Project Manager - Wastewater and Process Water

FusionIRX; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FusionIRX is seeking a Project Manager – Civil / Water Infrastructure to oversee critical civil and water-related scopes on a major industrial program in Boise, Idaho. You will lead field execution, coordinate with contractors and engineers, and ensure scope alignment with program milestones.

You will drive permitting, water systems coordination, stormwater, and drainage activities while maintaining schedules, budgets, and safety standards in a dynamic, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management in heavy civil, water infrastructure, utilities, or large-scale industrial construction.
• Experience managing permitting and regulatory coordination for civil/waterway or stormwater scopes.
• Proven work on pump houses, RAW/NPW water systems, stormwater and site-civil packages.
• Experience with box culverts and drainage/culvert structures in active construction.
• Experience leading creek/stream relocation or waterway modification programs.
• Strong construction planning, subcontract management, cost control, and scheduling.
• Ability to work on-site in Boise, Idaho with consistent field presence.
• Excellent communication with owners, engineers, contractors, and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of civil/water scopes from design through turnover and closeout.
• Serve as main contact for contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Establish work plans, sequencing, and weekly priorities aligned with milestones.
• Own water pillar scope, IW Pump House coordination, and field execution.
• Coordinate RAW/NPW systems scope, tie-ins, temporary systems, and turnover readiness.
• Own permitting for stormwater, culverts, waterways, and relocation work.
• Maintain permit schedules, reports, and compliance tracking.
• Manage stormwater pond scope, drainage utilities, and erosion control.
• Lead box culvert planning and a 5-mile creek relocation project.
• Develop look-ahead plans, track budget, and report progress weekly.
• Enforce safety, lead quality plans, and identify risks with mitigations.

Skills

Project management

Heavy civil

Water infrastructure

Permitting coordination

Schedule management

Cost control

On-site leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Project Manager – Civil / Water Infrastructure (On-Site | Boise, ID)Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing critical civil and water infrastructure scopes on a large, complex industrial construction program in Boise, Idaho. This role provides day-to-day leadership across engineering coordination, permitting, contractor oversight, schedule and cost control, and field execution. The Project Manager will focus heavily on water-related and site-civil deliverables including Water Pillar scope, IW Pump House, RAW/NPW systems, permitting, storm water pond construction, box culvert installation, and a 5-mile creek relocation effort.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role requiring strong field presence, stakeholder management, and proven experience delivering regulated civil/water infrastructure packages safely, on schedule, and to spec.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Leads planning and execution of assigned civil/water infrastructure scopes from design coordination through construction, turnover, and closeout.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders for assigned packages.
• Establishes work plans, sequencing strategies, and weekly execution priorities aligned with program milestones.

Water Infrastructure Scope Ownership

• Manages water pillar-related scope, including scope definition, constructability input, contractor alignment, and field execution oversight.
• Oversees IW Pump House coordination and construction execution, including civil/structural interfaces and utility integration.
• Coordinates RAW/NPW (Raw / Non-Potable Water) systems scope, tie-ins, temporary systems (as required), and commissioning/turnover readiness.

Permitting & Regulatory Coordination

• Owns permitting activities tied to stormwater, culverts, waterways, and relocation work, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Coordinates with environmental teams, jurisdictional authorities, and consultants to maintain permit schedules and reporting requirements.
• Maintains accurate permit documentation, inspections, and compliance tracking.

Stormwater & Drainage Construction

• Manages storm water pond scope including excavation, grading, liners/structures (as applicable), erosion control, and final stabilization.
• Coordinates drainage infrastructure and related utilities to prevent conflicts and rework.

Box Culvert & Creek Relocation

• Leads box culvert planning and installation, ensuring structural, hydraulic, and site integration requirements are met.
• Manages a 5-mile creek relocation effort, including alignment coordination, erosion control, environmental compliance, and construction sequencing.
• Ensures monitoring, documentation, and quality requirements are maintained for waterway-related work.

Schedule, Cost, and Reporting

• Develops and maintains detailed look-ahead plans (2–6 weeks) and supports master schedule integration.
• Tracks budget, forecasts cost-to-complete, manages change orders, and documents scope changes.
• Produces weekly status reports highlighting progress, constraints, risks, and mitigation actions.

Safety, Quality, and Risk Management

• Enforces jobsite safety standards and ensures contractors comply with safety plans and requirements.
• Leads quality planning and verification for assigned scopes, including inspections, testing, and punch list management.
• Identifies project risks early and implements mitigation plans to protect schedule and budget.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in heavy civil, water infrastructure, utilities, or large-scale industrial construction.
• Demonstrated experience managing permitting and regulatory coordination for civil/waterway or stormwater scopes.
• Proven experience with pump houses, raw/non-potable water systems (RAW/NPW), stormwater infrastructure, and complex site-civil packages.
• Experience executing box culvert work and/or drainage/culvert structures in active construction environments.
• Experience supporting or leading creek/stream relocation or waterway modification scopes (environmental compliance and sequencing strongly preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of construction planning, subcontract management, cost control, and schedule management.
• Ability to work on-site in Boise, Idaho and maintain consistent field presence.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across owners, engineers, contractors, and authorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience on semiconductor, data center, advanced manufacturing, or similarly complex industrial campuses.
• Familiarity with SWPPP, erosion and sediment control (ESC), and environmental monitoring requirements.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.

Work Environment / Expectations

• This is an on-site position based in Boise, Idaho.
• Requires jobsite mobility, coordination in active construction zones, and participation in field walks and contractor meetings.
• May require extended hours based on critical milestones and construction phase demands.

Benefits

What Makes This Opportunity Different

This isn’t a volume-hiring environment. We are a high-performing, reputation-driven team known for delivering elite execution in complex, high-stakes projects. As a small, family-oriented company, we prioritize how people are treated—while maintaining uncompromising standards for safety, quality, and professionalism. We are selective and intentionally hire only individuals who are recognized leaders in their craft and who align with a culture built on integrity, respect, and accountability.