About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1871302
STEEL ESTIMATOR & FABRICATION OPERATIONS LEADER | ESTIMATING, PROCUREMENT & PROJECT DELIVERY
Core Expertise
- Estimating structural and architectural steel projects from $100K to $2M with high bid accuracy.
- Leading fabrication operations, procurement, and phased contracts to optimize schedule and cash flow.
- Driving client relationships and contract negotiations producing ~12% average annual revenue growth.
- Managing cross-functional teams across shop, field, and office to ensure quality and safety.
- Coordinating design-assist with architects to resolve complex architectural metalwork challenges.
Project Background
- Led installation of a prominent architectural spire on a major high-rise, meeting complex tolerances.
- Designed and installed architectural structural steel elements for high-profile commercial and institutional buildings.
- Engineered and detailed custom play-structure framing supporting unique glazing and animal-safe loads for a zoo exhibit.
- Delivered structural steel scope for a university research building, coordinating with architects and engineers.
- Executed multi-story column installations requiring continuous vertical alignment from basement to roof.
Key Skills
- Bluebeam | Excel | Microsoft Office | AccountMate
- Estimating & Bidding | Quantity Takeoff | Cost Modeling
- Procurement & Vendor Negotiation | Materials Pricing
- Project Management | Change Orders | Contract Administration
- Metal Fabrication Processes | Detailing | Field Installation
- Operations Management | Shop Layout | Facilities Oversight
Education
- B.S., Construction Technology (Architecture, Structural & Civil Engineering) — Bowling Green State University
- Additional coursework in Modern Physics and Non-Financial Accounting — Cleveland State University; Lakeland Community College
Awards & Recognition
- Sigma Phi Epsilon — fraternity affiliation
- Outstanding Men of America — recognition
Why Interview this Candidate?
Seasoned steel estimator and fabrication operations leader with over 35 years delivering structural and architectural metal projects. Proven record of driving average annual revenue growth (~12%) and estimating work up to $2M. Combines hands-on fabrication experience with estimating, procurement, and design-assist collaboration to improve bid accuracy and project delivery. Proficient with Bluebeam, Excel, and standard estimating workflows to provide immediate estimating and operations impact.
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