Director of Operations

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Candidate No.
1882436

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1882436

MECHANICAL & CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS LEADER | EPC, INDUSTRIAL & UTILITIES PROJECTS

Core Expertise

  • Operations leadership for industrial, utilities, and infrastructure construction programs.
  • Managing $40M–$150M capital projects with disciplined schedule and cost control.
  • Implementing lean delivery and value engineering to drive up to 12% cost savings.
  • Building and directing teams of 18–100+ engineers, superintendents, and craft personnel.
  • Embedding safety culture and regulatory compliance using OSHA-30 governance.

Project Background

  • Led EPC construction for greenfield industrial facilities exceeding $100M in scope.
  • Delivered a $40M mechanical scope for a central hydronic plant and extensive piping.
  • Directed simultaneous electrical and mechanical infrastructure projects for public utilities.
  • Achieved up to 12% cost reduction via value engineering and 10% schedule compression.
  • Negotiated contracts and coordinated regulatory approvals for multi-state infrastructure programs.

Key Skills

  • EPC Management | Capital Budgeting | Contract Negotiation
  • Lean Delivery | Value Engineering | Construction Cost Control
  • AutoCAD | Microsoft Project | ArcGIS/ESRI | SCADA
  • Safety Management | OSHA-30 | Regulatory Agency Coordination
  • Team Leadership | Hiring & Development | Workforce Scaling
  • Stakeholder Engagement | Client Relations | Procurement Oversight

Education

  • B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Auburn University

Awards & Recognition

  • OSHA-30 Certification
  • Chartered Industrial Gas Consultant (CIGG) — Gas Technology Institute
  • Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma training

Why Interview this Candidate?

A seasoned construction and mechanical operations leader with 24+ years delivering large-scale EPC and utilities projects on time and under budget. Proven ability to secure multi‑million dollar scopes, build high-performing teams, and drive safety-first execution. Brings practical expertise in lean delivery, value engineering, and cross-functional coordination to accelerate project performance and operational efficiency.

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