Senior Construction Manager Austin, Texas, United States

iconbuild.com; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON Build is looking for a Senior Construction Manager in Austin, TX, to lead project execution across various building types including mixed-use and institutional projects.

This role includes managing the entire construction lifecycle, ensuring quality and safety. Candidates need 10+ years in construction management and a Bachelor's in a related field. Proficiency with construction software is required, along with experience in leading field personnel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of field construction management experience, with at least 5 years in commercial or military projects.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver large-scale projects on time and within budget.
• Familiarity with the RFP/bid process including scope development and bid leveling.

Responsibilities

• Lead constructability reviews and advise design teams.
• Manage overall field execution across assigned projects.
• Prepare monthly contract pay applications based on verified progress.

Skills

Field construction management

Commercial construction methods

Project delivery

Scheduling software

Spanish language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

Smartsheet

P6

Job description

ICON Build is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead project execution across ICON's growing project portfolio, which spans mixed‑use, institutional, multifamily, and government facility projects. This role owns the full construction delivery lifecycle — from constructability input in design through field completion and turnover. The Senior CM is the primary field leader, responsible for cost, schedule, safety, and quality performance, and is accountable for ensuring ICON's innovative 3D‑printed construction systems are integrated efficiently and safely alongside conventional construction methods. This role will be based at our Austin, TX headquarters and will report to the Director of Construction.

Responsibilities

• Pre‑Construction & Design Coordination
  • Lead constructability reviews at Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Document milestones; provide documented feedback to design and estimating teams on materials selection, construction methods, sequencing, and site logistics implications.
  • Advise the design team and PM on cost, speed, and safety tradeoffs throughout the design development process.
  • Coordinate with the Estimator to translate design updates into accurate schedule, logistics, and cost implications, ensuring the construction plan remains aligned with the project budget and delivery timeline.
• RFP Process Leadership
  • Lead the RFP process taking primary ownership of bid package development, scope definition, trade prequalification, and selection.
  • Coordinate pre‑bid meetings, manage addenda and bidder Q&A, perform bid leveling, and recommend buyouts to leadership.
  • Define clear scopes of work in collaboration with project management, estimating, and the design team to minimize post‑award ambiguity.
  • Build and maintain a qualified trade network; track trade performance and update vendor qualification records after each project cycle.
• Site Logistics Planning
  • Develop detailed site logistics plans covering access routes, laydown areas, utility connections, equipment staging, crane picks, delivery sequencing, and safety zones.
  • Include specific provisions for Titan printer mobilization, operation, and demobilization where 3D‑printing technology is deployed.
  • Integrate logistics and phasing directly into the construction master schedule, ensuring sequencing decisions reflect real constraints.
• Field Execution & Oversight
  • Manage overall field execution across assigned projects, maintaining control of schedule, cost, manpower, and trade performance through active daily and weekly engagement.
  • Supervise Superintendent(s) and direct daily priorities, quality standards, safety requirements, and production expectations.
  • Lead field QA/QC programs, ensuring inspections and corrective actions are completed on schedule and comply with contract, IBC, and local codes.
  • Oversee the safety program, conduct site safety audits, enforce OSHA requirements, and maintain a zero‑incident culture.
  • Prepare monthly prime contract pay applications based on verified construction progress and coordinate invoicing.
  • Maintain real‑time budget tracking, produce cost‑to‑complete forecasts, and provide budget variance reports.
  • Manage change orders, field directives, and RFIs with full documentation discipline, communicating impacts to the PM before commitment.
• Design & Documentation Coordination
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between field operations and the design team, ensuring all approved submittals, RFI responses, and drawing revisions are implemented promptly.
  • Maintain complete project documentation including daily reports, progress photos, meeting minutes, inspection records, and as‑built notes.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of field construction management experience, with a minimum of 5 years on commercial or military projects (office, retail, mixed‑use, multifamily, institutional, or comparable).
• Demonstrated track record of delivering large‑scale projects on time and within budget.
• Proven experience leading an RFP/bid process, including scope development, trade qualification, bid leveling, and award recommendation.
• Strong command of commercial construction methods, IBC and local code requirements, and permitting and inspection processes.
• Experience directly supervising field personnel (Superintendents, foremen, or comparable roles) and managing multiple concurrent subcontractors.
• Proficiency in construction management and scheduling software (Procore, Smartsheet, P6, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with contract structures (design‑build, lump sum, AIA, CMGC).
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field — or equivalent demonstrated experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to travel to project sites across the U.S., as required; valid driver's license.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• OSHA 30 / EM‑385‑1 certification.
• Experience with Type I, II, or III commercial construction (structural steel, CIP concrete, or post‑tensioned systems).
• Strong knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).
• Familiarity with innovative construction technologies, including 3D printing, prefabrication, or modular systems.
• CCM (Certified Construction Manager) or PMP designation.
• Experience working with state or local government facility clients, or on publicly bid/procured projects.
• Spanish language proficiency to support communication with trade partners and subcontractors.

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.

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).

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application. ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third‑party agency without a prior agreement with ICON.