Construction Manager Jobs in Idaho
Construction Manager jobs in Idaho are in steady demand, concentrated in commercial construction, infrastructure, and residential development across a state where rapid population growth is driving sustained project pipelines. Boise, Idaho Falls, and Coeur d'Alene are the primary hiring centers, with established employers such as Jacobs Engineering, Kiewit, and Boise Cascade maintaining a consistent presence across the state. The most active specialties in Idaho are civil infrastructure, multifamily residential, and industrial project management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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WE ARE OnQCx and we hire GREAT PEOPLE who do GREAT WORK for GREAT CLIENTS!
Our team members are consummate professionals who are well respected by our Fortune 100 clients in the semiconductor/cleanroom, manufacturing, and mission-critical data center industries. Our mission is to do the very best for our clients and customers with integrity, professionalism, and altruism allowing them to be the very best in their business globally.
Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic team that values excellence, integrity, and collaboration? Our dedicated team believes in honesty, integrity, performance, partnership, and trust, ensuring long-lasting customer and employee relationships built on solid principles. By upholding the highest standards of quality and performance, we aim to achieve total customer satisfaction in the various markets we serve.
Role Overview
The Wet Mechanical Construction Manager (CM) is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, execution, and turnover of wet mechanical systems on large-scale semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, and mission-critical projects. The CM will establish strong working relationships with the General Contractor, design teams, vendors, and subcontractors to gain a comprehensive understanding of system scope, drawings, specifications, equipment requirements, and project objectives.
This role provides technical leadership and construction oversight for process utility and plant systems, including process piping, hydronic systems, cooling water systems, ultra-pure water (UPW), process cooling water (PCW), condenser water (CW), compressed dry air (CDA), and associated mechanical infrastructure. The Wet Mechanical CM will drive best practices in safety, constructability, quality, installation, testing, commissioning, and operational turnover while ensuring work is executed in alignment with project budget, schedule, and client expectations.
Primary systems include process piping, hydronic systems, Ultra-Pure Water (UPW), Process Cooling Water (PCW), Condenser Water (CW), Compressed Dry Air (CDA), and associated plant utility infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Manage wet mechanical scope from design through commissioning and operational turnover.
- Develop a thorough understanding of project requirements, drawings, specifications, and schedule milestones.
- Coordinate with owners, contractors, vendors, engineers, and trade partners to ensure successful project execution.
- Oversee procurement, fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Review drawings, specifications, and P&IDs to ensure constructability and system integration.
- Facilitate coordination between Mechanical, Process, Electrical, Controls/I&C, and Commissioning teams
- Monitor project costs, schedules, labor productivity, and installation progress while identifying and mitigating risks.
- Lead weekly coordination meetings and provide regular project status updates.
- Support startup, turnover documentation, punch list management, and commissioning readiness.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all field activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent field experience.
- 8+ years of experience supporting the installation and construction of wet mechanical systems on large industrial, semiconductor, manufacturing, or mission-critical projects.
- Strong knowledge of process utilities, piping systems, and mechanical infrastructure.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
- Strong understanding of construction scheduling, field coordination, and mechanical installation practices.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate with clients, contractors, engineers, and trade partners.
- Proficiency with construction and project management tools such as: Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, Procore, Bluebeam, BIM coordination tools or similar platforms.
- Experience with construction drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and system turnover processes.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
EEO Statement: OnQCx is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Notice to all Employment, Staffing & Recruiting Agencies and Recruiters: We please ask that you do not directly email, call or visit our hiring managers. OnQ does not accept unsolicited resumes and should any be received from a third party they will not be considered, unless a signed agreement is in place. If you would like to discuss becoming a preferred staffing vendor to OnQ please contact our talent acquisition team who will advise you on the process.
WE ARE OnQCx and we hire GREAT PEOPLE who do GREAT WORK for GREAT CLIENTS!
Our team members are consummate professionals who are well respected by our Fortune 100 clients in the semiconductor/cleanroom, manufacturing, and mission-critical data center industries. Our mission is to do the very best for our clients and customers with integrity, professionalism, and altruism allowing them to be the very best in their business globally.
Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic team that values excellence, integrity, and collaboration? Our dedicated team believes in honesty, integrity, performance, partnership, and trust, ensuring long-lasting customer and employee relationships built on solid principles. By upholding the highest standards of quality and performance, we aim to achieve total customer satisfaction in the various markets we serve.
Role Overview
The Wet Mechanical Construction Manager (CM) is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, execution, and turnover of wet mechanical systems on large-scale semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, and mission-critical projects. The CM will establish strong working relationships with the General Contractor, design teams, vendors, and subcontractors to gain a comprehensive understanding of system scope, drawings, specifications, equipment requirements, and project objectives.
This role provides technical leadership and construction oversight for process utility and plant systems, including process piping, hydronic systems, cooling water systems, ultra-pure water (UPW), process cooling water (PCW), condenser water (CW), compressed dry air (CDA), and associated mechanical infrastructure. The Wet Mechanical CM will drive best practices in safety, constructability, quality, installation, testing, commissioning, and operational turnover while ensuring work is executed in alignment with project budget, schedule, and client expectations.
Primary systems include process piping, hydronic systems, Ultra-Pure Water (UPW), Process Cooling Water (PCW), Condenser Water (CW), Compressed Dry Air (CDA), and associated plant utility infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Manage wet mechanical scope from design through commissioning and operational turnover.
- Develop a thorough understanding of project requirements, drawings, specifications, and schedule milestones.
- Coordinate with owners, contractors, vendors, engineers, and trade partners to ensure successful project execution.
- Oversee procurement, fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Review drawings, specifications, and P&IDs to ensure constructability and system integration.
- Facilitate coordination between Mechanical, Process, Electrical, Controls/I&C, and Commissioning teams
- Monitor project costs, schedules, labor productivity, and installation progress while identifying and mitigating risks.
- Lead weekly coordination meetings and provide regular project status updates.
- Support startup, turnover documentation, punch list management, and commissioning readiness.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all field activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent field experience.
- 8+ years of experience supporting the installation and construction of wet mechanical systems on large industrial, semiconductor, manufacturing, or mission-critical projects.
- Strong knowledge of process utilities, piping systems, and mechanical infrastructure.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
- Strong understanding of construction scheduling, field coordination, and mechanical installation practices.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate with clients, contractors, engineers, and trade partners.
- Proficiency with construction and project management tools such as: Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, Procore, Bluebeam, BIM coordination tools or similar platforms.
- Experience with construction drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and system turnover processes.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
EEO Statement: OnQCx is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Notice to all Employment, Staffing & Recruiting Agencies and Recruiters: We please ask that you do not directly email, call or visit our hiring managers. OnQ does not accept unsolicited resumes and should any be received from a third party they will not be considered, unless a signed agreement is in place. If you would like to discuss becoming a preferred staffing vendor to OnQ please contact our talent acquisition team who will advise you on the process.
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Where Idaho roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Construction Manager Job Market in Idaho
A snapshot from current Idaho openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Media & Entertainment
- Electronics & Hardware
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Idaho Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction manager jobs across Idaho.
- Active Construction Manager license or registration recognized by the Idaho Division of Building Safety
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
- CCM or PMP certification strongly preferred by most Idaho commercial and infrastructure employers
- Five or more years of direct field experience managing construction crews and subcontractors
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Bluebeam
- Strong knowledge of Idaho building codes, permitting processes, and OSHA safety standards
Construction Manager Jobs in Idaho: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction manager in Idaho?
Construction managers in Idaho typically enter the role through a combination of a bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering and field experience. Idaho does not require a state-issued construction manager license, but the Idaho Division of Building Safety oversees contractor licensing, and most employers expect candidates to hold or pursue the Certified Construction Manager credential through the Construction Management Association of America. Relevant experience in project coordination, estimating, or field supervision builds a competitive foundation.
Which companies hire construction managers in Idaho?
Companies currently hiring construction managers in Idaho include Hoffman Construction Company, OnQGlobal, and Schell Brothers, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Idaho's ongoing infrastructure expansion and residential growth in the Treasure Valley and eastern Idaho keep larger regional and national contractors actively recruiting for project and construction manager roles year-round.
Which Idaho cities have the most construction manager jobs?
Boise, Eagle, and Nampa account for the largest share of construction manager openings in Idaho. Boise and its surrounding Treasure Valley metro drive the bulk of demand through commercial development, multifamily housing, and state infrastructure projects, while Idaho Falls and Coeur d'Alene see consistent hiring tied to industrial and residential growth in their respective regions.
Are there remote construction manager jobs in Idaho?
Yes, but they're rare. Construction management is fundamentally a site-based role requiring physical oversight of crews, inspections, and project progress. About 20% of construction manager openings tied to Idaho are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those openings tend to involve preconstruction planning, estimating, or program-level oversight rather than direct field management.
How can I get hired as a construction manager in Idaho with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a project coordinator or assistant superintendent with a regional Idaho contractor, then moving into full construction manager responsibilities over time. Large Idaho employers such as Sunroc Construction and Boise-based general contractors often hire construction management graduates into junior roles. Pursuing an internship through Idaho State University's or Boise State University's construction management programs and earning an entry-level OSHA certification gives candidates a concrete edge when competing for that first role.
Where can I find and apply to construction manager jobs in Idaho?
You can find and apply to construction manager jobs in Idaho on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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