Travis Johnson

Construction Project Manager with 23+ years of experience managing public works, capital improvement, and commercial/residential construction projects throughout California. Experienced in all phases of project delivery including procurement, design coordination, permitting, bidding, construction administration, cost control, scheduling, and project closeout. Currently managing up to 30 concurrent state-funded projects for the California Construction Authority on behalf of the California Department of General Services (DGS).

Certified Construction

Manager (CCM) with expertise in stakeholder coordination, contractor management, public contracting compliance, and Procore implementation.

Construction Project Manager at California Construction Authority (2022-01 – Present)

Manage public works capital improvement projects on California state-owned fairgrounds throughout Northern California on behalf of the California Department of General Services (DGS), overseeing projects from initial planning through closeout.

• Manage up to 30 concurrent construction projects ranging from $40K renovations to $3M ground-up facilities, totaling more than $6M annually.
• Lead all phases of project delivery including client coordination, procurement, RFP development, design management, bidding, construction administration, and closeout.
• Coordinate permitting and regulatory approvals with DSA and OSFM for state-owned facilities.
• Develop project manuals, technical specifications, bid packages, and construction contracts in compliance with California Public Contract Code requirements.
• Administer construction contracts including RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, scheduling, and contractor coordination.
• Facilitate Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings and maintain communication between stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and fair management teams.
• Track project schedules and budgets using Microsoft Project and Procore.
• Manage projects including ground-up facilities, paving, HVAC upgrades, electrical infrastructure improvements, structural retrofits, and building renovations.
• Served as organizational lead for Procore implementation, including workflow development, field customization, data migration, and staff training.

President at Square Peg Remodeling (2010-01 – 2022-12)

Owned and operated a high-end residential construction company specializing in custom remodeling and residential capital improvement projects with annual sales exceeding $5M.

• Directed all aspects of project delivery including estimating, contract negotiation, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and construction management.
• Managed up to 20 employees and coordinated multiple subcontractors across concurrent projects.
• Led client relations, project planning, and stakeholder communication throughout all project phases.
• Prepared cost estimates and proposals using custom estimating software and Sage 100 accounting systems.
• Coordinated permitting activities and inspections with city and county agencies.
• Developed CAD drawings and permit submittals for residential improvement projects.
• Conducted subcontractor bid walks, project meetings, and schedule coordination.
• Managed company financial operations including budgeting, insurance, accounting, and cost tracking.
• Implemented company technology systems including network infrastructure, website development, and digital project management tools.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Southern Methodist University