Construction Estimator

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1856741

SENIOR ESTIMATOR | RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION

Core Expertise

• Delivering detailed cost estimates for residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects.
• Executing accurate material takeoffs, labor pricing, and subcontractor scopes to control costs.
• Negotiating vendor and subcontractor agreements to optimize margins and schedule certainty.
• Managing projects from bid award through completion, maintaining schedules and budget targets.
• Coordinating multi-vehicle logistics and fleet operations for large-scale field deployments.
• Implementing LEAN inventory controls and SOPs to reduce waste and improve quality assurance.

Project Background

• Estimated and won bids across private, commercial, and public works projects, including luxury residential remodels.
• Achieved consistent capture rates above 40% and sustained average net profit margins near 50%.
• Prepared detailed budgets from blueprints and site visits for projects valued from small remodels to multimillion-dollar builds.
• Led field operations and departmental fleet maintenance, ensuring equipment certifications and operational compliance.
• Transitioned seamlessly from estimator to project manager on awarded projects, delivering on-time, on-budget completion.

Key Skills

• Estimating software: Bluebeam | PlanSwift | Co-Construct | On-Screen Takeoff | BidBoard
• Construction management: MS Project | Microsoft Office Suite | Excel for scheduling and cost tracking
• Cost control: material takeoffs, labor pricing, subcontractor scopes, change order management, and budgeting
• Safety and compliance: OSHA processes, forklift operation awareness, enforcing jobsite safety and housekeeping
• Operational logistics: fleet coordination, equipment maintenance oversight, multi-state deployments, and supply scheduling

Awards & Recognition

• OSHA 10 Certification
• Forklift Certification

Why Interview this Candidate?

A seasoned estimator with 26 years of construction and project management experience who consistently converts estimates into profitable work. Demonstrates measurable wins (40%+ capture rate and ~50% net margins) via precise takeoffs, vendor negotiation, and pragmatic field oversight. Brings proven ability to manage logistics, fleets, and complex luxury residential through industrial projects while maintaining quality and schedule discipline.