Wastewater Project Manager

Wastewater Project Manager Duration: 6 month contract to hire Pay Rate Range: $85-90/hr (D.O.E.) Start Date: ASAP Relocation offered Work Location - Boise, ID Interviews REQUIRED - via phone US Citizenship - REQUIRED (FED Group) Work hours: 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm Work days: Mon-Fri JOB DESCRIPTION: In search of a Project Manager or Project Engineer for a Wastewater treatment project for a large Semiconductor chip manufacturing processing plant. Provides direction and management for projects and ensures on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations. Responsible for the profitability of each element of the project and all of the financial elements of the project. Responsible for the scope development, scope management, and commercial performance of the project to meet project goals and objectives. Plans and defines project goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in-depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans. Typically manages projects up to $250 million in total installed cost. This role is part of an owner's representative organization in Boise, Idaho. Candidate is required to be on-site and will report owner's on-site team. Client is currently building an advance manufacturing facility and they are looking for a project manager with strong background in wastewater, water treatment and similar projects. Specific Responsibilities - Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project. - Forecasts monthly revenue, labor costs, ODCs, and gross profit for the term of the project. - Develops and manages the budget; oversees the profitability of the project. - Responsible for project invoicing and billing including all accounts receivable and accounts payable. - Oversees establishment of Project Management Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required. - Establishes the project requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria. - Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths. - Monitors and negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors. - Markets and secures additional work with client. - Maintains client relationships and rapport with potential teaming partners. - Develops career development plans with all direct reports and identifies and coordinates training needs and requests for their staff. - Identifies the staffing plan for projects and pursuits. - Responsible for employee performance including recognition and disciplinary efforts. - Serves on a committee or board for professional organizations that meet our objectives. - Attends key conferences for networking and brand exposure. - Submits abstracts to key conferences and encourages presentations from staff. - Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions with senior leadership. - Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project office space requirements. - Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project. - Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work; advises the client and company management of changes. - Responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders. - Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes. - Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule. - Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution. - May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients. - Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items. - Participates in proposal development on project pursuits, client meetings and client presentations. - Identifies business development opportunities, marketing events, and maintain current knowledge of project pipeline for key clients. - Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. Skills and Competencies - Ability to meet our project management certification requirements - Effective leadership skills with ability to perform in a management capacity - Excellent written and oral communications skills - Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations - Knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on projects Education and Typical Experience - Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related technical/business field - 10+ years of related work experience and - a broad general technical and business background Licenses and Certifications - Professional registration may be required Key Relationships: - Supervision Received - Regional Managers, Department Managers - Supervision Given - Project Engineers, project support staff - Internal Contacts - All employees on project; other disciplines and departments - External Contacts - Clients, Subconsultants, Subcontractors, Government Agencies ESPO Corporation 630-789-2525 View all open jobs at Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965 ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.

Created: 2026-03-10