About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 503619
MECHANICAL PROJECT MANAGER | COMMERCIAL HVAC, BUILDING AUTOMATION & PROJECT OPERATIONS
Core Expertise
- Managing commercial HVAC projects from $10K to $52M across healthcare, government, and commercial sectors.
- Designing HVAC systems and performing Manual J load calculations using WrightSoft for accurate equipment selection.
- Delivering QA/QC, startups, commissioning, and pre-functional checks to ensure complete client acceptance.
- Achieving sustained gross margins, including maintaining 47% average margin on quoted service projects.
- Leading procurement, PO processes, subcontractor coordination, and work-in-progress reporting for timely delivery.
Project Background
- Managed projects through bid/spec, design-assist, and design-build delivery methods to meet contractual requirements.
- Reviewed contract documents and shop drawings to verify correct equipment, buyouts, and specification compliance.
- Coordinated labor, vendors, and manufacturers to align schedules and ensure on-time milestones.
- Performed site inspections, QAQC walks, startups, and closeouts to finalize commissioning documentation.
- Implemented contingency plans and conflict resolution strategies to minimize scope creep and warranty exposure.
Key Skills
- WrightSoft | Manual J | Manual D | Manual N/Q for load, duct, and equipment design
- Building automation | Trane Tracer platform | MP580/581 programming and controls troubleshooting
- Project management | Bid/spec | Design-assist | Design-build | PO processes | WIP reporting
- QA/QC | Startups | Commissioning | Pre-functional checklists | PFC/FPT documentation
- HVAC troubleshooting | Chillers, boilers, packaged units, split systems, water-loop diagnostics
- Contractor/vendor relations | Subcontractor scheduling | Customer and manufacturer liaison
Education
- B.S., Business Administration — University of Alabama in Huntsville
- Journeyman Mechanical Service Degree — Mechanical Trades Institute (building HVAC services; automation and controls coursework)
Awards & Recognition
- WrightSoft HVAC System Design certification — formal training in commercial load and equipment design
- Trane building automation certifications including Tracer Summit and MP580/581 programming courses
- Universal CFC certification and OSHA 10-hour safety training for regulatory compliance and site safety
Why Interview this Candidate?
Seasoned mechanical project leader with 20+ years of commercial HVAC, controls, and project operations experience. Managed projects up to $52M while delivering strong margins, reliable commissioning, and thorough QA/QC. Combines field technical credibility with procurement, labor-management, and controls expertise to reduce warranty exposure and improve project delivery.
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