Assistant Project Manager - Service & Special Projects

About Us

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.

About this Role

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 Assistant Project Manager of Service & Special Projects supports the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. This role assists with project scheduling, resource allocation, project administration, and quality control while helping ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards.

What You'll Do

Project Planning & Coordination

• Assist in developing project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Support the identification and allocation of labor, materials, and other resources necessary for successful project execution.
• Help assign tasks, communicate expectations, and support project teams in achieving key milestones.
• Monitor project risks, address issues promptly, and assist in implementing solutions to minimize project disruptions.

Quality Control & Project Execution

• Implement and support quality control processes to ensure projects meet established standards.
• Monitor construction activities to track progress and identify potential issues.
• Participate in regular project status meetings to review performance and maintain alignment with project objectives.
• Help ensure construction activities remain on schedule and support timely project delivery.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to maintain complete and accurate project documentation.

Client Relations & Team Collaboration

• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Assist in addressing client concerns and delivering a high level of customer service throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promote collaboration among project participants to support successful project outcomes.
• Support and reinforce the IME culture of safety across 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.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong ability to perform due diligence and conduct project risk assessments.
• Knowledge of building construction methods, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex information to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity, ethics, and professional conduct.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to construction project sites.

Demonstrated Accomplishments

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, BlueBeam, and Accubid.
• Proven ability to support the successful completion of projects while meeting schedule and budget objectives.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction within large-scale commercial environments.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers while staying informed of industry trends.
• Thorough knowledge and application of electrical construction safety standards.
• Ability to contribute effectively to project coordination, quality management, and team success.

Education & Experience

• Experience supporting or 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 preferred.
• Experience in aviation project management preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of relevant education, training, and applied experience will be considered.

What You'll Get

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: $80,750 - $$109,250

*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. 

Compensation Range

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.