Project Manager

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1906311

LEAD FABRICATOR & SHOP MANAGER | MILLWORK, ESTIMATING & OPERATIONS

Core Expertise

• Developing and implementing fabrication processes that improve productivity and consistency.
• Estimating and reviewing shop drawings to ensure compliance with architectural specifications.
• Managing budgets, schedules, and costs for millwork projects up to $19M.
• Leading and training fabrication teams while enforcing quality control and safety standards.
• Negotiating supplier contracts and optimizing inventory to reduce procurement costs.

Project Background

• Directed commercial millwork and architectural woodwork fabrication across schools, retail, and restaurants.
• Managed shop operations including custom millwork design, scheduling, and production efficiency improvements.
• Served as estimator and superintendent reviewing takeoffs, cost models, and supplier proposals.
• Delivered projects from concept to installation while maintaining quality, budget, and schedule targets.
• Implemented process controls that produced a measurable 20% productivity gain in fabrication workflows.

Key Skills

• Fabrication processes | Millwork | Shop production management
• Estimating | Takeoffs | Cost modeling
• Blueprint interpretation | Shop drawings compliance | QA/QC
• Inventory management | Supplier negotiation | Procurement optimization
• Team leadership | Employee training | Safety compliance
• Project management | Scheduling | Budget control

Education

• Some college, Small Business Management — Bossier Parish Community College

Why Interview this Candidate?

They bring hands-on leadership in millwork fabrication and estimating, with a proven 20% productivity improvement and experience managing projects up to $19M. Strong record in supplier negotiation, inventory control, and team development enables rapid shop performance gains. Well-suited to lead fabrication operations, streamline costs, and ensure on-time, quality deliveries.