Dave Mellema

About Dave Mellema

Dave has worked in the construction industry since 1990, specializing in preconstruction management and estimating. He currently serves as Vice President at Weitz, where he is responsible for developing and executing preconstruction strategies that align with client goals and company objectives. He oversees the pursuit and acquisition of major national projects, manages risk assessments, and ensures the delivery of accurate cost models and schedules. Dave works closely with executive leadership, clients, and design teams to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency throughout the preconstruction phase. He also mentors and develops preconstruction staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Experience

1. Vice President--preconstruction and Estimating

   The Weitz Company

   Apr 2025 — Present

Education

• John Brown University

  Bachelors, Building Construction Sciences

  1985 — 1989

Skills

• Budgets
• Project Bidding
• Cost Management
• Suretrack
• Construction Drawings
• Estimates
• Primavera P6
• Renovation
• Blueprint Reading
• Benefits Design
• Construction Management
• Green Building
• Pre-Construction
• Tenant Improvement
• Conceptual Estimating
• Leed
• Residential Homes
• Subcontracting
• Submittals
• Construction Safety
• Cost Control
• Project Estimation
• Constructability
• Construction
• Contractors
• Value Engineering
• Change Orders
• Process Scheduler
• Rfi
• Design-Build
• Contract Negotiation
• Concrete
• Cpm Scheduling
• Contract Management