Construction Estimator

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1886372

CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATOR | DATA-DRIVEN ESTIMATING, VALUE ENGINEERING & BID MANAGEMENT

Core Expertise

• Data-driven cost estimating for commercial and high-end residential projects up to $100M+.
• Developing detailed quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam Revu and Excel for accurate bids.
• Value engineering and risk analysis yielding cost reductions and improved project margins.
• Subcontractor outreach, bid leveling, and negotiation to secure optimal pricing and scope.
• Building and maintaining historical cost databases to improve accuracy and speed.

Project Background

• Prepared estimates and takeoffs for tenant improvements and residential renovations valued $50K–$5M.
• Supported multi-million-dollar bids for large-scale projects, including mobilization and resource forecasting.
• Led site visits and plan reviews to identify scope gaps and capture existing-condition impacts.
• Negotiated vendor and subcontractor proposals, delivering over $2M in documented savings on select projects.
• Implemented automated reporting and dashboards to reduce manual effort and accelerate decision-making.

Key Skills

• Estimating & Takeoffs | Bluebeam Revu | Excel | AutoCAD | Revit
• Data Analysis & Automation | SQL | R | Power BI | Tableau
• Value Engineering & Risk Assessment
• Subcontractor Management | Bid Leveling | Negotiation
• Forecasting & Historical Cost Database Management
• Reporting Automation & KPI Dashboards

Education

• B.A., Economics — University of California, Berkeley

Why Interview this Candidate?

A construction estimator who combines analytical rigor with hands-on takeoff experience to deliver measurable savings and faster turnarounds. Proven to identify value-engineering opportunities that reduced costs by up to 10% and to build cost databases that cut estimating time by 20%. Well-suited for residential general contracting teams seeking accurate bids, stronger subcontractor procurement, and data-backed decision support.