Estimator (Manufacturing)

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1880768

ESTIMATOR & PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST | STRUCTURAL METAL FABRICATION & MANUFACTURING

Core Expertise

• Estimating structural and fabricated metal components for manufacturing and construction projects.
• Performing detailed material takeoffs and bill of materials using Bluebeam and estimating suites.
• Managing procurement, supplier selection, and purchase order processing across multiple supplier portals.
• Coordinating project flow from bid award through fabrication to delivery and closeout.
• Applying accounting and financial controls including invoicing, reconciliations, and ERP data entry.

Project Background

• Estimated tower, reactor internals, and general fabrication for industrial manufacturing projects.
• Completed high-volume takeoffs for structural steel applications and architectural metalwork.
• Led material purchasing and inventory coordination to align shop capacity with production schedules.
• Worked with sales and inside sales teams to prepare timely, client-facing proposals and quotes.
• Processed billing, reconciliations, and month-end tasks supporting multi-site accounting operations.

Key Skills

• Estimating software | Bluebeam | HeavyBid | On-Screen Takeoff | Xactimate
• CAD & 3D tools | AutoCAD | SolidWorks | Tekla (familiarity)
• ERP & Accounting | SAP | Oracle | Microsoft Dynamics GP/365 | QuickBooks | Great Plains
• Project & Procurement | Purchase orders | Supplier portals | Vendor selection | Procurement management
• Office software | Excel (pivot tables, data analysis) | Word | Outlook | PowerPoint | Access
• Construction & fabrication knowledge | Structural steel | Metal fabrication | Blueprint reading | Detailing

Education

• High School Diploma — Dayton High School
• Bachelor's degree — field and institution not specified

Awards & Recognition

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential demonstrating accounting and compliance expertise.
• OSHA 10 safety certification for general industry and jobsite hazard awareness.
• Valid driver's license for domestic travel and field visits.

Why Interview this Candidate?

They combine hands-on estimating in structural and architectural metals with procurement and accounting experience, enabling accurate bids and tight cost controls. Proven at managing high-volume takeoffs, supplier procurement, and ERP invoicing workflows. Strong collaboration with sales and production teams ensures bids convert smoothly into delivered projects. Ready to add immediate capacity to estimating and fabrication-focused teams.