David Baugus

- Successfully managed and estimated over 80 commercial construction projects, valued up to $5M, including 30+ restaurant/cafe builds, office spaces, retail developments, and mid-scale urban remodels, ensuring consistent on-time and within-budget delivery.

- Designed and optimized Excel-based estimating spreadsheets, enhancing bid accuracy and project management efficiency for high-profile projects like Northstar Cafe ($4M) and Littleton’s Market ($5M).

- Developed and maintained precise project schedules using Microsoft Project, collaborating closely with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to drive seamless execution and timely project completion.

- Directed comprehensive project coordination, including subcontractor hiring, material procurement, client communications, and monthly billing through AIA software, while fostering strong relationships with architectural firms and trade partners.

- Streamlined project workflows using PlanGrid and SketchUp, improving on-site communication with superintendents and providing enhanced support to architectural teams.

- Periodically served as acting superintendent on job sites while simultaneously managing and estimating other projects, maintaining organized and efficient work environments within a small company.

- Processed invoices and receipts with precision, and supported in-house Human Resource tasks as needed, contributing to operational efficiency.

- Project highlight: Littleton’s Market, Littleton’s Bakery, Northstar Cafe (2 locations), Leer Block (26 apartments & retail in historic urban building), 325 E. long St. (8 apartments & restaurants in historic urban building), Brassica in Bexley, Fox in the Snow (all locations), Loop Returns (7,000 sf office space), Ginger Rabbit jazz bar, AGNI, Joya’s, The Lox, Zoco Design offices & The Groves (apartment building main office addition/renovation), to name a few.

- Oversaw project management and estimation for various residential and commercial developments for an upstart company.

General contract estimator of commercial construction. Assisted with several estimates in my short time here.

- Acquired skills in general contracting, estimating and managing of projects for commercial retail stores across the US.

- Developed and refined sophisticated Excel-based estimating spreadsheets for multi-million-dollar drywall and metal framing projects, enhancing bid accuracy and efficiency over 3.5 years.

- Managed commercial drywall, metal framing & acoustic ceiling construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project specifications.

- Coordinated material procurement, optimizing resource allocation to support seamless project execution.

- Tracked project progress end-to-end, maintaining detailed oversight to meet deadlines and budget requirements.

- Led commercial metal framing & rough carpentry projects, including drywall installations, layout & installation of acoustic ceiling systems

- Lead foreman status before company was dissolved

- Project highlight: Dublin Jerome High School

- Commercial construction laborer performing job site cleanup, demolition, metal framing, rough carpentry, insulation, acoustic ceilings and drywall system installations.

- Project highlight: Nationwide Arena and Miranova