Project Manager - Mission Critical

Intermountain Electric Inc • Cheyenne, WY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Intermountain Electric (IME) is an electrical contracting company founded in 1946 in Denver, CO, and has grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America, Quanta Services. IME works with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare. The company prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth, aiming to provide career advancement opportunities. For 80 years, IME has been a trusted partner in essential electrical projects, delivering safe, smart, and reliable electrical solutions through its people and partnerships, guided by values of Integrity, Safety, Ingenuity, Relationships, Craftsmanship, and Spark. The company empowers its professionals to innovate, support field teams, and strengthen partnerships, inviting individuals to join a team that fuels systems keeping communities running. The Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful planning, execution, and delivery of mission-critical electrical projects, including data center construction. This role provides overall leadership for project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, and financial performance, with a strong focus on quality, accountability, and collaboration.

Requirements

• Strong ability to perform due diligence and risk assessment to support informed project decisions.
• Demonstrated integrity, ethical judgment, and professionalism in all stakeholder interactions.
• In‑depth knowledge of building construction methods, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices.
• Familiarity with mission‑critical infrastructure, including power distribution, redundancy systems, cooling infrastructure, and commissioning processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate expectations, influence outcomes, and explain complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel frequently to construction sites to remain actively engaged with project teams and field operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, Bluebeam, and Accubid.
• Proven ability to lead projects to successful completion while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and safety expectations.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction in large‑scale commercial and mission‑critical environments, including data centers.
• History of building productive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to stay informed of project conditions and market trends.
• Thorough understanding of safety standards and best practices in electrical construction.
• Demonstrated experience leading industrial and/or commercial electrical construction projects with responsibility for planning, financial performance, quality, and team coordination.

Nice To Haves

• Practical expertise managing mission-critical or data center projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans that clearly define scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines, applying strategic thinking and ingenuity to anticipate challenges and drive successful outcomes.
• Identify, allocate, and manage human and material resources to support efficient project execution while maintaining alignment with project milestones and commitments.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, including subcontractors, fostering accountability, clarity, and collaboration.
• Assign responsibilities, set clear expectations, and provide ongoing guidance to ensure work progresses effectively and aligns with project goals.
• Continuously monitor project risks, resolve issues promptly, and adapt plans to minimize disruptions—demonstrating sound judgment and ownership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement and enforce quality control processes that ensure all work meets the highest standards of craftsmanship, accuracy, and performance.
• Conduct regular inspections and partner with clients, field teams, and subcontractors to proactively address quality‑related concerns.
• Monitor construction progress, lead regular project status meetings, and ensure schedules are followed and updated as needed.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and well‑maintained, reinforcing integrity and transparency across all phases of the project.
• Oversee project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, and risk mitigation, with a strong commitment to fiscal responsibility and ethical stewardship.
• Review and negotiate client contracts, including scope, terms and conditions, schedules, and services, ensuring clarity and mutual alignment.
• Monitor optimal utilization of labor, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency and value.
• Quantify cost and schedule impacts associated with design or construction changes and clearly communicate impacts to all project stakeholders.
• Lead the day‑to‑day change management process for mission‑critical projects.
• Prepare and process change order documentation, quantify scope, schedule, and cost impacts, and coordinate closely with field teams to ensure changes are implemented accurately.
• Maintain detailed change order logs and ensure all stakeholders are informed of revised deliverables, timelines, and expectations.
• Build and sustain strong, trust‑based relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Proactively address client concerns, provide exceptional customer service, and ensure client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Model and support the company’s culture of safety, collaboration, and respect—leading by example on and off the jobsite.
• Bring spark, energy, and professionalism to leadership, helping motivate teams and elevate performance.
• Act as a brand ambassador, representing the company’s values, expertise, and commitment to excellence within the electrical contracting industry.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of integrity and ethics in all internal and external interactions.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry-leading comprehensive benefits package.
• Variety of healthcare coverage options, which become effective the first of the month after hire.
• Substantial amount of PTO.
• Immediately eligible to make contributions to a generously matched and fully vested 401k.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees