David C. Franklin
Industrial Estimating
Gadsden,AL
Work Preference
Summary
Meticulous Cost Estimator offering 13 (thirteen) years of experience in developing and managing project estimates by coordinating with colleagues and clients. Successful in devising bid proposals in line with client specifications and objectives, through clear communication and attention to detail. Driven to minimize costs by continually comparing project costs to estimates and coordinating with leaders on cost-cutting methods. Specialize in presenting detailed accurate cost estimates. Highly skilled in industrial material handling and conveyors, steel fabrication and erection, and installation of all components.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Franklin Consulting, Construction & Fab
Gadsden
06.2023 - Current
- Fabrication and installation of robust steel structures tailored to support advanced electronic systems, including Jumbotrons, scoreboards, audiovisual boards, and dynamic signage solutions.
- Steel Fabrication: Expert workmanship for structural and superstructural components, ensuring durability and safety.
- Installation of Electronic Boards: Once the framework is securely in place, assemble and install all electronic display boards, advertisement signage, and decorative trusses.
- Interior Demolition and Strip-Out Services: Expertly remove all specified elements such as equipment, walls, utilities, and flooring. Ensure that the space is prepared according to the exact specifications of the customer, making way for new developments or renovations.
- Managed daily operations for construction and fabrication projects.
- Developed project plans and timelines for client engagements.
- Coordinated with subcontractors and suppliers for timely material delivery.
- Oversaw budgeting and resource allocation for projects.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
Chief Estimator/Applications Engineer
Webb-Stiles of Alabama
Gadsden
02.2012 - Current
- Develop cost estimates based on a detailed analyzation from all documents, drawings, specifications, and other data.
- Create conceptual ideas for customers and estimate based on those concepts.
- Handle projects from $1,000 - $26,000,000.
- Estimate government projects.
- Provide proposal and layout drawings as requested.
- Travel to attend pre-bid meetings and survey job sites as needed for scope of work to determine the most cost-efficient plan.
- Meet and negotiate costs with Contractors.
- Provide leadership to cost management team.
- Identify improvements for cost estimating and products, and work to implement ideas.
- Perform all aspects of estimating, analysis and verification of contractor costs.
- Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process.
- Work with engineers, end users, and contractors on changes to cost estimates.
- Prepare estimates to be used by management for organizing, planning, and scheduling work for both shop and field.
- Analyze buyouts, shop material and labor requirements to determine the most cost-effective way to produce or purchase components.
- Maintained an updated database of historical cost data.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations while estimating costs.
- Assume additional responsibilities as requested by senior management.
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel.
- Good organization skills, ability to multi-task, team player.
- Adeptness to mentor and inspire a team of estimators, fostering collaboration and accuracy at every step.
- Proven history as a Chief Estimator, Senior Estimator, and estimating professional.
- Developed accurate cost estimates for commercial and industrial projects.
- Collaborated with project managers to assess project scope and requirements.
- Reviewed and analyzed blueprints to identify materials and labor needs.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to gather pricing and availability information.
- Presented detailed proposals to clients outlining project costs and timelines.
Hospital Corpsman
U.S. Navy / U.S. Marine Corps
San Diego
07.2001 - 10.2011
- Maintained treatment records and reports, and cared for over 150 injured and sick individuals per week.
- Assisted 150 Marines in returning to full duty, cutting downtime, and expenses.
- Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels, and employee medical training.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Provided emergency medical care, including conducting physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Tracked personnel and supplies within the company.
- Reviewed disciplinary actions, other adverse actions, and made recommendations.
- Expert in tactical and technical guidance.
- Performed both emergency and routine medical procedures in high-pressure environments.
- Instructed junior staff members on proper clinical practices and procedures.
Education
BACHELORS OF ART - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
SAN DIEGO, CA04.2014
ASSOSICATES OF SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COLORADO TECH UNIVERSITY
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO04.2008
Skills
- AutoCAD
- DraftSight
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Access
- Manufacturing processes
- Business procedures
- Cost estimating techniques
- Analytical abilities
- Observational abilities
- Independent work
- Mathematical skills
- Financial skills
- Communication abilities
- Proposal writing
- Document analysis
- Job shop experience
- Data collection
- Engineering drawings
- Standards
- Supervisory experience
- Self-motivated
- Steel fabrication
- Cost estimation
- Budget oversight
- Installation coordination
- Vendor negotiation
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Business management
- Operations management
- Business administration
- Small business operations
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Created an MS Excel estimating program with detailed cost breakdown and simplified purchase order entry.
- Helped create an MS Access estimating database.
- Successfully estimated and sold multiple $20+ million projects.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Tony Robbins
Timeline
Owner
Franklin Consulting, Construction & Fab
06.2023 - Current
Chief Estimator/Applications Engineer
Webb-Stiles of Alabama
02.2012 - Current
Hospital Corpsman
U.S. Navy / U.S. Marine Corps
07.2001 - 10.2011
BACHELORS OF ART - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
ASSOSICATES OF SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COLORADO TECH UNIVERSITY
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