Design Build Manager

Design Build Manager

Spartan Construction - SCM (spartanbuilt.com), a division of Spartan Investment Group, is a full-service Construction Management and General Contractor executing self-storage development projects and beyond. In 2021, Spartan Investment group was listed as the 5th fastest growing real estate company in the US (#166 overall) and joined the list of the top 100 owners of self-storage. In line with this growth, Spartan Construction Management (SCM) has grown exponentially as a nationwide Construction Management firm and GC constructing for both Spartan Investment Group and external clients. SCM is excited to grow its nationwide team of top professionals while adhering to our values of GRITT and our core disciplines of Safety, Quality, Ownership, Professionalism, and Excellence.

Mission

As Spartan's Design Build Manager, you will lead the successful delivery and growth of the company's design-build business by aligning clients, design partners, preconstruction teams, and field operations throughout the project lifecycle. This role is responsible for managing projects from pursuit and design coordination through construction completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while strengthening client relationships, expanding design-build opportunities, and supporting the company's long-term growth strategy.

Outcomes

• Design-Build Revenue Growth: Support the conversion of design-build and design-assist opportunities into signed contracts, contributing to the award of 4 projects annually and generating $10M+ in new revenue.
• Full Lifecycle Project Leadership: Lead assigned design-build projects from pursuit and preconstruction through construction turnover, ensuring seamless coordination and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Project Delivery Performance: Deliver at least 90% of design-build projects on schedule through proactive planning, cross-functional coordination, and timely resolution of project risks and issues.
• Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary client contact for design-build projects, achieving a client satisfaction score of 4.5 out of 5 or higher while generating repeat business opportunities.
• Design & Preconstruction Excellence: Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors to complete design reviews, constructability evaluations, quantity takeoffs, estimate and budgeting of projects, and value engineering efforts prior to construction start.
• Contract and Startup Execution: Manage PSA, design contract, and design-build agreement execution to reduce contract cycle times, accelerate project startup, and maintain alignment between scope, budget, and schedule.
• Operational Ownership: Assume ownership of day-to-day design-build operations and project coordination, reducing executive involvement in project-level activities and increasing leadership capacity for strategic growth initiatives.
• Strategic Reporting and Pipeline Management: Provide accurate monthly project, financial, and pipeline reporting, ensuring leadership has timely visibility into 100% of active design-build opportunities and projects for planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement process improvements that enhance project efficiency, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, reduce risk, and improve overall design-build delivery performance.

Competencies

• Problem Solving: Ability to identify issues early and implement effective solutions.
• Client Focus: Commitment to understanding and meeting client needs.
• Collaboration: Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures all aspects of design and construction align with quality and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in commercial construction, with a focus on design-build projects.
• Proven track record of managing design-build delivery, from concept to completion.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: Full-time salaried position: $120k - $145k per year.
• Comprehensive benefits including 401k with company matching.
• Access to company profit sharing.
• Access to company carried interest program.
• Wellness benefits including company paid health, vision, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• In house performance coaching.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Reimbursements for phone, transportation, and entertainment, and more through an innovative cafeteria benefits plan.