DANTECIVELLA
14-Year Commercial Contractor. $50M+ Pipeline. 16 States. Federal & Tribal Contractor.
Building the commercial division at Pro Roofing KC from the ground up — scaling from $4M to $100M through engineering precision, AI-driven systems, and zero-compromise execution.
COMMERCIAL
CONTRACTOR
"I Can't, Never Could"
— Operating Principle
I started in residential roofing. Not because it was the plan — because it was the work available, and I was going to be the best at whatever I did. Over 14 years, that mentality carried me from residential crews to commercial project management to building an entire commercial division from scratch.
Today I run the Commercial Division at Pro Roofing KC — a Nexis Holding Group company. I've scoped and closed contracts from Kansas City to 16 states, including federal government facilities and tribal jurisdiction projects most contractors won't touch. The pipeline I've built is over $50M and growing.
What drives me isn't the dollar figure. It's the precision. It's walking a roof nobody else could figure out, seeing the problem clearly, and delivering a solution that holds for 20 years. It's building systems — APEX, our AI-driven bid and estimating platform — that make our team operate like a company ten times our size.
We're scaling from $4M to $100M. And I'm building the infrastructure to get there — the people, the processes, the technology, and the reputation. That's the work.
"I Can't, Never Could"
This isn't a motivational poster. It's an operating principle. I take ownership of critical decisions, assume calculated risks, and deliver measurable results without delegating accountability. When something needs to get done, it gets done.
Safety → Quality → Schedule → Cost
This sequence is non-negotiable. Not because it's a slogan — because it's the only order that produces durable results. Every project decision runs through this filter, in this order, every time.
Engineering Analysis Meets Field Reality
I analyze roofing challenges through systematic evaluation of load paths, drainage systems, thermal movement, and attachment methodologies. But I've also been on the roof. That combination is rare and it's what separates accurate scopes from expensive surprises.
SELECTED WORK
Not a company portfolio — these are projects I personally scoped, bid, managed, and delivered.
CR Crawford Construction
Warehouse Roofing Contract
My Role: Commercial Division Manager — Scoped, bid, and closed
Full TPO membrane replacement, large-format warehouse facility
✓ Awarded contract. Delivered on schedule with zero change orders.
Federal Government
Excelsior Springs Job Corps
My Role: Lead estimator and project manager
Federal facility roofing scope — full system replacement under government procurement standards
✓ Won competitive federal bid. Executed under SAM.gov compliance framework.
Storage of America
National Portfolio Program
My Role: National account manager and primary estimator
Ongoing multi-location commercial roofing program across regional storage facilities
✓ Established preferred contractor relationship. Recurring annual revenue stream.
Grand Contracting
Commercial Roofing Sub Package
My Role: Division lead — bid, scope, and execution oversight
Commercial roofing subcontract for general contractor portfolio project
✓ Delivered within GC schedule requirements. Repeat business secured.
AutoZone Portfolio
Retail Roofing Program
My Role: Estimator and project manager
Multi-location retail roofing maintenance and replacement program
✓ Established national retail account. Standardized scope and pricing model.
Tribal Government Client
Tribal Jurisdiction Facility
My Role: Division Manager — compliance, bid, and delivery
Government facility roofing under tribal jurisdiction — unique compliance and procurement requirements
✓ Successfully navigated tribal procurement process. First tribal contract for division.
SPECIALTIES & VERTICALS
The specific domains where I operate at the highest level — not general capabilities, but named verticals I've built real track records in.
Federal & Tribal Contracting
Certified and experienced in federal government facility roofing — including Tribal jurisdiction projects that most contractors won't pursue. I understand the compliance requirements, documentation standards, and procurement processes that separate qualified bidders from the rest.
National Portfolio Accounts
Managing multi-location commercial roofing programs across national retail, storage, and hospitality portfolios. Storage of America, AutoZone, hotel chains — I understand how national account managers think and what they need from a regional contractor.
Large-Loss Storm Restoration
Rapid mobilization, Xactimate documentation, and insurance carrier coordination for large-loss commercial storm events. I've managed complex multi-building claims and understand the adjuster process from both sides.
Occupied Facility Management
Executing commercial roofing scopes in active, occupied facilities — hospitals, schools, warehouses, retail — with zero disruption to operations. Phased scheduling, noise management, and tenant communication are built into every occupied-facility scope.
AI-Driven Estimating
I built APEX — a multi-agent AI automation platform that handles bid scouting, quantity takeoffs, pricing analysis, and proposal generation. Our estimating process runs faster and more accurately than any manual system in the industry.
Commercial Division Development
I built Pro Roofing KC's commercial division from zero. That means I understand every layer — hiring field supervisors, building estimating workflows, establishing GC relationships, and creating the operational infrastructure to scale from $4M to $100M.
THE APEX PLATFORM
I didn't just adopt technology — I built it. APEX is a multi-agent AI automation system I designed specifically for commercial roofing operations. No other contractor in this market is running anything like it.
APEX
Multi-Agent AI Automation Platform
APEX is a purpose-built AI system that automates the commercial bid pipeline — from opportunity identification to final proposal delivery. It operates continuously, processes data faster than any human team, and produces consistent, professional outputs at scale. This is what allows a lean division to compete with companies ten times our size.
Bid Scout
Continuously monitors bid boards, GC portals, and public procurement databases. Surfaces qualified opportunities before competitors see them.
Pricing Scout
Real-time material pricing analysis against our 500+ SKU command center. Ensures every bid uses current market rates, not last month's numbers.
Proposal Architect
Generates complete, formatted proposals from takeoff data in minutes. Consistent, professional, and tailored to each GC's submission requirements.
Material Command Center
A 500+ SKU material database with live pricing, supplier relationships, and specification data. Every bid we produce draws from current, accurate material costs — not estimates or memory.
AccuLynx Commercial Pipeline
Full commercial project pipeline managed through AccuLynx — from initial lead to final invoice. Every project tracked, every milestone documented, every communication logged. No deals fall through the cracks.
Full Technology Stack
STACK
Quantity Takeoffs
Procore
Project Management
AccuLynx
Commercial Pipeline
Xactimate
Insurance Estimates
APEX AI
Bid Automation
Material Command Center
500+ SKU Database
"I'm operating like a 2030 contractor in a 2015 industry. The technology isn't a differentiator — it's a requirement for the scale we're building toward."
— Dante Civella
LET'S TALK
Whether you're a GC looking for a reliable commercial sub, an investor evaluating the team, or a professional wanting to connect — I'm reachable.
Pro Roofing KC
A Nexis Holding Group Company
Open To
Commercial GC subcontract opportunities
Federal and tribal facility projects
National portfolio account programs
Strategic partnerships and joint ventures
Professional network connections