EDIFICE
James Bates LEED AP is an experienced Senior Project Manager at EDIFICE Construction since September 2016, with a robust background in project management and estimating across various construction firms. Previous roles include Senior Project Manager at Myers & Chapman and Construction Project Manager/Estimator at Dolan Construction Inc., where responsibilities encompassed business development and bid estimating. At Opus East LLC, James conducted feasibility studies and coordinated design services, while at Advanced Building Systems, Inc., James rose through the ranks from Superintendent to Senior Project Manager/Estimator. James holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Albright College, earned between 1997 and 2001.
EDIFICE
EDIFICE is a regional contractor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina with offices in Greenville and Charleston, South Carolina. Since its inception in 1978, Edifice has grown to become one of the leading commercial contractors in the Southeast and is an Engineering News-Record(ENR) top 400 U.S. general contractor. Edifice has a well-balanced team of experienced employees – each bringing a certain area of expertise to the table including project management and supervision for pre-construction and construction management services. Edifice has a diverse portfolio (K-12, higher education, municipal, industrial, faith-based, medical office, senior living, office, corporate interiors, entertainment) of projects ranging from complex multi-faceted structures to interior renovations. Over the years, Edifice has developed a reputation for tackling the unique and challenging, while delivering the highest quality services in general construction, construction management, and design-build delivery methods. With an outstanding performance record, Edifice has been recognized by numerous industry associations for excellence in construction, a strong commitment to quality, and above all else, client satisfaction. The company has been awarded fifty-seven (57) project-specific awards. As a known leader in the subcontracting community, Edifice prides itself on providing opportunities to a diverse group of subcontractors and partners. This was evidenced most recently by Edifice being named "General Contractor of the Year” by the Metrolina Minority Contractors Association, in conjunction with the North Carolina Subcontractors Alliance.