Construction Manager – Wastewater Treatment Focus

JUB Engineers•Coeur d'Alene, ID

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About The Position

J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. is seeking a collaborative, solutions-oriented Construction Manager to support wastewater treatment construction projects in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and throughout northern Idaho and eastern Washington. The role focuses primarily on construction management for treatment, reclamation, reuse, and facility improvement projects, coordinating owners, operators, contractors, field observers, project managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams through construction, startup, and commissioning. The position offers broad exposure to water and wastewater infrastructure, including collection, conveyance, reuse, water supply, storage, and distribution projects. The Construction Manager will lead construction-phase delivery and serve as a key connection among project stakeholders, while helping strengthen client relationships, develop field staff, and improve construction delivery practices. Depending on project needs, the role may also include direct construction observation and other field-based assignments. The work combines office and field responsibilities. Assignments may require frequent travel, field presence, and occasional short-term or extended overnight stays. The role is presented as a growth opportunity within J-U-B’s employee-owned firm and its water and wastewater practice.

Requirements

Demonstrated 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.
Comfort working in both office and field settings and transitioning to construction observation assignments as project needs dictate.
Comfort with frequent travel and occasional short-term or extended overnight stays when project assignments require them.

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; ability to obtain licensure in additional states as needed based on project assignments.
Ten or more years of construction management experience.
Experience in planning, design, and analysis of 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 demands and staffing 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 periods of increased construction activity or observer staffing needs.