Director of Construction, Military Construction; MILCON

Director of Construction, Military Construction (MILCON)

Austin, Texas, United States

ICON is seeking a Director of Construction for Military Construction (MILCON) Projects. This senior leadership role carries full ownership of all MILCON construction projects, from pre‑construction strategy through project closeout, across multiple concurrent projects serving a variety of Department of War customers and government agencies nationwide.

The ideal candidate is a deeply experienced, highly autonomous construction leader who brings command‑level judgment, strategic clarity, and hands‑on technical leadership to a complex, fast‑moving federal construction program. They do not require direction on tactics or strategy — they set it. They thrive in ambiguous, high‑stakes environments, hold themselves and their teams to the highest standards of performance and compliance, and have a demonstrated track record of delivering demanding federal construction programs on time, on budget, and in full conformance with government contract requirements.

The ability to operate with a high degree of independence while maintaining full accountability for outcomes is essential.

• Own construction program performance across ICON’s full national MILCON portfolio — accountable for schedule, budget, quality, safety, and compliance on all active and upcoming projects
• Set strategic direction for MILCON construction operations, including resource deployment, risk management, and operational standards
• Serve as ICON’s senior construction authority in all dealings with DoD contracting authorities, including USACE and NAVFAC contracting officers, CORs, and government program managers
• Proactively identify and resolve program‑level risks to maintain project performance
• Provide executive‑level project performance reporting to ICON leadership with clarity, precision, and actionable insight
• Build, lead, and develop a national team of Senior Construction Managers, Superintendents, Purchasing Agents, and Quality Control Managers (QCM)
• Establish clear performance expectations, accountability structures, and operating workflows across the team
• Develop staffing forecasts aligned to the MILCON project pipeline; manage hiring, onboarding, and resource allocation to ensure project coverage across all regions
• Mentor and develop direct reports, fostering a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
• Manage team overhead relative to project COGS targets; ensure staffing is right‑sized to support active and upcoming work

• Lead constructability reviews from schematic design through construction documents, providing input to design and estimating teams on means, methods, cost, and schedule
• Own the development of construction master schedules and integrated site logistics strategies
• Partner with ICON’s Estimating team and Project Managers to ensure RFP packages, scope definitions, and buyout strategies align with project requirements, federal compliance obligations, and ICON’s standards
• Provide guidance on construction sequencing, phasing, and site logistics aligned with project requirements and ICON’s integrated delivery model

• Hold ultimate accountability for on‑time, on‑budget delivery across the MILCON portfolio; drive corrective action decisively when performance deviates
• Oversee implementation of QA/QC programs in full compliance with UFC, UFGS, USACE/NAVFAC quality control requirements, and project‑specific QC plans
• Drive safety program development and enforcement across all MILCON project sites in compliance with EM 385‑1‑1 and contract requirements
• Resolve complex field issues, contract disputes, and government‑directed changes with sound judgment and minimal escalation
• Oversee the RFP and subcontracting process for MILCON projects, ensuring trade partner selection aligns with federal compliance requirements and project demands

• Ensure all construction operations are fully compliant with FAR, DFARS, UFC, UFGS, EM 385‑1‑1, and all applicable DoD standards and…