Pablo Duran

Construction Estimator with 14+ years of residential construction experience specializing in production and custom homes. Expertise in conceptual budgeting, quantity takeoffs, purchasing, subcontractor negotiations, bid analysis, value engineering, and cost control. Recognized for developing strong trade partner relationships, improving estimating accuracy, and delivering competitive budgets while maintaining quality and profitability. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Estimator at Desert View Homes (2021-08 – Present)

• Manage JDE purchasing issues, recruit and qualify subcontractors, negotiate pricing, prepare bid comparisons, perform digital quantity takeoffs using PlanSwift, analyze plans for value engineering opportunities, manage BuildPro purchasing, prepare budgeting quantities, and identify cost-saving trends

Estimator at Saratoga Homes (2021-01 – 2021-08)

• Prepared residential estimates, developed Excel estimating templates, completed PlanSwift takeoffs, coordinated change orders, and managed vendor relationships

Multifamily Estimator at Paramount Steel (2019-04 – 2020-03)

• Estimated structural steel packages for residential and custom projects, coordinated fabrication estimates, and supported project management

Roofing Estimator at Tile Roofs of Texas (2018-02 – 2019-04)

• Prepared roofing estimates, AutoCAD layouts, material takeoffs, project coordination, and budget control

Construction Estimator at McGuyer Homebuilders (2014-03 – 2018-02)

• Performed residential design, framing and material takeoffs, and coordinated multiple residential projects

Truss Designer/Estimator at El Paso Truss (2012-03 – 2014-03)

• Designed engineered trusses, completed QA audits, and optimized designs for cost efficiency

Associate of Applied Science in Drafting & Design Technology – El Paso Community College