I think the 2-step saver that qqwref found is not trivial and makes the level much better for its inclusion. However, the design is very unfocused and the bottom half of the level was not enjoyable for me.
I agree completely with Reach. I dislike that there's multiple optimal ways to do one part, but the final 2 step optimization is incredibly subtle for a level with this difficulty rating.
I do think Section 2 would have been a nice little level by itself; a shame it's attached to the monstrosity on the right half!
The final 2-cut that FlashBack found is quite interesting. I also think that section could easily be its own level. Lots of diamond among the rough in here.