Assistant Project Manager - Federal

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 Assistant Project Manager – Federal supports the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, and execution of large federal electrical construction projects. This role assists with project scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting, and quality assurance while helping ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with established standards.

Key Responsibilities

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, establish expectations, and provide guidance to promote efficient resource utilization and achievement of project milestones.
• Monitor project risks, assist in resolving issues, and support adjustments to project plans to minimize disruptions and maintain progress.

Quality Control & Project Execution

• Implement and support quality control procedures to ensure projects meet established federal standards and project requirements.
• Monitor construction activities to evaluate project progress and identify potential concerns.
• Participate in regular project status meetings to review performance, schedules, and project objectives.
• Help maintain project schedules by ensuring construction activities progress according to established timelines.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure project documentation is accurate, complete, and properly maintained

Client Relations & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Proactively address client concerns and support a high level of customer service throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal and external project partners to support successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Promote and support 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.

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 verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively 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.
• Demonstrated success supporting projects through completion while meeting schedule and budget objectives.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction within large-scale federal environments.
• Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers while remaining informed of market trends.
• Thorough knowledge and application of safety standards within electrical construction.
• Ability to contribute to project quality, coordination, and overall team success.

Education & Experience

• Experience supporting or managing industrial and/or commercial electrical construction projects, preferably supporting federal clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, skills, and training preferred.
• Experience in electrical construction project management preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of relevant education, training, and applied experience will be considered.

Due to federal government contract requirements associated with this position, applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be eligible to satisfy all applicable government security and compliance requirements.

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:

*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.