Senior Construction Manager , MILCON

Location: Austin, TX (with nationwide project travel)

ICON is seeking a Senior Construction Manager for Military Construction (MILCON) Projects to oversee all field construction operations for military projects that integrate ICON’s proprietary 3D printing technology with conventional trades and materials to deliver full scale projects, from site development through finish out. This position ensures that construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in strict accordance with DoD, USACE, and NAVFAC requirements.

The Senior 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.

• Direct all field construction activities, ensuring compliance with project plans, technical specifications, and all applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).
• Serve as the on-site representative for ICON, maintaining daily coordination with government inspectors, Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), and base facility managers.
• Manage day-to-day construction sequencing, manpower, equipment deployment, material deliveries, and subcontractor performance to maintain schedule and quality.
• Lead weekly coordination and safety meetings, producing formal field reports, manpower logs, and schedule updates.
• Maintain and enforce site security protocols, including compliance with Anti‑Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) standards and controlled area access requirements.

• Implement and oversee the Site‑Specific Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) per EM 385-1-1 and ensure continuous compliance with DoD and USACE safety requirements.
• Conduct daily and weekly safety audits, enforce corrective actions, and maintain all associated safety documentation.
• Support and oversee the Three‑Phase Quality Control System (Preparatory, Initial, Follow‑Up) in accordance with USACE/NAVFAC QC standards.
• Ensure that field documentation, inspections, and testing reports are accurate, complete, and properly logged in compliance with federal requirements.

• Support the Project Manager in verifying that all construction operations adhere to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses applicable to MILCON projects.
• Ensure contract drawings, specifications, modifications, and submittals are accurately executed in the field.
• Track and report potential scope changes, field directives, and unforeseen conditions requiring coordination with ICON’s project controls and estimating teams.
• Prepare daily reports, photographic documentation, and correspondence for submittal to the client or contracting officer.

• Supervise and mentor ICON field staff, including superintendents, foremen, and technicians assigned to the project.
• Lead subcontractor coordination, and preconstruction meetings, ensuring each trade adheres to safety, quality, and security requirements specific to DoD installations.
• Participate in subcontractor and vendor evaluations, ensuring prequalification aligns with DoD security and performance standards.

• Work closely with the Project Manager to maintain and update the Integrated Master Schedule, ensuring accurate forecasting of manpower and critical path activities.
• Support budget and cost tracking, progress billing validation, and cost‑to‑complete projections.
• Provide recurring progress reports and executive briefings summarizing field status, issues, and risk mitigation strategies.
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