About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1881634
SENIOR ESTIMATOR & PROJECT MANAGER — STRUCTURAL STEEL FABRICATION & ERECTION
Core Expertise
- Structural steel estimating for fabrication, erection, and shop production workflows.
- Managed project delivery for commercial, multi-story, and large-scale solar construction projects.
- Prepared detailed material takeoffs, cost models, and competitive bids for $100K–$5M scopes.
- Coordinated detailers, field superintendents, and shop teams to meet deadlines and quality standards.
- Negotiated vendor contracts and managed procurement to optimize materials pricing and delivery.
- Implemented shop controls, welding procedures, and quality documentation to support fabrication compliance.
Project Background
- Led estimating and project management for structural steel projects ranging from small jobs to multimillion-dollar facilities.
- Oversaw production operations, staffing, scheduling, and CNC integration to improve shop efficiency.
- Managed RFIs, change orders, submittals, and monthly billing to maintain schedule and cash flow.
- Used Tekla PowerFab and AutoCAD to coordinate shop drawings, resolve discrepancies, and finalize fabrication documents.
- Conducted risk assessments and cost reviews to identify savings opportunities and mitigate project challenges.
Key Skills
- AutoCAD | Tekla PowerFab | FabSuite
- Strumis | CNC nesting: TorchMate CAD, BobCAD, TurboNest
- Procore | Bluebeam | Document control & submittals
- Material takeoffs | Cost estimating | Bid preparation
- Procurement & vendor negotiation | Inventory management
- Welding procedures | ASTM & ASME familiarity | Quality control
- Microsoft Excel | Word | Scheduling & production reporting
Why Interview this Candidate?
They bring 25+ years of hands-on estimating and project management in structural steel fabrication and erection, with a track record of accurate bids and successful project delivery. Proficient in Tekla PowerFab, AutoCAD, Procore, CNC nesting, and procurement negotiations, they streamline estimating, shop production, and change management. Ideal for teams needing a seasoned estimator who can improve cost accuracy, vendor terms, and on-time fabrication outcomes.
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