Project Manager, Environmental Engineer, Water Management

Wastewater Senior Project Manager PM/PC (Owner's Representative)

Department: Industrial Wastewater/ Project Management

Location: Boise, Idaho

Duration: 1-year Contract-to-Hire

Work Model: On-site

Number of Openings: 1

Per diem included!

Job Description

This role serves as our Owner's Representative for wastewater infrastructure capital projects, providing project management and project controls (PM/PC) for the design, construction, and commissioning of wastewater treatment systems supporting semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Boise, Idaho.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Oversee capital projects for wastewater treatment systems, industrial wastewater treatment plants (IWTP), metal waste treatment systems, and reclaim water systems
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality for multi-million-dollar wastewater infrastructure projects
• Serve as owner's representative with design consultants, contractors, and vendors
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including facilities, operations, environmental, and manufacturing teams
• Ensure projects meet operational requirements and regulatory compliance standards

Project Controls:

• Develop and maintain project schedules, cost estimates, and forecasts
• Track project performance metrics and provide regular reporting to leadership
• Manage change orders and ensure proper cost control procedures
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies

Safety & Environmental Compliance:

• Ensure all projects follow safety and environmental procedures
• Work with environmental teams to maintain compliance with state, city, and federal wastewater regulations
• Coordinate permitting activities and regulatory agency interactions
• Implement job hazard analysis (JHA/JSA) protocols

Technical Coordination:

• Provide design input and review for ultra-pure water (UPW), wastewater treatment, and reclaim systems
• Coordinate with engineering teams on system integration with fabrication operations
• Review vendor designs, specifications, and equipment configurations
• Oversee commissioning and startup activities

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 7-10+ years of project management experience in industrial wastewater, water treatment, or utilities
• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing facilities or similar high-purity industrial processes preferred

Technical Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes and technologies
• Knowledge of industrial wastewater treatment systems, chemical treatment, and metal waste systems
• Familiarity with water reuse and reclaim systems
• Understanding of Clean Water Act, NPDES/IPDES permitting requirements

Project Management:

• PMP certification preferred
• Experience managing $5M+ capital projects from concept through commissioning
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Strong vendor and contractor management skills

Additional

Skills:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Experience with project management tools and scheduling software
• Understanding of construction management and contract administration
• Ability to read P&IDs, engineering drawings, and specifications
• PM/PC (Project Management / Project Controls) | Owner's Representative | Industrial Wastewater Treatment (IWTP) | Semiconductor Manufacturing | Capital Projects | P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) | Commissioning & Startup | IPDES / NPDES Permitting | Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) / Reclaim Systems | Change Orders & Risk Mitigation