Construction Manager – Wastewater Treatment Focus

J-U-B Engineers, Inc.•Coeur d'Alene, ID

13d•$90,000 - $130,000

About The Position

J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. is seeking a collaborative, solutions-oriented Construction Manager to support wastewater treatment projects in the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho region. The role supports treatment, reclamation, reuse, and facility improvement projects, partnering with owners, operators, contractors, field observers, project managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams through construction, startup, and commissioning. The position leads construction support services and serves as a primary point of contact for treatment plant construction observers. It coordinates project participants, tracks and resolves construction issues, supports project documentation and quality, and helps strengthen construction delivery practices. The role may also provide direct field support and construction observation depending on project demands and staffing needs. The position may serve clients throughout northern Idaho and eastern Washington. Work is expected to be primarily management-focused, but assignments may involve frequent travel, field presence, and occasional short-term or extended overnight stays. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in both office and field settings as project needs dictate. The role offers a path to grow as a construction manager and project delivery leader within an employee-owned firm, with exposure to water and wastewater treatment and related infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Proven leadership, collaboration, communication, and consensus-building skills.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and lead project teams.
At least 5 years of experience in wastewater treatment facility construction and construction management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
For candidates who are Professional Engineers, Idaho or Washington licensure is preferred, with the ability to obtain licensure in additional states as needed for project assignments.
Ten or more years of construction management experience.
Experience in planning, design, and analysis of water or wastewater treatment systems.
Familiarity with industry-standard 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 developing and 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.
Participate in construction coordination efforts with the regional Construction Management Services lead 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.
Coordinate with utility companies, public agencies, property owners, and contractors.
Support compliance with applicable safety, labor, and regulatory requirements.
Assist project teams during periods of increased construction activity or observer staffing needs.