, facilitating multi-market business, and leading diverse individuals. Out-of-the-box thinker comfortable working in teams or independently to ensure solutions consistently meet or exceed business goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Operations Manager
Caliber Construction & Remodeling
San Diego, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Manage a full-service general contracting firm that specializes in high-end residential remodeling projects, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, ADUs, and whole-home transformations and investor fix and flips.
- Managed day-to-day operations, including project planning, budgeting, procurement, and quality control, ensuring client satisfaction and maintaining high standards of work.
- Expanded the business from 10 to 75 projects annually, achieving significant revenue growth year-over-year.
- Built a network of trusted subcontractors and vendors, allowing for scalable operations and faster turnaround times.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making techniques to achieve operational excellence across all departments.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- $15 Million a year in revenue
HEAD OF CONSTRUCTION
Qualcraft Construction Inc
Coronado, CA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Residential General Contractor servicing high net worth clients in Coronado.
- Managing a smaller team of 4 Project Managers, 6 Lead Carpenters, and 4 additional field staff
- Pre-Construction review of all trade partner bids, project budget, selections, schedules
- Review all PO's, weekly trade partner invoices, change orders
- Continuous training for all new hires on the company project management software
- Weekly budget and schedule meetings with PMs
- Bi-weekly field staff meetings on safety, best practices, housekeeping, paperwork
- Teach monthly lunch and learns for PMs, field staff, Interior Designers
- Monthly client budget and schedule meetings
- 20-25 projects managed on average monthly
- $18 million in production revenue for 2022
- $2 million a month in production revenue for the first 6 months of 2023
- Refine and implement new process for the construction department
- Create new performance-based bonus structure for the PMs and Interior Designers
- Daily job site inspections for QC, schedule
- When necessary, operate machinery, move dump trailers, bags on assistance
- Prepare accurate and timely reports (monthly, quarterly, annually, and ad hoc) detailing cash flow, budget variances
- Residential General Contractor servicing high net worth clients in Coronado.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Jackson Design & Remodeling
San Diego, CA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Residential General Contractor serving San Diego County
- Direct manager for the Production, Architectural, Interior Design, Estimation, Procurement, and Logistics departments.
- Managed a team of 42 individuals
- Managed $25+ million a year in revenue
- Implemented a new project management software with a client portal
- Working with the owner, helped open a new division of the company, generating an additional $3 million the first year.
- Implemented weekly company meetings for current project status
- Weekly Sales meetings for sales goals
- Monthly leadership meetings for company goals
- Increased the production department from 5 to 9 project manages creating and additional $5 million in revenue
- Create a revenue goal per PM
- Residential General Contractor serving San Diego County
REGIONAL HEAD of CONSTRUCTION
PRO.COM HOME SERVICES
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: A growth-stage, venture-backed technology-driven licensed general contractor, currently operating in seven markets in the western US with $50M projects in backlog
- Direct operations for a team of six Project Planners and 16 Project Managers; provide onboarding, continuous training, professional feedback and development, and mentorship. Maintain the highest retention and team satisfaction ratings of all construction leaders.
- Established a rubric for objective evaluation of construction experience that established consistent and effective criteria and scoring across all candidates; interviewed 20+ candidates over 14 months.
- Monitor and manage more than $20M of projects in planning and construction, including quality control, troubleshooting technical problems on-site, and direct communication with customers.
- Formulated team protocols to ensure a consistent construction and communication experience for both subcontractors and customers. Increased customer experience scores from four to five, out of five, over one year.
- Analyze and review contracts, providing technical oversight throughout the sales and estimation process pre-contract. Reviewed 400 contracts throughout four markets.
- Outline comprehensive financial reviews and forecasts for corporate leadership, maximized revenue and billing forecast accuracy to 98%.
- Collaborated with product and operations team on the software development process, providing feedback on features and requirements to enhance construction process efficiency.
- Deliver weekly safety briefing and training presentations; have maintained a minimal number of safety incidents on various job sites.
- Recognized repeatedly for outstanding performance, promoted from Project Manager to Head of Construction, then to current position for three markets in CA (San Francisco, San Jose, and San Diego), while providing part-time managerial support to Denver.
- Assist in ongoing process improvement, including revisions of policies and procedures.
- Prepare accurate and timely reports (monthly, quarterly, annually, and ad hoc) detailing cash flow, budget variances, market studies, and business strategies.
- Maintain detailed knowledge of local markets and competition and develop tailored marketing plans and strategies.
- A growth-stage, venture-backed technology-driven licensed general contractor, currently operating in seven markets in the western US with $50M projects in backlog
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
COLORADO TRADE SERVICES LLC
03.2013 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: A residential and light commercial general contractor operating in three markets, specializing in residential renovation, remodels, and small commercial projects
- Formed and grew three markets from the ground up, Denver, Nashville, and Tacoma. Amplified revenue monthly by 25% from $400K in 2016 to $3M in 2018.
- Designed and implemented innovative and comprehensive marketing, sales, and business development plans.
- Recruited, hired, and trained field staff team of 35 across three markets.
- Negotiated contracts with subcontractors and customers, reviewed estimates, and mentored and trained five project planners.
- Developed and managed the subcontractor network, grew from two to 40 over two years.
- Allocated and reviewed financials for each job to ensure 30% margins.
- Owned the customer experience through exceptional service and tailored communications. Ensured that all inquiries received a timely response.
- Coordinated and oversaw warranty functions and project closeouts.
- Created a detailed safety program for all markets, including weekly training, safety audits, and certifications.
- A residential and light commercial general contractor operating in three markets, specializing in residential renovation, remodels, and small commercial projects
Operation Manager
RHINO ENERGY SERVICES
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Oil and Gas Industry
- Oil and Gas Industry
Regional Manager
AVALANCHE EQUIPMENT
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: Oil and Gas Industry
- Oil and Gas Industry
Senior Project Manager
MAJESTIC DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
01.2004 - 01.2008
Project Manager
WESTERN STATES CONSTRUCTION
01.1998 - 01.2004
Lead Electrician
THE OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPANY
01.1997 - 01.1998
Lead Electrician
DURANGO ELECTRICAL SERVICES
01.1995 - 01.1997
Electrician
SPECTRUM ELECTRIC
01.1994 - 01.1995
Education
Business Management
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO 05.2001 -
Skills
Strategic planning
Technical Proficiencies - Construction Software
- Co-Construct
- Pro Core
- Builder trend
- Microsoft Project
- Blue Beam
- Timberline
- Plan Swift
- Windows
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Corner Stone
- Jobber
- M Help Desk
- Excel
- Google Sheets
Awards
Company awards at Pro.com for Ownership, Selflessness, & Customer Success
Certifications And Licensure
- NARI CR Certified
- OSHA 30 Certified, 02/01/21
- First Aid and CPR Certified, American Health Care Academy
- CDL with Hazmat Certification
Certification
NARI CR Certified
Timeline
Operations Manager
Caliber Construction & Remodeling
01.2023 - Current
HEAD OF CONSTRUCTION
Qualcraft Construction Inc
01.2021 - 01.2023
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Jackson Design & Remodeling
01.2019 - 01.2021
REGIONAL HEAD of CONSTRUCTION
PRO.COM HOME SERVICES
08.2017 - 01.2019
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
COLORADO TRADE SERVICES LLC
03.2013 - 08.2017
Operation Manager
RHINO ENERGY SERVICES
01.2011 - 01.2013
Regional Manager
AVALANCHE EQUIPMENT
01.2008 - 01.2010
Senior Project Manager
MAJESTIC DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
01.2004 - 01.2008
Business Management
Fort Lewis College
05.2001 -
Project Manager
WESTERN STATES CONSTRUCTION
01.1998 - 01.2004
Lead Electrician
THE OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPANY
01.1997 - 01.1998
Lead Electrician
DURANGO ELECTRICAL SERVICES
01.1995 - 01.1997
Electrician
SPECTRUM ELECTRIC
01.1994 - 01.1995