Manufacturing Assistant Project Manager

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.

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 supports the successful execution of modular manufacturing and electrical construction projects from pre-construction through project closeout. Working closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams, this role assists with project planning, scheduling, cost tracking, documentation, customer communications, and operational coordination. The Assistant Project Manager helps ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contractual and company requirements while gaining exposure to all phases of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Execution

• Support Project Managers in coordinating projects through estimating, pre-construction, manufacturing, production, delivery, and closeout.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, work plans, and tracking tools to ensure milestone achievement.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, procurement, and field teams to facilitate project execution and resolve routine project issues.
• Monitor project progress and proactively communicate schedule impacts, risks, and action items to project stakeholders.

Financial & Administrative Management

• Assist with project budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and productivity reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review project documentation, invoices, purchase orders, and subcontractor agreements for accuracy and compliance.
• Support change order preparation, documentation, and tracking activities.
• Maintain project records and generate reports to support project performance reviews and management decision-making.

Customer & Stakeholder Support

• Assist with customer communications and provide timely updates regarding project status, schedules, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Participate in project meetings and help document action items, meeting notes, and follow-up requirements.
• Support efforts to ensure a positive customer experience throughout the project lifecycle.

Operational & Team Support

• Promote a safe work environment by supporting company safety policies and compliance requirements.
• Assist with resource planning and coordination to support manufacturing and…