What Bartlett Cocke General Contractors does

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is a Texas-based, 100% employee-owned general contractor founded in 1959 by Bartlett Cocke, Jr. in San Antonio. The company provides construction services across seven market segments: PK-12 education, higher education, healthcare, commercial, civic/government, industrial and manufacturing, and mixed-use development. It operates three offices — San Antonio (headquarters), Austin (regional office since 1996, with a new office building opened in 2021), and Houston (regional office since 2001, also serving Bryan/College Station) — and reports active work in Laredo and Corpus Christi. Its service offering spans the full project lifecycle, including preconstruction planning, construction management, and project closeout, delivered through multiple methods: Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Design-Build, Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP), Negotiated, and Hard Bid contracts. Revenue is project-based, derived primarily from Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) arrangements and fixed-price contracts, with the firm executing over $1 billion in work progress in 2023 and reporting that approximately 80% of its work comes from repeat clients.

The company's technology stack is anchored in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), first deployed in 2008 at Northside ISD Brennan High School, used for project coordination, clash detection, and visualization. It operates a 90 Day Sprint Start Program for rapid project initiation and has applied systems-first 3D modeling approaches on technically complex work such as Texas A&M's BAM Range hypersonic testing facility within the George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex. The firm executes both ground-up new construction and phased renovations across occupied facilities, with self-perform trade capabilities and a documented safety culture that earned 2026 national recognition for a corporate safety video. Customers include Valero, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas, Texas A&M University System, CHRISTUS Health, University Health System, Greystar, Santikos Entertainment, and multiple Texas school districts and municipalities.

Bartlett Cocke is 100% employee-owned with no venture capital, private equity, or parent company involvement. It holds ENR Top 400 Contractor recognition (2026), Newsweek America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces designation, and Best Places to Work rankings in San Antonio (#3 large company, 2026), Austin (#9, 2026), and Houston, with Quantum Workplace certifications in San Antonio and Austin. Distribution is entirely direct enterprise sales through its regional offices, with business development managers and preconstruction teams engaging owners on capital programs, bond issuances, and expansion projects. The company is currently operating as a defendant in a $10 million Travis County, Texas lawsuit brought by Greystar over an alleged hot-water plumbing failure at the Urban East Apartments project.

Name

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors

Legal name

Bartlett Cocke

Website

https://bartlettcocke.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Texas-based, 100% employee-owned general contractor founded in 1959, delivering preconstruction, construction management, and design-build services across PK-12, higher education, healthcare, commercial, civic, industrial, and mixed-use markets through regional offices in San Antonio, Austin, and Houston.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC), Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD), Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Construction management at risk
• Commercial building construction
• Design-build delivery
• Preconstruction planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. General Construction Services: Bartlett Cocke generates revenue through general contracting services for commercial, institutional, and industrial construction projects. Revenue is project-based, derived from fixed-price contracts, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) arrangements under CMAR delivery methods, and negotiated project agreements. The company executed over $1 billion in work in 2023.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is a Texas-based, 100% employee-owned general contractor delivering commercial, institutional, and industrial construction services across seven market segments: PK-12 Education, Higher Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Civic/Government, Industrial/Manufacturing, and Mixed-Use Development. The company provides full project lifecycle services from preconstruction planning through construction management and closeout, executed via multiple delivery methods including Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Design-Build, Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP), Negotiated, and Hard Bid.

Product overview

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is a Texas-based, 100% employee-owned general contractor offering comprehensive construction services across seven core markets: PK-12 Education, Higher Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Civic/Government, Industrial/Manufacturing, and Mixed-Use Development. The company provides project delivery through multiple methods including Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Design-Build, Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP), Negotiated, and Hard Bid. Their service offering spans the full project lifecycle from preconstruction planning through construction management and closeout, supported by technology capabilities including Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC). The company operates regional offices in San Antonio, Austin, and Houston serving clients across Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PK-12 Construction Services Construction of new school campuses, additions, expansions, modernizations, athletic facilities, fine arts spaces, and CTE/STEM centers for K-12 school districts across Texas.
• Higher Education Construction Services Construction of academic buildings, research laboratories, residence halls, student centers, and athletic facilities for colleges and universities across Texas.
• Healthcare Construction Services Construction of hospitals, specialty clinics, emergency departments, ambulatory surgical centers, behavioral health facilities, and medical office buildings for healthcare organizations.
• Commercial Construction Services Construction of office buildings, corporate campuses, retail spaces, mixed-use developments, and commercial facilities that support business operations and growth.
• Civic and Government Construction Services Construction of civic facilities, public safety buildings, government offices, community centers, and municipal infrastructure that serve communities.
• Industrial and Manufacturing Construction Services Construction of manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, data centers, warehouses, and industrial infrastructure for manufacturers and industrial operators.
• Mixed-Use Development Services Development of mixed-use properties combining residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality spaces that foster community connection and lasting value.
• Preconstruction Services Early-phase planning services including conceptual budgeting, materials and methods selection, site logistics planning, constructability review, value analysis, and cash flow analysis to prepare projects for successful delivery.
• Construction Management Services Full-service construction management guiding projects from groundbreaking through final walkthrough, including safety oversight, schedule management, cost control, quality control, and subcontractor coordination.
• Design-Build Services Integrated design and construction services under one contract, streamlining decisions and accelerating project delivery through unified team collaboration from concept to completion.
• Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Project delivery method where the construction manager joins during design to shape scope and budget, then commits to a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for cost certainty.
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)
• Sustainability and LEED Construction Sustainable construction practices and LEED-certified building experience focused on reducing waste, improving efficiency, and creating healthier environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of projects come from repeat clients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects (I-LinCP)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBartlett Cocke partners with I-LinCP, participating in events like the Public Owners Forum and sponsoring the I-LinCP Crazy Pants Golf Tournament to support construction management scholarships and workforce development in the built environment.
• KELLERsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerKELLER is a title sponsor for Bartlett Cocke's Building Better Podcast, supporting thought leadership content focused on construction industry discussions and workforce development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• McCarthy Building Companies: National employee-owned general contractor with significant Texas healthcare, higher education, and laboratory construction work. Closely comparable ownership structure and CMAR delivery expertise.
• Turner Construction Company: One of the largest U.S. commercial general contractors with national reach across healthcare, education, commercial, and industrial segments. Competes with Bartlett Cocke on Texas healthcare and higher education opportunities but operates at materially larger scale.
• Gilbane Building Company: Large private, family-owned commercial GC with strong higher education, healthcare, and public sector practices across Texas. Comparable CMAR delivery emphasis and repeat-client strategy.
• Balfour Beatty: International infrastructure and construction group operating across Texas in education, healthcare, and commercial sectors. Competes on larger institutional and mixed-use projects across the same Texas geographies.

Direct peers

• SpawGlass: Texas-based general contractor focused on commercial, education, healthcare, and civil construction. Similar regional footprint in San Antonio/Austin/Houston and overlapping public sector K-12 and higher education work.
• Hunt Companies: Diversified construction and real estate firm with strong Texas presence across commercial, institutional, and mixed-use projects. Comparable scale and multi-market delivery approach, with overlapping customer base in Texas municipalities and developers.
• Manhattan Construction Company: Oklahoma-based, employee-owned general contractor with significant Texas operations in commercial, healthcare, sports, and education. Comparable scale, ownership model, and customer overlap in higher education and civic work.
• Austin Industries: Texas-based, employee-owned general contractor with similar ESOP structure, delivering commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial projects across Texas. Closest comparable in ownership model, scale, and regional concentration.

Regional players

• Zachry Group: Major Texas-headquartered construction firm with industrial, energy, and civil infrastructure focus. Overlaps with Bartlett Cocke in Texas industrial/manufacturing segment and shares regional cost structure.

Emerging players

• DPR Construction: Employee-owned national GC with growing Texas presence focused on healthcare, higher education, and advanced technology facilities. Competes for complex technical projects similar to the Texas A&M BAM Range work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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