Design Build Preconstruction Manager

The Company Spartan Construction

• SC (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, we were listed as the 5th fastest growing real estate company in the US and joined the list of the top 100 owners of self-storage. We are members of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America and in 2023 we were #13 in Denver Business Journals list of top places to work. In line with this growth, Spartan Construction (SC) has grown exponentially as a nationwide GC, constructing for both Spartan Investment Group and external clients. SC 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. The mission of the Design Build Preconstruction Manager is to lead design-build projects from initial pursuit through preconstruction and successful transition into construction execution. This role oversees estimating, budgeting, design coordination, and preconstruction planning while aligning client expectations, project scope, budgets, and schedules. Through close collaboration with design partners and construction operations, this position ensures successful project turnover, maintains ongoing design oversight throughout construction, and supports the continued growth of Spartan Construction's design-build business.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.Preconstruction Project Leadership: Lead assigned design-build projects from pursuit through preconstruction and successful turnover to construction operations, independently managing project coordination and reducing executive involvement in day-to-day activities.Preconstruction Schedule Performance: Coordinate preconstruction milestones and project schedules with construction operations to ensure at least 90% of projects are ready for construction execution on schedule.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.Project Turnover & Design Oversight: Ensure successful project turnover to construction operations while maintaining ongoing coordination with design teams to address design-related issues throughout construction.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 project challenges early, evaluate solutions, and make informed decisions to keep projects moving forward.Client Focus: Commitment to understanding client needs, managing expectations, and building strong professional relationships.Collaboration: Ability to coordinate effectively across design partners, preconstruction, and construction operations teams to achieve shared goals.Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and consistency across project designs, estimates, budgets, contracts, and construction requirements.Accountability: Takes ownership of project responsibilities, follows through on commitments, and drives results with minimal oversight.Communication: Clearly communicates project expectations, updates, risks, and decisions to clients, leadership, and internal and external stakeholders.Qualifications. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.7+ years of relevant experience in commercial construction, with a background in project management, preconstruction, design management, or architecture.Demonstrated experience with construction estimating, project budgeting, cost analysis, and value engineering.Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, sequencing, constructability, and project delivery processes.Experience working with architectural and engineering teams throughout design development, with an understanding of how design decisions impact construction costs and execution.Experience with design-build or design-assist project delivery preferred.Ability to travel 10%-20% required.Compensation & Benefits Competitive Base Salary: $120,000–$145,000 annually, full-time, exempt.Project-Based Bonus Opportunities: Opportunity to earn additional compensation through project-based performance incentives.Promote Share Program: Opportunity to participate in the long-term success and growth of Spartan's investment portfolio.Comprehensive Benefits: Company-paid health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, with company contributions toward dependent and family coverage.401(k) Retirement Plan: Company matching contributions.Unlimited Paid Time Off: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 8 paid holidays.Cafeteria Plan: Annual reimbursement allowance for a variety of approved expenses, including entertainment, wellness, vehicle maintenance, and more.Continuing Education: Reimbursement allowance to support continued professional development and skill-building related to your role.Performance & Wellness Incentives: Incentive programs that reward performance and personal well-being, supported by a dedicated performance and wellness coach to help employees achieve their personal and professional goals.Spartan Investment Group Terms and Conditions: Users may receive updates on their application and helpful reminders to complete any required steps throughout the hiring process. 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