Assistant Project Manager - Federal

Intermountain Electric Inc • Cheyenne, WY

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About The Position

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing large federal electrical construction projects. The role assists with project scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting, and quality assurance, helping ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards. The position supports project planning and risk management, monitors construction progress and quality, maintains schedules and project documentation, and helps foster positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will promote IME’s safety culture and represent the company professionally in the electrical contracting industry.

The majority of the work takes place at construction job sites, and travel to project locations is frequent. Site conditions may include extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud and debris, welding, leading edges, trenching, shoring, and occasionally confined spaces. Multiple locations may need to be visited in a single day.

This role requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility to satisfy applicable government security and compliance requirements because of federal contract requirements. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available. Full-time employees may select from healthcare coverage options effective the first of the month after hire, receive a substantial amount of paid time off, and can immediately contribute to a generously matched, fully vested 401(k). Salary is determined based on education, experience, relevant skills, and internal equity.

Requirements

• 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 and ability to build relationships and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to integrity, ethics, and professional conduct.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to construction project sites.
• 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 in large-scale federal environments.
• Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, and staying informed of market trends.
• Thorough knowledge and application of electrical construction safety standards.
• Ability to contribute to project quality, coordination, and overall team success.
• Experience supporting or managing industrial and/or commercial electrical construction projects.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to satisfy applicable government security and compliance requirements.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting industrial and/or commercial electrical construction projects for federal clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, skills, and training.
• Experience in electrical construction project management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Support identification and allocation of labor, materials, and other resources required for project execution.
• Help assign tasks, establish expectations, and guide efficient resource use and progress toward project milestones.
• Monitor project risks, assist in resolving issues, and support plan adjustments to minimize disruptions.
• Implement and support quality-control procedures to ensure projects meet federal standards and project requirements.
• Monitor construction activities to evaluate progress and identify potential concerns.
• Participate in project status meetings to review performance, schedules, and objectives.
• Help maintain project schedules and ensure construction activities progress according to established timelines.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure project documentation is accurate, complete, and properly maintained.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Address client concerns proactively and support high-quality customer service throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal and external project partners to support successful outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Promote and support IME’s safety culture across project activities.
• Represent the company and its values and expertise in the electrical contracting industry, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage options for full-time employees, effective the first of the month after hire.
• A substantial amount of paid time off.
• Immediate eligibility to contribute to a generously matched and fully vested 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed