Zach White

High Point

Summary

Land development and construction operations leader with 15+ years of experience overseeing sitework, earthwork, and underground utility operations across residential, commercial, and municipal projects. Extensive experience acting in an owner's-representative capacity, managing land development projects from entitlement and permitting through construction, turnover, and closeout. Leadership approach grounded in hands-on field experience, providing a practical, end-to-end understanding of site development execution, risk, and cost control.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations — Land Development / Sitework

Bradford Siteworks Inc

Winston-Salem, NC

09.2022 - Current

Acted in an owner’s-representative capacity overseeing sitework, infrastructure, and utility construction through direct management of contractors, consultants, schedules, and budgets across multiple concurrent land development projects.
Held enterprise-level responsibility for operational execution, including policies and procedures, workforce planning, hiring and training, and operational financial decision-making in support of ownership objectives.
Coordinated permitting, inspections, agency approvals, field testing, and project closeout activities including as-builts, certifications, and compliance documentation.
Oversaw quality control, safety compliance, and schedule adherence to ensure projects were delivered in alignment with approved plans, budgets, and timelines.

Project Manager

CBL

Statesville, NC

01.2017 - 09.2022

Project Lifecycle Management: Directed all phases of heavy civil construction.
Infrastructure Oversight: Managed the installation of critical systems including water mains, sewer lines, and storm drainage, ensuring 100% adherence to engineering.
Quality Assurance: Conducted regular site inspections to verify "as-built" documentation and ensure all sitework, including mass grading and paving, met quality standards.
Quality Assurance: Conducted regular site inspections to verify "as-built" documentation and ensure all sitework, including mass grading and paving, met quality standards.

Education

Associate of Science - Construction Management, Civil Engineering

Gaston College

Dallas, North Carolina, NC

2018

Skills

Oversaw land development projects as owner's representative, ensuring alignment with client objectives
Executed sitework and infrastructure projects, focusing on grading utilities and amenities
Assisted in managing contractor activities to support project goals Helped coordinate communication between consultants and stakeholders Supported oversight of project timelines and deliverables
Facilitated permitting entitlements and coordinated with relevant agencies

Assisted in managing project budgets and schedules to support timely completion of tasks Helped monitor costs to maintain financial control throughout project phases Collaborated with teams to ensure alignment with budgetary goals
Executed quality control measures to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
Assisted in project closeout processes and bond release activities Supported teams in finalizing project documentation and compliance requirements Facilitated communication between stakeholders during turnover phases
Assisted in identifying potential risks and developing strategies to minimize their impact Supported teams in implementing risk mitigation plans effectively Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance awareness of risk factors

Personal Information

Title: Owner's Representative - Land Development

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