Assistant Project Manager – Mission Critical
About The Position
Intermountain Electric (IME) is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of large, complex electrical construction projects, including mission-critical work. The role helps organize schedules, costs, resources, and documentation, working across teams to coordinate activities, remove roadblocks, and keep projects progressing. The Assistant Project Manager partners with the Project Manager and project teams to support successful execution, quality, safety, client relationships, and change management. Most work takes place in a typical office environment, with occasional travel to construction sites and the possibility of visiting multiple locations in one day. Job-site conditions may include extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud, debris, welding, leading edges, trenching, shoring, and confined spaces. Frequent travel to construction sites is also identified as a requirement for staying connected with project teams. IME offers eligible full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage options effective the first of the month after hire, substantial PTO, and immediate eligibility to contribute to a generously matched and fully vested 401(k). The anticipated annual compensation range is $80,750 to $125,637.50, depending on experience and qualifications.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience supporting industrial and/or commercial electrical construction projects.
- Demonstrated ability to perform due diligence and risk assessment in support of project decisions.
- Integrity and ethical judgment when working with clients, partners, and internal teams.
- Working knowledge of building construction methods, materials, systems, and trade practices.
- Understanding of project scheduling concepts in complex construction environments.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to audiences with varying levels of experience.
- Willingness to travel frequently to construction sites.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, Bluebeam, and Accubid.
- Ability to support large-scale or highly complex construction projects through completion while maintaining schedule, budget awareness, and quality expectations.
- Experience working in schedule-driven environments with aggressive timelines.
- Solid understanding of electrical construction in large-scale commercial or mission-critical environments.
- Experience building productive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Strong understanding of safety standards and best practices within electrical construction.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with mission-critical infrastructure, including power distribution, redundancy systems, and cooling infrastructure.
- Experience with mission-critical or data center projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field; equivalent combinations of relevant education, training, and applied experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing comprehensive, schedule-driven project plans that define scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
- Partner with the Project Manager to identify and coordinate human and material resources, ensuring efficient utilization and alignment with project milestones.
- Assign tasks, communicate expectations, and support team members to keep work progressing smoothly and on schedule.
- Monitor project risks, resolve issues, and adapt plans as needed.
- Implement and support quality-control procedures to ensure construction activities meet established standards.
- Monitor construction progress and participate in regular project status meetings to help keep projects aligned with schedules.
- Coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure project documents are complete, accurate, and organized.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Address client questions or concerns, communicate responsively, and support a positive client experience.
- Contribute to a respectful, team-oriented work environment and support the company’s safety and collaboration culture.
- Promote a safety-first mindset and encourage adherence to safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Represent the company professionally and ethically, and demonstrate integrity and transparency in interactions.
- Maintain change-order logs and assist with scope, schedule, and cost-impact analysis.
- Coordinate change documentation between field and office teams and help keep stakeholders informed and aligned.
- 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 (PTO).
- Immediate eligibility to contribute to a generously matched and fully vested 401(k).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
