Manufacturing Assistant Project Manager

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 construction schedules.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on project efficiency, quality, and service delivery.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure work is performed in accordance with company standards and contractual obligations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of construction and project management principles, including scheduling, procurement, budgeting, and project documentation.
• Understanding of manufacturing, modular construction, or electrical construction processes and project workflows.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and support effective solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret project schedules, financial reports, drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with a proactive and customer-focused approach.
• Commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project; experience with Accubid or similar project management and estimating software is preferred.

Demonstrated Accomplishments

• Demonstrated ability to effectively support project teams and contribute to successful project outcomes.
• Strong collaboration skills with a track record of building productive working relationships across departments.
• Ability to manage project documentation, reporting, and coordination activities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain performance in a deadline-driven environment.
• Commitment to professional growth and continuous development within project management and construction operations.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project coordination, project management, construction management, manufacturing operations, or a related field preferred.
• Exposure to electrical construction, modular manufacturing, data center, industrial, or mission-critical projects is preferred.
• Basic understanding of project financials, scheduling, procurement, and contract administration.

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.

This job description outlines typical elements and criteria for the role at Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME).  Other duties may be assigned as needed.  IME is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We follow federal, state, and local laws regarding the employment of individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations as required by the ADA and ADAAA.  IME is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or pregnancy, or any other characteristic or status protected by law. 

All employment decisions are made based on job-related criteria and the principle of equal opportunity.  It is important to note that the company maintains an at-will relationship with its employees and this commitment to equal opportunity does not alter that relationship.

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.