Manufacturing Project Manager

Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare.

At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is more than just finding a job—it's about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact. Power your future with IME and be a part of a team that drives success in every project.

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is celebrating 80 years of powering progress across Colorado. Our office teams help deliver safe, smart, and reliable electrical solutions through our people and partnerships, the IME Way.

Through strategic planning, collaboration, and technical excellence, and guided by our values of Integrity, Safety, Ingenuity, Relationships, Craftsmanship, and Spark, we empower our professionals to innovate, support our field teams, and strengthen the partnerships that move our work forward.

Join a team where your expertise fuels the systems that keep communities running!

Position Summary

The Manufacturing & Construction Project Manager is responsible for leading modular manufacturing and electrical construction projects from initial planning through production and closeout. This role oversees project execution, financial performance, scheduling, customer relationships, and cross-functional coordination to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements. The Project Manager serves as a key liaison between customers, production teams, and leadership while driving operational excellence and supporting a culture of safety, integrity, innovation, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Lead projects through all phases, including estimating, pre-construction, manufacturing, production, delivery, and closeout.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, and resource requirements to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate with engineering, product development, production, and field teams to maintain project alignment and meet milestones.
• Identify project risks, proactively resolve issues, and implement recovery plans to minimize schedule or budget impacts.

Financial Management

• Monitor project budgets, costs, productivity, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and approve project invoices, track budget variances, and provide regular financial reporting.
• Manage project forecasting and profitability while ensuring alignment with established financial objectives.
• Negotiate and administer change orders to effectively manage project scope and revenue opportunities.

Customer & Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, owners, subcontractors, and key project stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and responsive project management.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to address project challenges and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Support business growth by fostering long-term relationships and identifying opportunities for future work.

Leadership & Operational Oversight

• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, promoting accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Support workforce planning and resource coordination to meet project demands across manufacturing and construction operations.
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout all project activities.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with contractual obligations, company standards, and applicable regulations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of electrical construction project management principles, including estimating, scheduling, procurement, cost control, and project reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience overseeing project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, productivity analysis, and profitability management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and modular construction processes, with the ability to effectively coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with union labor environments, workforce planning, and labor rate calculations.

Demonstrated Accomplishments

• Proven leadership skills with a track record of developing teams, influencing stakeholders, and driving positive project outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive approach to risk identification and issue resolution.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to interact professionally with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to safety in both office and operational environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Project; experience with Accubid or comparable estimating software preferred.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expert knowledge of electrical construction, modular manufacturing, data center, or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success managing projects from planning through completion in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar credential preferred.

Working Conditions:

The majority of the time you will work on construction job sites. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space.  You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.

Benefits Overview:

IME provides an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package.  Full-time employees are eligible to choose from a variety of healthcare coverage options, which become effective the first of the month after hire.  In addition, employees are offered a substantial amount of PTO and are immediately eligible to make contributions to a generously matched and fully vested 401k. 

Salary Range: $102,000-$138,000

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.*

Established in 1946, IME is part of Quanta Services, the largest specialty contractor in North America. We base our business model on always doing the right thing and pride ourselves in finding the best processes and practices in everything we do. As an electrical contractor, we install and service the power and lighting to commercial and industrial buildings in the Western US.

This job description outlines typical elements and criteria for the role at Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME).  Other duties may be assigned as needed.  IME is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We follow federal, state, and local laws regarding the employment of individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations as required by the ADA and ADAAA.  IME is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or pregnancy, or any other characteristic or status protected by law. 

All employment decisions are made based on job-related criteria and the principle of equal opportunity.  It is important to note that the company maintains an at-will relationship with its employees and this commitment to equal opportunity does not alter that relationship.

IME strives to provide a safe work environment for its employees. Under applicable laws and regulations, IME conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.