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 Project Manager leads the planning, coordination, execution, and financial management of commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with established quality standards while maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Identify and allocate labor, materials, equipment, and other resources necessary for successful project execution.
• Coordinate and manage project teams, including subcontractors, to ensure alignment with project goals and milestones.
• Assign responsibilities, establish clear expectations, and provide leadership to support efficient project delivery.
• Monitor project risks, address issues proactively, and adjust plans as necessary to minimize disruptions and maintain project progress.

Quality Control & Project Performance

• Implement and enforce quality control processes to ensure projects meet established standards and project specifications.
• Conduct regular inspections and collaborate with stakeholders to address quality-related concerns.
• Monitor construction activities and project performance to ensure work progresses according to schedule.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings to review progress, resolve challenges, and maintain alignment among project participants.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and properly maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Financial Management & Contract Administration

• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, cost control, and risk management.
• Review and negotiate client contracts, including terms, conditions, schedules, and service requirements.
• Monitor the utilization of labor, materials, and equipment to optimize project efficiency and profitability.
• Evaluate and quantify cost and schedule impacts resulting from project design or construction changes.
• Communicate project changes and associated impacts to stakeholders in a timely manner.

Client Relations & Team Leadership

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and other project stakeholders.
• Address client concerns proactively and provide exceptional customer service throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster collaboration across project teams to support successful project outcomes.
• Promote and support the IME culture of safety in all project activities.

Industry Representation

• Serve as a company ambassador by promoting organizational values and expertise within the electrical contracting industry.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong ability to perform due diligence and conduct comprehensive project risk assessments.
• Knowledge of building construction methods, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity, ethics, and professional conduct.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to construction project sites.

Demonstrated Accomplishments

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, BlueBeam, and Accubid.
• Demonstrated success managing projects through completion while achieving schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction within large-scale commercial and industrial environments.
• Experience building and maintaining productive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers while remaining informed of market trends.
• Thorough knowledge and application of safety standards within electrical construction.
• Proven ability to manage project financial performance and support successful project outcomes.

Education & Experience

• Must have experience with industrial water/wastewater projects.
• Experience managing industrial and/or commercial electrical construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, skills, and training.
• Equivalent combinations of relevant education, training, and applied experience will be considered.

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.