Senior Regulatory Affairs Project Manager I

Number of employees

550

Austin, Texas, United States, United States

Posted on: 2025-10-08

Category: housing

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

Salary

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About the company:

ICON is a construction technology company developing robotic and AI systems to lower the cost and increase the speed and quality of construction to tackle the global housing crisis and prepare to build on other worlds. As a pioneer of large-scale 3D printing, ICON continually sets new standards for delivering resilient, dignified housing and recently unveiled a radical new robotic printer that enables multi-story construction, a new low-carbon building material, a digital catalog for residential architecture, and an AI architect for home design and construction. Using proprietary 3D printing robotics, software and advanced materials, ICON is shifting the paradigm of homebuilding on Earth and beyond. For more information visit www.iconbuild.com or follow on X™, Instagram®, Facebook®, YouTube®, or Threads® (@ICON3DTech). 

ICON is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Project Manager to work at the intersection of structural design and testing, overseeing the testing process for validation and regulatory acceptance of ICON's breakthrough 3D-printed structural systems and materials. Under the leadership of the Senior Regulatory Affairs Project Manager, this position is responsible for directing the validation and acceptance efforts, with a focus on achieving target schedules and budgets while working directly with external consultants, testing laboratories, and teammates to deliver completed test campaigns that systematically transform cutting-edge concepts into validated, approved solutions that unlock new markets and revenue opportunities. This role is based out of our Austin, TX campus, directly contributing to ICON's technology advancement and competitive positioning.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and manage project schedules, cost estimates, and budgets for complex testing campaigns while tracking progress against milestones and managing scope changes
  • Direct and oversee comprehensive test plan development and specimen design that meets structural testing objectives and regulatory requirements for ICON's 3D printed systems
  • Develop and oversee the generation of detailed engineering documentation for print processes such as technical drawings, instructions, and logs, directing team members and consultants as needed
  • Coordinate with internal ICON departments including Testing, Hardware, and Operations teams to ensure testing is successfully completed while communicating project progress, blockers, and results to key stakeholders
  • Manage and oversee contracts with third-party laboratories, consultants, and vendors conducting advanced analysis, research, development, or manufacturing for ICON to ensure successful execution of the regulatory program goals and objectives. Including but not limited to testing logistics, shipping, proposal evaluation, cost negotiation, schedule coordination, performance oversight, and deliverable management
  • Participate in testing observations and coordinate with external stakeholders to gather real-time data while directing project teams and resolving scheduling conflicts
  • Conduct and oversee the analysis and interpretation of test results using advanced analytical techniques, guiding consultants and team members in identifying performance trends and developing design methodologies.
  • Provide regular updates on project progress to the Regulatory Affairs Program Manager, and Director of Building + Construction Science.
  • Support regulatory approval processes by directing established testing approaches, guiding development of new methodologies, and overseeing preparation of comprehensive technical documentation for regulatory bodies in accordance with the project schedule and budget. 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduate degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 8+ years of relevant professional experience in structural design, testing, research, or construction with demonstrated project management responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent complex technical projects, including schedule development, budget management, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Proven ability to work with and manage external consultants, laboratories, and vendors while maintaining quality standards and project deliverables.
  • Strong understanding of structural engineering from first principles, including mechanics of materials, structural analysis, and design fundamentals.
  • Practical experience in the design and testing of concrete and masonry structural systems and materials.
  • Hands-on experience with structural testing equipment, including hydraulic cylinders, pumps, actuators, load frames, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
  • Advanced problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking skills to assess complex technical challenges and develop effective solutions across multiple disciplines.
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare comprehensive reports and present findings to diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Familiarity with applicable structural testing standards, ACs, and codes, including ASTM, ACI, ASCE, and building code requirements.
  • Field work and overnight travel is required.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility to obtain PE licensure within 6 months of hire.
  • Experience working with government agencies or regulatory bodies in technical approval processes.
  • Understanding of concrete material science, including mix design, curing processes, fresh and hardened properties, and durability characteristics.
  • Field construction experience, particularly with concrete and masonry construction methods, quality control processes, and construction tools.
  • Experience with seismic loading analysis, seismic design code requirements, and seismic testing methodologies.
  • Familiarity with 3D printing technologies, additive manufacturing processes, or advanced construction methods.
 
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).

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.

As part of our compliance with these obligations, the Company invites you to voluntarily self-identify as set forth below. Provision of such information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your employment or subject you to any adverse treatment. Any and all information provided will be considered confidential, will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file, and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement purposes.

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