Senior Regulatory Affairs Project Manager I, MILCON

ICON is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Sr. Regulatory Affairs Project Manager, MILCON to advance regulatory acceptance and business development across federal government and national security sectors, including the Department of Defense (DoD) and US national security agencies. Reporting to the Regulatory Program Manager, you'll execute public sector regulatory efforts, build critical relationships with government agencies, and expand the regulatory framework necessary to position ICON's 3D-printed construction technology as the government's construction technology of choice. You'll serve as the primary regulatory contact for government customers, federal agencies, ICON’s customers and support technology product development, directly contributing to establishing a self-supporting public sector business unit. This role is based in Austin, TX.

• →Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related technical field.
• →6+ years of relevant professional experience in structural engineering, construction, or regulatory affairs with demonstrated expertise in building code compliance.
• →Strong understanding of building codes and standards, including UFC, IBC, IRC, ACI, ASCE, AISC, NDS, and TMS, with proven ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements across federal and military jurisdictions.
• →Demonstrated experience navigating federal regulatory approval processes with government agencies, which includes one or a combination of submission preparation, technical review coordination, and approval facilitation.
• →Strong technical knowledge of structural systems and their integration with building enclosures, MEP systems, and construction methods for residential, commercial, and government buildings, with emphasis on concrete and masonry construction.
• →Experience working with federal agencies, DoD organizations, or military construction projects with a general understanding of government contracting and acquisition processes.
• →Understanding of structural testing methodologies and ability to develop test plans, analyze results, and prepare technical validation reports
• →Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to present complex technical information to government stakeholders, military officials, and internal teams; technical writing skills with ability to prepare code compliance documentation and regulatory submissions.
• →Exceptional relationship-building and networking abilities with demonstrated success establishing trust and credibility with government agencies and federal stakeholders in professional and regulatory environments.
• →Self-motivated and highly organized with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to evolving project scopes and requirements in government contracting environments.
• →Willingness and ability to travel regularly to government facilities, military installations, and federal agencies, as well as occasional OCONUS travel if required.
• →Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle for site visits and meetings.

• Active Secret security clearance or ability to apply for Secret clearance within 6 months of hire.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility to obtain professional licensure within 12 months of hire.
• Graduate degree in structural engineering, construction management, or related technical discipline.
• Experience working on MILCON projects or other government construction with established relationships with USACE, military service branches, or other government agencies.
• Experience with UFC code development, federal standards processes, or participation in government technical committees and working groups.
• Familiarity with 3D printing technologies, additive manufacturing processes, robotics in construction, or other innovative construction methods.
• Experience working in design-build, fast-track, or integrated project delivery environments with compressed approval timelines typical of government projects.
• Understanding of structural testing methodologies, materials science, or construction quality control processes relevant to federal acceptance criteria.
• Strong understanding of structural engineering from first principles, including mechanics of materials, structural analysis, and design fundamentals with the ability to perform structural engineering calculations and analysis as part of product validation and regulatory acceptance.
• Experience with construction quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programs for government projects