Chief Mechanical Estimator

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1925223

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1925223

HVAC ESTIMATOR & OWNER-OPERATOR | COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL & GOVERNMENT MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Core Expertise

  • Commercial and industrial HVAC estimating, detailed takeoffs, and competitive bid strategy.
  • Design-build and plan/spec mechanical system design, retrofits, and value engineering.
  • Full-cycle project management including crew dispatch, vendor coordination, and schedule control.
  • Blueprint review, scope development, and cost optimization using advanced Excel and Bluebeam.
  • Technical diagnostics, refrigeration service, sheet metal layout, and preventive maintenance leadership.

Project Background

  • Led estimating and delivery for government, healthcare, education, and industrial projects.
  • Prepared bids and managed projects ranging up to multi‑million dollar commercial and warehouse builds.
  • Executed HVAC retrofits, unit replacements, ductwork fabrication, and complex system integrations.
  • Coordinated subcontractors, suppliers, and vendor solicitations to meet budget and schedule targets.
  • Delivered value-engineered alternatives and scope clarification to improve bid-win ratios and reduce costs.

Key Skills

  • Bluebeam Revu | Advanced Excel cost modeling | ServiceTrade | HubSpot & Sage CRM
  • Commercial & industrial HVAC estimating | Detailed material and labor takeoffs
  • Design-build delivery | Plan/spec projects | Value engineering and scope development
  • Sheet metal layout, fabrication, installation | Ductwork and unit replacement
  • HVAC troubleshooting, refrigeration service, boiler and electrical systems diagnostics
  • Project planning, crew dispatch, subcontractor management, and vendor relations
  • OSHA compliance, hazmat awareness, and safety-focused site management
  • Technical instruction, training, and high-level customer-facing communication skills

Education

  • B.S., Business Administration — Fullerton College
  • Vocational certificate, Heating & Air Conditioning — Cerritos College

Awards & Recognition

  • EPA refrigerant handling certifications (Section 608 universal)
  • California contractor licenses — C-20, C-46, C-38
  • Maintained approximately 90% client repeat business rate over decades

Why Interview this Candidate?

A seasoned HVAC estimator and former business owner with 30+ years of hands-on field and preconstruction leadership. Proven ability to produce accurate, competitive estimates using Bluebeam and advanced Excel while leading estimating teams and coordinating field operations. Brings strong client retention, value-engineering experience, and immediate capacity to improve bid-win performance.

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