Civil Engineer

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1916261

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER & PROJECT MANAGER | FORENSICS, DRILLING OPERATIONS & LAB MANAGEMENT

Core Expertise

• Geotechnical project leadership spanning forensic investigations, site characterization, and design support.
• Management of drilling operations, field crews, and chain-of-custody for large sample programs.
• Lab oversight and materials testing quality control for geotechnical investigations.
• Business development including market research, service expansion, and proposal/budget preparation.
• Recruiting, training, and mentoring of engineers, EITs, and technical staff.

Project Background

• Managed geotechnical investigations for a state DOT interchange expansion, maintaining chain-of-custody for hundreds of samples.
• Led forensic investigations supporting multi‑homeowner construction claims, conducting inspections, sampling, and construction document review.
• Established and managed a regional geotechnical laboratory, standardizing testing workflows and improving turnaround times.
• Expanded drilling services from one to four rigs, increasing field capacity and enabling new contract opportunities.
• Prepared proposals, managed budgets, and coordinated multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on schedule and budget.

Key Skills

• Drilling operations | Field sampling | Chain-of-custody management | Crew supervision
• Geotechnical lab management | Soils testing | ASTM standards | QA/QC
• Forensic geotechnical investigations | Site inspections | Construction document review
• Project management | Proposals & budgeting | Client relations | Subconsultant coordination
• Licensed Professional Engineer — multiple states (AZ, NM, CO, NV, UT, TX)
• Recruiting, training, and mentoring | Team leadership | Hiring decisions

Education

• B.S., Civil Engineering — Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University
• A.S., Associate's Degree — Maricopa Community Colleges

Awards & Recognition

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) — multi‑state licensure: AZ, NM, CO, NV, UT, TX

Why Interview this Candidate?

Seasoned geotechnical engineer with 13+ years leading drilling, laboratory, and forensic teams across multi‑state operations. Demonstrated ability to manage complex investigations, control chain-of-custody for large sample programs, and expand field and lab capabilities. Multi‑state P.E. licensure paired with hands-on project and business development experience enables immediate leadership impact in a geotechnical department manager role.