Senior Estimator

DAVRON CV: Candidate 2062891

SENIOR ESTIMATOR | MANUFACTURING & SHEET METAL | COST ESTIMATING & PROCUREMENT

Core Expertise

• Cost estimating for precision manufacturing including materials, labor, overhead, and subcontracting.
• Leading estimating teams and mentoring junior estimators to improve accuracy and throughput.
• Contract review and negotiation to secure favorable terms with suppliers and clients.
• Budget monitoring and cost-control measures delivering measurable savings without compromising quality.
• Cross-functional coordination with engineering, production, purchasing, and project management.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve throughput.

Project Background

• Led estimates for complex medical device and precision machining production projects meeting strict specifications.
• Managed estimating templates and centralized databases to standardize processes and reduce turnaround time.
• Planned production schedules and coordinated procurement to align estimates with manufacturing capabilities.
• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives across sheet metal and niche production environments to cut costs.
• Collaborated with suppliers and project teams to validate pricing, lead times, and contract terms for accuracy.

Key Skills

• Estimating and quoting for complex manufacturing assemblies and fabrication jobs
• Sheet metal fabrication and precision machining estimating and production alignment
• Procurement, supplier negotiation, and strategic sourcing for cost control
• Production planning, scheduling, and capacity coordination with shop floor
• ERP experience: Visual, MyTrack, Epicor, Global Shop; exposure to Paperless Parts implementation
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies driving waste reduction and efficiency
• Budget management, cost control, and contract review to protect margins and timelines

Why Interview this Candidate?

A seasoned senior estimator with 20+ years in manufacturing and 12+ years focused on estimating, primarily in sheet metal and precision machining. They have led estimating teams, standardized estimating systems, and aligned cost models with production capabilities, improving estimating accuracy and turnaround. ERP familiarity and cross-functional strengths enable rapid contribution to estimating, procurement, and cost-control initiatives.