Construction Manager I

ICON is seeking a Construction Manager to supervise and direct all phases of construction on assigned projects. ICON Construction Managers are responsible for the full scope of field construction from mobilization to delivery of a finished project. Your job is to conduct safe operations while ensuring the quality, schedule and budget objectives of our projects are met. ICON is innovating the way homes and buildings are constructed. Forward-thinking individuals will thrive in this role. Coupling ICON’s proprietary technologies with traditional trades, means, and methods will be critical in successful project delivery. Understanding, translating, and delivering on the design intent of projects at ICON is a critical component for success. This role will have the opportunity to work alongside internal partners like the Architectural, Technology and Business Development teams as well as external consultants. The trajectory of construction is changing and this dynamic role will supervise the delivery of that change. This role is based in Austin, TX with travel required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise, coordinate, and direct all aspects of field construction.
• Inspect workmanship and adherence to scopes of work through use of checklists and personal observation.
• Utilize ICON’s proprietary project management software to execute all facets of your daily construction activities.
• Approve trade partner work on a daily basis.
• Take responsibility for safety program implementation on your building sites.
• Ensure that all work is in compliance with project documents, permitting authority requirements, local and national building codes, and is in keeping with accepted industry standards.
• Maintain both electronic and on-site physical records.
• Initiate required changes in the scope of work, plans, and specifications for the projects you manage.
• Follow detailed operational processes around communication, scheduling, change order management and project financial management.
• Approve all trade partner invoices with regard to work completeness and quality.
• Maintain and submit electronic daily logs of all activities on the job site(s) you manage.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure smooth buy-out of materials and labor and provide feedback regarding budgets and quality of trade partner work.
• Advise, as needed, on plans and specifications.
• Report to the Project Manager regarding all aspects of project performance, including schedules, budgets, and safety conditions of your projects.
• Schedule inspections with trade partners and work with inspectors to comply with local building codes.
• Obtain occupancy permits for all projects.
• Participate in Quality Assurance walks with the project team as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of experience managing construction projects or equivalent academic experience.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing a team of trade partners in the field.
• Demonstrated proficiency using project management software tools.
• Proven track record of delivering full scope construction projects.
• Actively involved on the jobsite as needed, especially performing quality walks.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Commercial and horizontal development construction experience.
• A high level of practical construction knowledge.
• The ability to interact well with others in person, verbally, and in writing.
• A keen eye for detail.
• The ability to take extreme ownership of the tasks you’re assigned.
• A self-starter’s attitude - you don’t need to be told what to do next.