Construction Manager – Wastewater Treatment Focus

J-U-B Engineers, Inc.•Hayden, ID

7d•$90,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. is seeking a collaborative and solutions-oriented Construction Manager to support the delivery of wastewater treatment projects. This role involves working on treatment, reclamation, reuse, and facility improvement projects, partnering with owners, operators, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams through construction, startup, and commissioning. The position offers broad exposure to project delivery, client service, construction coordination, and technical leadership within the water and wastewater practice. It is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving in the field, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and helping projects move successfully from design through construction and into operation. The role provides a clear path for growth as a construction manager and project delivery leader within an employee-owned firm focused on infrastructure challenges. While the primary focus is water and wastewater treatment facilities, exposure to a broad range of collection, conveyance, reuse, water supply, storage, and distribution projects is included. The position offers the opportunity to become a trusted construction delivery leader, strengthen client relationships, mentor field staff, and contribute to projects that improve essential infrastructure.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
If successful candidate is a Professional Engineer, licensure in Idaho or Washington is preferred, with the ability to obtain licensure in additional states as needed based on project assignments.
Ten or more years of construction management experience.
Experience in the 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.
Serve as the primary coordination link among owners, operations staff, contractors, field observers, project managers, and engineering team members to support successful project delivery.
Track, facilitate, and resolve construction issues, including development and administration of 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 to support quality, accountability, and successful project delivery.
Coordinate with project managers, discipline leaders, construction managers, and regional construction staff.
Support construction observers working on wastewater treatment projects, promoting communication, consistency, technical quality, and professional development across the team.
Work with the regional Construction Management Services regional lead and participate in construction coordination efforts to share lessons learned, improve delivery practices, and strengthen J-U-B's construction capabilities.
Performing construction observation activities for treatment facility projects.
Reviewing testing results, project records, contractor documentation, and construction quantities.
Coordinating with utility companies, public agencies, property owners, and contractors.
Supporting project compliance with applicable safety, labor, and regulatory requirements.
Assisting project teams during periods of increased construction activity or observer staffing needs.