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Director, Construction
ICON is looking to add a Director of Construction to lead all general contracting operations for ICON’s expansion into the Florida market. This position will serve as ICON’s licensed Qualifying Agent in Florida and Miami-Dade County, overseeing all construction activities conducted under the company’s general contractor license. This is a senior leadership role responsible for establishing ICON’s Florida construction division, building a high-velocity, agile construction team capable of delivering projects across residential, commercial, educational, and hospitality sectors. The ideal candidate is an experienced builder, strategist, and operator with a proven ability to deliver exceptional projects, develop strong trade networks, and navigate complex local permitting and regulatory environments. This role is based in Miami, FL and will report to the VP of Build Operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and lead ICON’s Florida construction organization, including hiring, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team of superintendents, purchasing, and field staff.
- Establish operational standards, workflows, and field practices to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and with the highest quality.
- Drive a culture of velocity, accountability, and adaptability, ensuring the team can execute multiple projects concurrently in a fast-moving environment.
- Collaborate with ICON’s Design-Build, Technology, and Field Operations teams to integrate 3D-printed wall systems and innovative building methods with traditional trades.
- Serve as ICON’s licensed Qualifying Agent for Florida construction operations, ensuring all work performed under ICON’s license complies with state and local building codes and permitting requirements.
- Maintain active registration and good standing with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR), Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), and local jurisdictions such as Miami-Dade County.
- Oversee permitting, contractor registration, insurance, and compliance documentation for all Florida projects.
- Champion a safety-first culture across all field operations, ensuring adherence to OSHA and local construction safety standards.
- Develop and maintain a deep network of qualified trade partners and suppliers across Florida, emphasizing reliability, safety, and craftsmanship.
- Lead all trade engagement, bidding, and contracting efforts, ensuring ICON partners with the best subcontractors for each market segment.
- Drive local sourcing strategies that reduce cost, increase speed, and improve quality.
- Support trade partner training and onboarding programs to align field teams with ICON’s construction methods and standards.
- Project Execution & Financial Performance
- Oversee field execution and project delivery across all active and upcoming Florida projects.
- Ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with design intent and contractual obligations.
- Review project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports in collaboration with ICON’s Finance and Project Management teams.
- Identify opportunities to improve construction efficiency, reduce cycle times, and increase gross margin performance.
- Implement ICON’s Quality Assurance and Quality Control systems to verify adherence to specifications, building codes, and client expectations.
- Ensure all construction activities meet or exceed ICON’s standards for safety, quality, and performance.
- Lead root-cause reviews and implement continuous improvement initiatives when quality or schedule deviations occur.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Active Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC) license in good standing.
- 10+ years of progressive experience managing construction operations for residential and commercial projects.
- 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing field teams, superintendents, or project delivery functions.
- Deep understanding of Florida building codes, permitting processes, and regulatory environments, especially within Miami-Dade and South Florida jurisdictions.
- Proven experience building and leading high-velocity construction teams capable of delivering multiple concurrent projects.
- Established network of qualified trade partners and proven ability to recruit and develop new trade relationships.
- Strong knowledge of construction cost control, scheduling, and quality management best practices.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
- Proficiency with construction management platforms such as Procore, Smartsheets, or equivalent.
- Ability to travel throughout Florida for site visits and trade partner development.
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).
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ABOUT THE TEAM
Solving one of the most challenging problems humanity faces requires a level of diversity across disciplines. ICON believes that by being a non-homogenous organization, we can capture unique perspectives, educational backgrounds, and ideation. We strive to be inclusive and seek team members who share our passion for the mission within the mission: building robust and diverse teams to help us prevail in the face of our challenges.
We‘re a team of varied backgrounds, countries, and experiences, and we believe our differences make us stronger as we tackle some of the most challenging problems of our time.
MISSION-DRIVEN
Every startup wants to change the world, but we genuinely believe we’re not being hyperbolic when we say this technology has the potential to reinvent human shelter, dramatically improving quality and resiliency while driving down costs to make housing affordable for everyone. We believe in harnessing the power of construction technology for the good of all humanity, both here on Earth and off-world. And while we get excited about R&D accomplishments in the lab, we get more excited when we see our work out in the real world, printing real homes for real people.
We work hard because we know what we are doing can reshape the way we live as a species. And it doesn’t hurt that it’s super fun. Where else do you get to play with giant robots and see the results of your work manifest in beautiful full-scale buildings that didn’t exist before—and that someone can now call home?