Drew DeBusk
Weatherford,TX
Summary
Results‑driven construction estimator with proven success leading preconstruction and estimating efforts for civil and commercial projects. Expert in conceptual, schematic, GMP, and hard‑bid estimating; CSI division takeoffs; scope leveling; subcontractor buy‑out; and risk‑based cost modeling. Known for delivering accurate, defensible budgets, accelerating award timelines, and protecting margin through disciplined scope control and value engineering.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner | Preconstruction & Estimating Lead
First Construction LLC
Weatherford, Texas
07.2021 - Current
- Directed end‑to‑end preconstruction services for civil and commercial projects, including conceptual budgeting, detailed takeoffs, bid packaging, and subcontractor buy‑out.
- Prepared and presented accurate estimates, GMP's, and cost reports to owners, architects, and engineers.
- Led scope reviews and bid leveling to ensure apples‑to‑apples comparisons and clean contract awards.
- Partnered with project teams to transition estimates into execution‑ready budgets, protecting margin through disciplined scope control.
- Coordinated permits, schedules, and logistics to support constructability and cost certainty.
- Developed strategic partnerships with suppliers, enhancing resource availability and cost efficiency.
Business Development Lead | PEMB
WD Welding
Springtown, TX
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Led day‑to‑day operations and business development for PEMB and structural steel projects, overseeing estimating support, project execution, and client relationships.
- Supported preconstruction and estimating efforts through constructability reviews, production planning, and cost‑impact analysis.
- Managed crews, schedules, quality, and safety while maintaining productivity targets and margin expectations.
- Participated in bid strategy, scope reviews, and subcontractor coordination to improve win rates and estimate accuracy.
- Provided real‑time cost, labor, and productivity feedback to refine historical data and strengthen future estimates.
Commercial Diver
Freelance
Nationwide, Texas
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Executed technically complex underwater inspection, cutting, welding, and recovery operations.
- Operated in high‑risk environments requiring precision, planning, and strict adherence to procedures—skills directly transferable to high‑stakes preconstruction and estimating.
Education
ADCI Diver - Commercial Diving
The Ocean Corporation
Houston, TXCertificate - Off Shore Safety & Survival
Texas A&M
Galveston, TXSkills
- Project estimating
- Partnership development
- Subcontractor coordination
- Pre-construction planning
- Project management acumen
- Permit acquisition
- Construction management
- Relationship building and management
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Led estimating and preconstruction on multiple civil and commercial awards, delivering competitive bids that consistently aligned with owner budgets and constructability constraints.
- Developed defensible GMPs and detailed cost narratives that supported owner approvals and accelerated contract execution.
- Executed full CSI takeoffs with disciplined scope coverage, reducing post‑award cost exposure and change risk.
- Built and managed robust subcontractor pools, driving competitive pricing and reliable buy‑outs.
- Identified and implemented value‑engineering strategies that preserved design intent while improving cost certainty and schedule.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner | Preconstruction & Estimating Lead
First Construction LLC
07.2021 - Current
Business Development Lead | PEMB
WD Welding
04.2020 - 07.2021
Commercial Diver
Freelance
03.2017 - 03.2020
ADCI Diver - Commercial Diving
The Ocean Corporation
Certificate - Off Shore Safety & Survival
Texas A&M