About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1917599
SENIOR CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR | PRECONSTRUCTION, COST MODELING & VALUE ENGINEERING
Core Expertise
- Preconstruction estimating for commercial, retail, mixed‑use, and facilities projects
- Developing detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontract scopes
- Building cost models, unit‑price databases, and benchmarks to reduce cost variance 15–20%
- Performing bid analysis, leveling, and subcontract reconciliation to validate pricing and scope
- Leading value engineering and alternatives analysis to optimize life‑cycle costs and performance
- Tracking estimate‑to‑actual performance and delivering variance analysis for continuous improvement
Project Background
- Estimated commercial and retail buildings ranging from early‑stage ROM to detailed buy‑out estimates
- Prepared cost plans for mixed‑use developments, office buildings, and large renovation projects
- Supported capital planning and feasibility studies with cost forecasting, cash‑flow, and risk assessments
- Collaborated with project managers, architects, procurement, and owners to validate constructability and phasing
- Developed standardized estimating templates, cost libraries, and forecasting tools to improve turnaround time
Key Skills
- Bluebeam | On‑Screen Takeoff (OST) | Tekla | PowerFab
- Advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Macros) | SQL | Python | Tableau | Power BI
- SAP | Oracle | Workday | ERP systems integration
- RSMeans | Cost databases | Quantity takeoffs | Bid leveling
- Construction cost estimating | Cost modeling & forecasting | Value engineering
Education
- B.Sc., Accounting — Clayton State University
Awards & Recognition
- AWS Cloud Institute certification
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Why Interview this Candidate?
They bring 8+ years of progressive estimating and preconstruction experience across commercial, retail, mixed‑use, and facilities portfolios. Proven ability to build cost models and databases that reduced cost variance 15–20% and improve estimate defensibility. Strong technical toolbox—advanced Excel, cost databases, ERP and BI tools—paired with hands‑on bid analysis and value engineering to support capital planning and tighter cost controls.
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