Assistant Project Manager - Service & Special Projects

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 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.

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.

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, Blue Beam, 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…