Travis Holtzclaw

Highly organized and proactive Construction and Project Management professional with extensive experience in preconstruction management, project estimation, and design engineering. Proven track record of developing accurate bid proposals, managing project scopes, and utilizing advanced technical software like AutoCAD, Planswift, and Edge to streamline operations and ensure high-quality project delivery.

Project Estimator and Preconstruction Manager at Churchill McGee (2022-03 – 2026-03)

• Managed comprehensive preconstruction phases, overseeing project estimation, budget forecasting, and scope refinement for diverse construction projects.
• Collaborated closely with clients, subcontractors, and design teams to establish accurate project baselines, ensuring strict alignment with architectural specifications and timelines.
• Analyzed material, labor, and operational costs to engineer competitive and profitable bid structures.
• Led risk assessment and mitigation strategies during the design phase to minimize change orders and project delays.

Estimation Engineer at Life Safety Services (2019-10 – 2022-03)

• Analyzed blueprints and other technical documentation to prepare precise time, cost, and labor estimates.
• Developed detailed bid proposals with itemized costs for client review and approval prior to commencing work on New Construction Firestopping and Fireproofing projects.
• Determined project scopes, operational boundaries, timeframes, and potential complications to produce highly accurate estimates.
• Collaborated closely with team members to deliver project requirements, solve field challenges, and consistently meet demanding deadlines.
• Juggled multiple high-priority projects simultaneously to ensure top-tier quality and timely handoffs.

Civil Engineering Intern at Power of Design Group (2019-02 – 2019-10)

• Obtained foundational knowledge of civil engineering techniques through active training opportunities and professional industry document publications.
• Assisted project engineers with layout design, including the definition of complex requirements and technical specifications.
• Read and interpreted blueprints and structural specifications to accurately determine field material requirements.
• Worked closely with Verizon Wireless to document and map out their 5G expansion network across Metro Louisville.

Drafting Technician at Rainbow Design Services (2018-01 – 2019-02)

• Created technical layouts and shop drawings using computer programs such as AutoCAD and Bentley.
• Adhered to tight project deadlines and built strong team bonds to accomplish challenging delivery objectives.
• Coordinated with the lead project engineer on final as-built drawings to guarantee the department and the customer maintained an accurate record of the final design implemented on-site.

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design – Western Kentucky University (2012-08 – 2017-05)