Senior Construction Manager I, MILCON

ICON is seeking a Construction Manager for Military Construction (MILCON) Projects to oversee all field construction operations for federally funded military projects that integrate ICON’s proprietary 3D printing technology. This position ensures that construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in strict accordance with DoD, USACE, and NAVFAC requirements. The Construction Manager serves as the on-site authority for field execution, responsible for managing daily operations, enforcing contract compliance, implementing safety and quality programs, supervising field teams and subcontractors, and ensuring all milestones are achieved per the government contract. This role requires deep familiarity with military construction protocols, field management practices, security and safety programs (EM 385-1-1), and the ability to lead a complex construction site in partnership with contracting officers, design professionals, and ICON’s internal technical, design, and program management teams. This role is based at ICON's Austin, TX office.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct all field construction activities, ensuring compliance with project plans, technical specifications, UFC/UFGS standards, and federal regulations (FAR/DFARS).
• Serve as ICON’s on-site representative, coordinating daily with government inspectors, CORs, and base facility managers.
• Manage construction sequencing, manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractor performance to maintain schedule and quality.
• Lead weekly coordination and safety meetings; prepare field reports, logs, and schedule updates.
• Implement and enforce Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan (SSHP), AT/FP protocols, and DoD/USACE safety requirements; conduct safety audits and corrective actions.
• Oversee quality control using the USACE/NAVFAC Three-Phase QC System; maintain accurate field documentation, inspections, and test reports.
• Track and report scope changes, field directives, and unforeseen conditions, coordinating with project controls and estimating teams.
• Supervise and mentor ICON field staff; lead subcontractor coordination, preconstruction meetings, and performance evaluations.
• Support budget, cost tracking, progress billing, and Integrated Master Schedule updates to forecast manpower and critical path activities.
• Collaborate with ICON Print Operations and Engineering teams to integrate 3D printing safely, ensuring compliance with DoD, USACE, NAVFAC, and UFC standards.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years of field construction management experience on large-scale DoD, USACE, NAVFAC, or MILCON projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of: Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DFARS, USACE/NAVFAC Quality Control procedures, EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) standards Requirements Manual
• Demonstrated success in delivering projects on secure military installations.
• Proficiency in construction management software (Procore, Smartsheet, Primavera P6, etc.).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to interact effectively with military stakeholders and government inspectors.
• Security clearance eligibility (Secret or higher).
• Willingness to travel and manage projects at remote or secure sites nationwide.

 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Active USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management (CQM-C) certification.
• Active OSHA 30-hour or USACE EM 385-1-1 Safety certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), PMP, CCM, or CPC credential.
• Previous experience implementing innovative or non-traditional construction technologies (e.g., 3D printed, prefabricated, modular systems).
• Prior military service or direct experience working on base or installation facilities.