Project Engineer, MILCON

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Project Engineer to support our Design‑Build team in Austin, TX. The Project Engineer acts as the primary liaison among design, engineering and field operations, ensuring seamless coordination during construction and adherence to ICON’s 3D‑printed building technology.

You will manage design coordination, submittals, RFIs, document control, schedules, and change management, assisting the Project Executive and Project Manager to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting design-build or general contracting projects.
• Experience with design coordination and document workflows.
• Proficiency with project management and documentation systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Cost management fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary conduit between design and construction teams to align technical information and construction priorities.
• Manage flow of RFIs, submittals, and design clarifications between architects, engineers, and field teams.
• Coordinate with ICON’s Design, Structural, MEP, and Print Operations teams to ensure constructible, accurate designs.
• Track design revisions and ensure updated documents are distributed to stakeholders.
• Maintain complete project documentation including drawings, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and change orders.
• Support project budgeting and cost tracking with procurement logs, trade buyout tracking, and invoice reconciliation.
• Prepare and update project reports, drawing logs, and other PMO tools.

Skills

Design coordination

RFI management

Document control

Stakeholder communication

Procore/Smartsheet/Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

Tools

Procore

Smartsheet

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

ICON is seeking a Project Engineer to support our Design‑Build team. The Project Engineer will play a key role in ensuring seamless coordination between design and construction activities, serving as the primary liaison between ICON’s design, engineering, and field operations teams during construction. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong technical and communication skills, and the ability to manage information flow with speed, precision, and accountability. As a core member of the Project Management Office (PMO), the Project Engineer supports the Project Executive and Project Manager in all aspects of project execution, including design coordination, submittals, RFIs, document control, schedule tracking, and change management. This is an opportunity to help shape the next generation of construction delivery using ICON’s 3D-printed building technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the primary conduit between design and construction teams to ensure technical information, design intent, and construction priorities are aligned and clearly communicated.
• Manage the timely flow of RFIs, submittals, and design clarifications between architects, engineers, and field teams.
• Coordinate with ICON’s Design, Structural, MEP, and Print Operations teams to ensure design details are constructible, accurate, and compatible with ICON’s 3D-printed systems.
• Track design revisions and ensure updated documents are distributed to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain complete and organized project documentation including drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and change orders.
• Support project budgeting and cost tracking by assisting with procurement logs, trade buyout tracking, and invoice reconciliation.
• Prepare and update project reports, drawing logs, and other management tools in accordance with ICON’s PMO standards.
• Ensure all field and design documentation is processed and stored in ICON’s designated project management systems (Procore, Smartsheets, etc.).
• Support the development and maintenance of project schedules, coordinating design deliverables with construction milestones.
• Assist field teams with interpreting drawings, verifying dimensions, and ensuring that work aligns with design intent.
• Participate in site walks and quality reviews to confirm that design and construction coordination issues are promptly addressed.
• Help identify potential constructability challenges and propose proactive solutions in collaboration with the Project Manager and Construction Manager.
• Work closely with ICON’s Design, Construction, Procurement, and Print Operations teams to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Facilitate clear, consistent, and professional communication between internal and external stakeholders.
• Support project closeout by compiling as-built documentation, warranty information, and turnover packages.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting design‑build or general contracting projects.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, detailing, and technical coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project information workflows and document control systems (Procore, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Fundamental understanding of construction cost management principles.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience with design‑build or self‑performing contractors.
• Familiarity with 3D‑printed or advanced construction technologies.
• Working knowledge of scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera, Smartsheet).
• Exposure to building systems coordination (MEP, structural, and civil).

ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination‑free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

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