C. N WHITE
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dynamic construction professional with over a decade of experience in estimating, preconstruction planning, and project management. Demonstrated expertise in managing construction budgets exceeding $300M across diverse project types, including high-rise and military facilities. Proficient in leveraging advanced estimating systems and vendor relations to deliver strategic value engineering and cost-effective solutions. Recognized for leadership in guiding complex projects from initial feasibility through successful closeout.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Owner | Estimating & Preconstruction Consultant
CNW Consulting LLC
Nashville, TN
08.2021 - Current
- Managed $6.9M+ in high-end custom residential budgets; advised developers on project feasibility
- Led estimating and preconstruction planning for a 26-unit townhome development
- Rezoned and secured entitlements for 11-unit mixed-use site in Metro Nashville
- Built Google Sheets-integrated cost-to-complete tools and forecasting models for first-time investors
- Scoped and procured civil, utility, sitework, septic, and hardscape subs across rural projects
Estimator | Preconstruction Coordinator
Ruppert Landscape
Nashville, TN
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Estimated and coordinated full precon for federal, commercial, and green roof scopes
- Nashville Premium Outlets: 63.76-acre bid vetting, tree planning, sod/mulch takeoffs
- Value: $3.04M
- Hampton Inn: LEED roof re-spec saved $40K; redesigned insulation/anchor saved another $7K
- Maleta Firing Range: VE plan reduced irrigation cost by $54K with 2-wire redesign
- Built team RFQ templates, RFI workflows, and scope audit protocols for future bids
Assistant Project Manager | Estimator
BOWA Construction
Chicago, IL
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Estimated $78M+ in high-rise, logistics, and civic projects
- 901 MLK: Led scope for HVAC, façade, pool, elevator
- Wrote 40% of SD/DD budget package
- JFK Terminal 6 & Chicago Firehouse: VE reviews, assumptions, cost ranges, and site logistics plans
- Coordinated utility relocations and authored constructability logs for project team
Director of Field Operations | Estimator
Build Nashville LLC
Nashville, TN
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Oversaw $100M+ in custom home builds (35+ homes/year)
- Built 1,500-line Google Sheets budget tool with automation and bid integration
- Tracked $75K+/year in rebates; led AP, draw requests, client meetings, and selections
- Authored SOPs and systems still used by Build Nashville, Swim Nashville, and ReBUILD Nashville
Purchasing Coordinator | Estimator
Paragon Group LLC
Nashville, TN
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Created purchase orders, performed takeoffs, and scoped 50+ homes
- Managed NES, gas, water, Comcast setup; ensured U&O readiness
- Built subcontractor scope comparison tools and inspection tracking workflows
Education
Bachelor of Science - Commerce & Business Administration
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL01.2015
Skills
- Cost Estimation
- Budget Structuring
- RFQ Management
- RFI Management
- Automation
- Subcontractor Scoping
- Negotiations
- Bid Vetting
- Takeoffs
- Pre-Bid Coordination
- Design-Build
- Design-Assist
- CMAR Experience
- Value Engineering
- Cost Optimization
- Procore
- OST
- Bluebeam
- P6
- BuilderTrend
- BuildingConnected
- Google Sheets
- Team Mentorship
- Scheduling
- Workflow Systems
- Executive Presentation
Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety, 01/01/18
- Procore Certified: Preconstruction + Financial Management, 01/01/23
- Primavera P6 Project Scheduling - Udemy, 01/01/24
Why Hire
- Scopes deep. Builds clean. Presents sharp.
- Trusted by execs, loved by supers.
- Your budgets, bids, and systems just got smarter.
Project Highlights
- Nashville Premium Outlets - $3.04M Landscape + Irrigation Estimate | 63.76 Acres
- Hampton Inn - $40K+ Green Roof VE Savings | LEED Scope Re-Spec
- Maleta Firing Range - $54K Irrigation VE Savings | 2-Wire Zone Mapping + Sub Selection
- 901 MLK High-Rise - $78M Urban Tower | Scope, VE, DD Budgeting & Façade Leadership
- JFK Terminal 6 - Takeoff + Compliance Planning for Terminal Renovation Bids
- Build Nashville - Custom Residential Leader | $100M in Home Builds | Estimating Systems Architect
Software Platforms
- Procore
- Bluebeam
- On-Screen Takeoff (OST)
- BuildingConnected
- BuilderTrend
- Google Workspace
- QuickBooks
- Primavera P6
- AppSheet
- Autodesk
- Zoom
- STACKCT
- Bid2Win
- Assemble
- BIM
- Microsoft Platform & AI
- SketchUp
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Google Earth Pro
- County Map Parcels
- Conceptual & Exterior Design Tools
Timeline
Estimator | Preconstruction Coordinator
Ruppert Landscape
12.2024 - 03.2025
Assistant Project Manager | Estimator
BOWA Construction
02.2023 - 09.2023
Principal Owner | Estimating & Preconstruction Consultant
CNW Consulting LLC
08.2021 - Current
Director of Field Operations | Estimator
Build Nashville LLC
08.2018 - 07.2021
Purchasing Coordinator | Estimator
Paragon Group LLC
09.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Commerce & Business Administration
The University of Alabama