Design Build Manager

Spartan Construction (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.

Job Summary:

As Spartan's Design Build Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the design-build delivery process for commercial construction projects. This role ensures alignment between design, preconstruction, and field operations teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and timely projects. The Design Build Manager collaborates with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors to streamline communication and ensure project success from conception through completion.

Requirements

Main Objectives and Responsibilities:

1. Project Leadership

• Lead the design-build process, ensuring seamless integration of design, preconstruction, and construction activities.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to achieve client goals and project milestones.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering trust and ensuring satisfaction.

2. Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants during the design phase to develop efficient, cost-effective solutions.
• Partner with preconstruction teams to perform feasibility studies, value engineering, and budget analysis.
• Coordinate with field operations teams to transition projects from design to construction.

3. Design Management

• Oversee design activities to ensure compliance with project requirements, budgets, and timelines.
• Review and approve design documents, ensuring constructability and adherence to company standards.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies in the design phase.

4. Client Relations and Business Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, and other key stakeholders.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, presentations, and interviews.
• Work with the sales team to develop project opportunities in the design-build delivery model.

5. Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices in design-build construction.
• Identify process improvements and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and project outcomes.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of preconstruction and construction processes, including feasibility studies, value engineering, and estimating.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and construction software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam).

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Full Time Base Salary: $115k – $130K annually.

• Comprehensive benefits including 401k with company matching. 

• Access to company profit sharing. 

• Access to company carried interest program. 

• Wellness benefits include 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.