Construction Management Intern

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.

Construction Management (Rotation) Internship 2027

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!

Internship Overview

We believe the best way to start your career is by doing work you actually care about. In our internship program, you take the driver’s seat. We tailor your day-to-day projects around your specific career interests and goals, not just a checklist of corporate chores.

As a leading electrical contractor, we’ll give you an insider’s look into the industry through real-world experience on active projects. You’ll get to see how different teams collaborate to bring complex projects to life, build practical and professional skills, and learn directly from industry pros in the field and office.

Role Overview

As a Construction Management intern, you’ll be a true extension of our project teams, getting hands‑on exposure across the entire lifecycle of a project, from early preconstruction and estimating all the way to active job sites.

Because our program is tailored to your goals, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the areas of construction that excite you most. Whether you want to dive deep into bid strategies, learn how to manage subcontractors, or participate in safety and site inspections, you’ll work alongside experienced project managers and estimators on projects that make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Preconstruction

• Assist with real project planning, helping define project scopes, milestone goals, and deliverable timelines.
• Support preconstruction and estimating teams by organizing data for bid strategies, cost forecasting, and resource planning.
• Research and evaluate pricing for materials, specialized equipment, and subcontractor services to keep bids competitive and accurate.

Field Experience & Site Operations

• Participate in active site visits, job walks, and pre‑bid meetings to gather critical project details directly from the field.
• Conduct site inspections alongside safety leads to ensure active jobs maintain high safety standards.

Tech & Process Management

• Gain exposure to project management software, getting practical experience with Procore, MS Project, Accubid, and Change Order Pro.
• Collaborate across preconstruction and field teams to streamline data workflows and simplify reporting.

Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bring genuine enthusiasm, ask great questions, and be excited to take ownership of real projects.
• Comfortable taking initiative, collaborating across different personality types, and helping keep projects moving forward.
• Build trust and represent the team well with both internal staff and external partners.

Demonstrated Accomplishment

• Ability to talk comfortably with everyone, from project managers in the office to field…