Construction Manager – Wastewater Treatment Focus

JUB Engineers • Spokane, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. is seeking a collaborative, solutions-oriented Construction Manager to support wastewater treatment construction projects in Spokane, Washington. The role guides construction-phase delivery for treatment, reclamation, reuse, and facility improvement projects, working with owners, operators, contractors, field observers, project managers, and design engineers. The position is anticipated to be primarily management-focused and offers exposure to other water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including collection, conveyance, water supply, storage, and distribution.

The Construction Manager serves as the primary point of contact and lead for treatment plant construction observers and helps coordinate project stakeholders, address construction issues, and support project quality and accountability. Depending on project demands and staffing needs, the role may also provide direct construction observation and other field support. The position may serve clients throughout northern Idaho and eastern Washington; assignments may involve frequent travel, field presence, and occasional short-term or extended overnight stays. Work takes place in both office and field settings as project needs dictate.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in wastewater treatment facility construction and construction management.
• Proven leadership, collaboration, communication, and consensus-building skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and lead project teams.
• Comfort working in both office and field settings and transitioning to construction observation assignments as needed.
• Willingness to travel for client work throughout northern Idaho and eastern Washington, including occasional overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer licensure in Idaho or Washington, with the ability to obtain licensure in additional states as project assignments require.
• Ten or more years of construction management experience.
• Experience planning, designing, and analyzing water or wastewater treatment systems.
• Familiarity with construction management and scheduling software such as Procore, Newforma, Primavera P6, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction support services for regional wastewater treatment projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and lead for treatment plant construction observers.
• Coordinate owners, operations staff, contractors, field observers, project managers, and engineering team members to support project delivery.
• Track, facilitate, and resolve construction issues, including administering change orders, change proposal requests, work change directives, field orders, and related documentation.
• Lead or support construction progress meetings with clients, contractors, and project team members.
• Review field progress, testing information, construction documentation, pay quantities, as-built records, and record drawings.
• Coordinate with project managers, discipline leaders, construction managers, and regional construction staff.
• Support wastewater treatment construction observers by promoting communication, consistency, technical quality, and professional development.
• Work with the regional Construction Management Services lead and participate in coordination efforts to share lessons learned and improve delivery practices.
• Perform construction observation activities for treatment facility projects as project needs require.
• Review testing results, project records, contractor documentation, and construction quantities during field assignments.
• Coordinate with utility companies, public agencies, property owners, and contractors.
• Support project compliance with applicable safety, labor, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist project teams during increased construction activity or observer staffing needs.
• Travel and provide field presence, including occasional overnight stays, as project assignments require.

Benefits

• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Coaching and mentorship programs.
• Performance bonuses for qualified employees.
• Vacation and sick leave programs that increase with tenure.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
• Education reimbursement.
• Paid holidays.
• Health club subsidy.
• Collaborative, team-centered work environment.
• Employee ownership opportunities after qualified years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed