Project Controller - Mission Critical

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!

The Project Controller manages the financial aspects of assigned projects, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. This role partners closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to monitor budgets, analyze financial performance, and deliver actionable insights to support project success.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Serve as the financial liaison for assigned projects, supporting Project Management with accurate and timely reporting.
• Oversee project accounting activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and tracking actual costs against budgets.
• Prepare detailed financial reports on project performance in alignment with accounting standards.
• Manage project-related billing processes and perform reconciliations.

Financial Analysis

• Analyze project costs, identify variances, and provide detailed explanations to stakeholders.
• Compile and evaluate financial data to support operational decision-making.
• Perform return-on-investment analyses for capital expenditures and provide recommendations.

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure all project financial activities adhere to company policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and improve project accounting processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Risk Management

• Identify financial risks associated with projects and recommend mitigation strategies.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with project managers and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Communicate with customers regarding billing, costs, and audit requests.
• Represent the organization professionally, upholding high standards of integrity and ethics.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of project accounting principles, including budgeting, forecasting, job cost tracking, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting Project Managers with cost-to-complete forecasting, project financial reviews, and analysis of project performance.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and communicate project-related financial risks, including productivity, labor, material, and cost impacts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable recommendations.
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive financial information.

Demonstrated Accomplishments

• Experience managing and tracking change orders, risks, and events throughout the project lifecycle, including evaluating financial impacts and assisting project teams with documentation and reporting.
• Proven ability to support project financial health through cost analysis, forecasting, and proactive identification of project risks and opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite, including financial modeling, reporting, and data analysis.
• Experience partnering with Project Managers and Operations teams to support project execution and financial success.
• Knowledge of construction project accounting systems and financial reporting tools preferred.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Project accounting experience within construction, engineering, specialty contracting, or a related project-based industry preferred.
• Direct experience supporting large-scale construction projects, including involvement in change order management, project forecasting, and cost-to-complete analysis.
• Experience identifying and monitoring project risks related to labor productivity, materials, subcontractors, and budget performance.
• Experience supporting mission critical, data center, industrial, or other complex construction projects is a plus but not required.

Working Conditions:

The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment.  Occasionally, you may travel to a construction job site. 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: $85,000 - $115,000

*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.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned as required.

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

IME will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job so that they may perform the essential duties of the position.

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.