Senior Estimator

DAVRON CV: Candidate 44721

SENIOR CIVIL/HEAVY-HIGHWAY ESTIMATOR | COST REDUCTION & VALUE ENGINEERING

Core Expertise

• Senior estimator for civil and heavy-highway projects, specializing in bidding, budget development, and value engineering
• Estimating experience across substations, high-voltage feeders, utilities, pavements, marine structures, and wastewater facilities
• Construction project management including pre-construction planning, subcontractor selection, buyouts, and schedule of values
• Change order analysis, schedule impact assessment, and contract document review to protect margins and timelines
• Proven cost-saving solutions and alternate-material sourcing to reduce logistics costs and accelerate delivery

Project Background

• Led estimating and bid preparation for heavy excavation and tunneling projects valued up to $2.5B
• Prepared scope, order-of-magnitude, and detailed estimates for civil works, utilities, drainage, and pavement systems
• Supported public agency and large utility projects with budgeting, change control, and value analyses
• Managed estimating inputs for building systems including HVAC, fire, electrical, security, and architectural components
• Coordinated procurement and subcontractor buy-outs to streamline pre-construction and reduce bid risk

Key Skills

• HCSS HeavyBid | Bluebeam Takeoff | Digital Quantity Takeoff
• Microsoft Project | Schedule Impact Analysis | Project Scheduling
• Cost Estimating | Value Engineering | Change Order Analysis
• Contract Document Review | Submittal & Shop Drawing Coordination
• Procurement | Purchase Orders | Subcontractor Buyouts

Education

• M.S., Civil/Structural Engineering — Sheffield University
• B.S., Civil Engineering — University of Nairobi

Why Interview this Candidate?

A senior estimator with deep civil and heavy-highway bidding experience, including excavation and tunneling programs up to $2.5B. Demonstrated ability to identify alternative sourcing and value-engineering solutions that saved $300K on a complex logistics challenge. Proficient in HCSS HeavyBid and Bluebeam Takeoff, skilled at schedule impact analysis and change order mitigation. Ready to deliver accurate, competitive estimates and cost reductions for large infrastructure programs.