Job Description

With 47 years of exceptional building experience, EDIFICE, Inc., an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 400 U.S. General Contractor, is a leading regional general contractor in the Southeast, with an exceptional history in customer care and a strong employee culture. At EDIFICE, our passion goes beyond construction; we have built our reputation on a basic set of principles: to attend to the needs of our clients, to drive a culture that supports our employees’ well-being, to take care of our business partners, and to give back to the communities in which we serve and live. We are seeking passionate, dedicated professionals to help us continue to achieve our goals. We currently have an opportunity for a Site Development Preconstruction Manager in Charlotte.

The Site Development Preconstruction Manager is responsible for managing the estimating, budgeting, and preconstruction activities related to site development. This role ensures accurate cost assessments, competitive bids, and effective collaboration with clients, engineers, and subcontractors during the preconstruction phase.

Principle Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for site work, including clearing, grading, utilities, hardscape, erosion control, and stormwater management.
• Analyze Geotech reports with grading & utility plans to recommend grade adjustments and develop strategies for management of rock and moisture sensitive soils.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes to ensure competitive pricing.
• Develop conceptual and preliminary estimates from limited design information.
• Identify potential risks, value engineering options, and cost-saving opportunities. Develop concept site plan alternatives to maximize land value.
• Assist with developing project phasing plans and logistics for site development.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local codes, stream and wetland permitting restrictions, brownfields site management, landscaping requirements, materials, and market pricing trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in estimating or preconstruction for civil/site work projects (grading, utilities, earthwork, etc.).
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, Bid2Win, Earthworks, Site Ops, AutoCad Civil 3D, Infraworks, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of civil drawings, specifications, and means & methods.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Total Rewards Program

• Competitive salaries
• Generous vacation pay
• Personal/sick pay bank
• Paid holidays
• Traditional 401 Roth
• 401K Plans with matching program
• Comprehensive, company subsidized health plans with pre-tax qualifications
• Tiered dental and vision plans
• Company-paid life insurance with voluntary buy-up coverage
• Company subsidized short & long term disability
• Pre-tax medical & dependent care spending accounts
• Worksite benefit plans including accident, critical care, and hospitalization coverage
• Complimentary employee assistance program providing emotional and work/life support, as well as legal guidance and document center
• Access to company-sponsored entertainment and travel discount site

Equal Opportunity Statement

EOE M/F/D/V

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