Director of Preconstruction

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1451086

PRECONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE | CONCEPTUAL ESTIMATING, PROCUREMENT & RISK MITIGATION

Core Expertise

• Preconstruction leadership directing early-stage planning, estimating, and cross-functional pursuit strategy.
• Conceptual estimating and advanced cost modeling for budget certainty prior to final design.
• Constructability reviews and risk mitigation to eliminate downstream schedule and cost impacts.
• Trade partner alignment, bid leveling, and long-lead procurement planning for schedule fidelity.
• Mentoring teams and standardizing preconstruction documentation, processes, and estimating methodologies.

Project Background

• Led preconstruction across single-family, multifamily, affordable housing, and high-end custom residential portfolios.
• Expanded residential pipeline from no active work to $37M scheduled closings within a single year.
• Secured and structured a multi-year $57M community housing initiative through strategic pursuit planning.
• Reduced average single-family build times from ~225 to 120 calendar days; best cycle at 87 days.
• Cut warranty claims by 75% via a closed-loop feedback system between warranty operations and preconstruction.

Key Skills

• Conceptual estimating | Advanced Excel cost modeling | Quantity surveying | Digital takeoffs
• Constructability reviews | Risk mitigation | Value engineering | Scope alignment
• Procurement & purchasing strategy | Long-lead planning | Subcontractor prequalification
• ERP frameworks | SharePoint | Procore | Smartsheet | BuilderTrend | Sage | Salesforce
• Bluebeam Revu | OST | Togal AI | Generative AI tools | Estimating platforms
• Team leadership | Mentorship | Cross-functional communication | Pursuit strategy

Education

• B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies — Western Governors University

Why Interview this Candidate?

A seasoned preconstruction executive with nearly 16 years of construction experience and a track record of delivering measurable outcomes—multimillion-dollar pipeline growth, cycle-time reductions, and major warranty claim decreases. They excel at aligning estimating, procurement, design, and field teams to secure early cost certainty and minimize downstream risk. Proficient with enterprise systems and generative AI, they standardize workflows and mentor teams to sustain performance; ideal for organizations seeking stable preconstruction leadership in Central Florida.