Preconstruction Manager/Estimator

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Candidate No.
941397

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 941397

PRECONSTRUCTION & ESTIMATING LEAD | COMMERCIAL, FEDERAL, MULTIFAMILY CONSTRUCTION

Core Expertise

  • Led estimating departments and mentored junior estimators to improve bid accuracy and throughput.
  • Managed full-cycle preconstruction: takeoffs, bid coordination, constructability reviews, and GMP development.
  • Performed detailed quantity takeoffs, cost analyses, value engineering, and risk assessments to protect margins.
  • Coordinated procurement, subcontractor negotiations, contracts, RFIs, submittals, and change order administration.
  • Oversaw project scheduling, budget forecasting, resource planning, and project closeout processes.

Project Background

  • Estimated and managed commercial and federal renovation projects up to $35M, improving bid-to-award conversion.
  • Delivered preconstruction and estimating for 100+ government and municipal projects leveraging public bid experience.
  • Managed utility projects up to $2M including distribution, substations, controls, and commissioning activities.
  • Led design-build coordination from 60% design through issued-for-construction deliverables and contractor coordination.
  • Estimated specialty roofing scopes, including standing seam and wood shake systems totaling $5M+ over decade.

Key Skills

  • Bluebeam | On-Screen Takeoff | Procore | Sage Timberline estimating platforms
  • Primavera P6 | Construction scheduling | Schedule development and CPM methods
  • Cost estimating | Quantity takeoffs | GMP development | Budget forecasting and cost control
  • Bid preparation | Contract administration | Subcontractor procurement and negotiations
  • USACE Quality Control Certification | OSHA 30-Hour | Value engineering and constructability reviews
  • Blueprint reading | Mechanical and building systems knowledge | Roofing installation methodologies

Education

  • Bachelor of Business Management — University of Phoenix
  • University of Oklahoma — coursework

Awards & Recognition

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Quality Control Certification
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification

Why Interview this Candidate?

A seasoned preconstruction and estimating leader with 15+ years delivering commercial, federal, and specialty projects. Demonstrates proven ability to lead estimating teams, secure public bids, and manage preconstruction through closeout on projects up to $35M. Brings hands-on roofing expertise, utility project oversight, and a focus on margin protection through constructability and value engineering.

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