Construction Manager

Gradiant; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant is seeking a Construction Manager to lead the construction phase of a large-scale industrial wastewater treatment and process water system in Boise, Idaho. You will manage Owner-GC-internal team relationships, ensure safety, scope adherence, and budget compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a relevant engineering or construction field, 10+ years in industrial construction management, and experience with EPC projects valued up to $150M.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or Construction Management.
• 10+ years in industrial construction management
• Experience with EPC project delivery and large-scale facilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget and quality standards.
• Lead field construction activities and supervise teams.
• Coordinate with Owner, GC, and internal teams; manage RMAs, RFIs, and change orders.

Skills

Water treatment

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Job description

Gradiant is a global solutions provider and developer of cleantech water projects with a concentrated focus on industrial water solutions, water reuse, waste minimization, Minimum Liquid Discharge (MLD), Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD), and resource recovery of precious metals and minerals. Our workforce, exceeding 1200 dedicated global employees, operates under the umbrella of Gradiant Corporation, based in USA, and regional headquarters, Gradiant International Holdings, located in Singapore, alongside 23 offices spanning across sixteen countries. We take pride in our Global R&D Innovation Centre based in Singapore, which stands at the forefront of technological and environmental advancements.

Role Overview

The Construction Manager (CM) will lead the construction phase of a large-scale industrial wastewater treatment and process water system supporting semiconductor fabrication in Boise, Idaho. The CM is responsible for managing the relationship between the customer (Owner), the General Contractor (GC), and the internal site construction management team and ensuring the project is delivered safely, within scope, and on budget.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary construction contact for owners, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Attend owner meetings and provide project updates.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships throughout project execution.
• Resolve construction conflicts professionally and efficiently.
• Coordinate responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), field directives, and design clarifications.
• Support business development efforts by maintaining exceptional client satisfaction.
• Lead all field construction activities for multiple wastewater treatment projects simultaneously.
• Develop and implement comprehensive construction execution plans.
• Direct daily field operations while maintaining alignment with project schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate construction sequencing with engineering, procurement, and commissioning teams.
• Manage project mobilization, site logistics, temporary facilities, and workforce planning.
• Review construction drawings and specifications for constructability.
• Ensure compliance with all owner specifications and contractual obligations.

Project Execution

• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Monitor project progress using established KPIs and reporting tools.
• Identify schedule risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage construction budgets, labor productivity, equipment utilization, and subcontractor performance.
• Review and approve contractor invoices, change orders, and progress billing.
• Participate in project forecasting and financial reporting.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries and installation activities.

Contract Administration

• Interpret construction contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Review project scope for contractual compliance.
• Manage field change documentation.
• Prepare cost estimates for change orders.
• Negotiate subcontractor issues and claims.
• Support project managers with contract administration activities.

Internal Team Leadership

• Supervise superintendents, field engineers, inspectors, and project coordinators.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations.
• Assist with workforce planning and hiring recommendations.
• Foster collaboration between field and office teams.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or Construction Management

Skills

• Expertise in water treatment processes, strong communication, and project management software proficiency.
• Proficiency with project tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, and Primavera P6.
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills for high-pressure stakeholder environments.

Experience

• 10+ years in industrial construction management, preferably with at least 5 years specifically in semiconductor or high-tech facilities.
• Minimum 5 years managing large industrial or municipal wastewater treatment construction projects.
• Experience with EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) project delivery.
• Experience managing projects valued between $10 million and $150 million.
• Experience overseeing multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience with self-perform and subcontractor management.

Certificate

• Construction Manager (CCM) or Professional Engineer (PE) is highly preferred

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.