Jackie Mendez
Safety Manager
Jackie Mendez joined GIANT on November 18, 2025, as Safety Manager. In this role, she is responsible for implementing, managing, and continuously improving the company’s safety program, ensuring consistent safety standards across all projects. Her focus on effective communication and leadership supports a proactive and dependable safety culture in the field. Jackie brings prior leadership […]
Ryan Shaffer
Project Manager
Ryan Shaffer joined GIANT in August 2025 as a Project Manager. In this role, he manages storm and sewer inspection projects, overseeing vac and camera truck operations to ensure work is completed on time, safely, and to quality standards. Ryan coordinates schedules and resources, leads project meetings, and supports field crews by addressing questions and […]
Jesus Aguilar
S&CD Foreman
Jesus Aguilar has been part of our team since March 2017 as the Sidewalks and Curbs Department Foreman. With experience in concrete work since 2011, Jesus supervises his crew, organizes daily tasks to meet deadlines, and ensures high-quality standards. He operates and sets up the Curb Machine, reviews concrete quality, and oversees site preparation. Jesus […]
Michael Petrizzo
Erosion Control Manager
Michael Petrizzo, our Erosion Control Manager since December 2023, is dedicated to ensuring environmental compliance and sustainable land management. Michael meticulously checks sites for erosion compliance, communicating effectively with management and implementing prevention measures. With experience in the field since 2022, Michael demonstrates a passion for environmental stewardship and expertise in erosion control. A Cum […]
Paco Dominguez
GNSS Technician
Paco Dominguez joined GIANT on January 5, 2026, bringing 18 years of experience in construction and field technology. In his role as a GNSS Technician, Paco works with GPS rover systems to ensure GNSS equipment is operating accurately and reliably, supporting precise grading and site development activities. Paco began his career as a grade checker […]
Lawrence Wardrick
Paving Manager
Larry, fondly known as Tweety, has been an integral part of the Giant Development team since 1999, serving as our truck and asphalt foreman. With over 35 years of construction experience under his belt, Tweety brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. A lifelong resident of the Raleigh area, Tweety’s roots run […]
Kevin Dougherty
Accounts Receivable Manager
Kevin Dougherty joined Giant Development Inc. in May 2022, assuming the role of Accounts Receivable Manager. In this capacity, he is responsible for billing customers, ensuring that receivables align with completed work and contracted prices, and allocating funds to pay company bills. Originally from Cary, NC, Kevin graduated from Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, NC, […]
Jody Penny
Logistics Manager
Jody Penny joined Giant Development’s team as Logistics Manager in November 2019, taking charge of various crucial responsibilities. He manages the logistical operations of the commercial motor vehicles as well as all aggregate distribution. He also hires and manages all CDL drivers for Giant. Jody has gained experience in logistics and operations management since 1999, […]
Erik Green
Estimator
Erik Green joined Giant Development as Estimator in November 2024, bringing extensive expertise from his previous role, where he has held the Senior Estimator title since 2021. In his position, Erik carefully quantifies and calculates the costs associated with turnkey sitework operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. With a background that spans both academia and hands-on […]
Armando Hernandez
Rock Crushing Foreman
Armando Hernandez Morales has been a dedicated member of the GIANT team since September 1, 2015, and was promoted to Foreman in 2020, overseeing rock crushing operations. In his role, Armando leads the crew responsible for operating the rock crushing machines, ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate production in alignment with project requirements. His responsibilities include […]