Director of Engineering

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Candidate No.
238830

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 238830

CIVIL ENGINEERING EXECUTIVE | TRANSPORTATION, BRIDGE & PROGRAM DELIVERY

Core Expertise

  • Strategic leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams across transportation, bridge, and construction disciplines.
  • Program management of multimillion- to billion-dollar infrastructure portfolios with P&L and financial oversight.
  • Business development and capture leadership that expanded market presence and won major public-sector work.
  • Construction management and claims resolution ensuring on-time delivery, safety, and regulatory compliance.
  • Organizational restructuring, mentoring, and staff development to boost productivity and professional growth.

Project Background

  • Directed design and construction of highways, bridges, drainage, and stormwater systems for public agencies.
  • Managed statewide capital programs exceeding hundreds of millions, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk controls.
  • Led value engineering and constructability reviews producing multi‑million dollar cost savings on major programs.
  • Negotiated contracts, amendments, and change orders to protect margins and accelerate project delivery.
  • Coordinated stakeholder engagement, public meetings, and technical workshops with federal and state agencies.

Key Skills

  • Program & Construction Management | Capital Improvement Planning
  • Business Development | Capture Management | Proposal & Pricing Leadership
  • Contract Negotiation | Claims Management | Financial Forecasting
  • DOT/FHWA Regulatory Compliance | QA/QC | Constructability Reviews
  • Bridge & Highway Design | Traffic Engineering | Drainage Systems
  • Team Leadership | Mentoring | Organizational Change Management

Education

  • Ph.D., Engineering Management — Walden University
  • MBA, Management — University of Indianapolis
  • B.S., Civil Engineering — Tri-State University

Awards & Recognition

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) — Indiana
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) — Wisconsin

Why Interview this Candidate?

Seasoned civil engineering executive with a proven record of securing and delivering large transportation programs and delivering measurable cost savings. Demonstrated ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams, negotiate complex contracts, and partner with public agencies to advance capital projects on time and under budget. Ready to apply strategic leadership and hands-on delivery experience to accelerate infrastructure initiatives.

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