About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1499513
SENIOR ESTIMATOR — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & SITE DEVELOPMENT
Core Expertise
- Estimating underground sewer, storm, and water systems for municipal and private developments.
- Leading turnkey site development bids including earthwork, erosion control, concrete, and asphalt.
- Producing detailed quantity takeoffs and cost models using advanced Excel and estimating software.
- Interpreting geotechnical reports and integrating soils data into accurate bid pricing.
- Value engineering and feasibility studies to reduce construction costs and schedule risks.
Project Background
- Managed estimating and project execution for heavy-civil work on annual programs exceeding $8M.
- Prepared bids and takeoffs for underground utility contracts ranging from $30K to $12M.
- Directed turnkey projects from clearing and demolition through finish grading and paving.
- Performed field-based quantity verification and led operations coordination to improve constructability.
- Built subcontractor relationships and refined bid strategies to increase win rates and margins.
Key Skills
- Proficient with Bluebeam, HeavyBid, EarthWorks, and ProContractor estimating platforms.
- Advanced Excel (custom spreadsheets), MS Project, Word, and Outlook for project controls.
- Quantity takeoffs, detailed cost estimating, and disciplined change order management practices.
- Underground utilities, earthwork, erosion control, and comprehensive site development estimating.
- Value engineering, feasibility studies, and strategic bid development to optimize margins.
- Field operations experience, heavy-equipment familiarity, and adherence to safety and compliance standards.
Awards & Recognition
- Contractor of the Month (2001) — national recognition from an industry publication; finalist for Contractor of the Year.
Why Interview this Candidate?
They bring 30+ years of focused estimating and project management for underground utilities and site development, combining office estimating with hands-on field experience. Proven ability to deliver accurate takeoffs, cost models, and value engineering that improve bid competitiveness and constructability. Advanced software and Excel skills enable rapid onboarding and immediate impact to estimating teams.
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