Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME)
Operations Manager - Service & Special Projects
Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME), Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012
Operations Manager – Service & Special Projects
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Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) .
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.
About This Role IME is seeking an Operations Manager – Service & Special Projects to join their growing team.
Do you have the desire, skills, and proven strategy to be part of a winning team?
Do you love the challenge of finding unique solutions for complex projects?
Does the idea of growth and expansion motivate you?
Are you a team player who is ready to take on the responsibility of a prime role in a growing company?
Then come join us at IME’s headquarters in beautiful Denver, Colorado.
What You’ll Do Key Responsibilities Relationship Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring high customer satisfaction and repeat business. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their needs and providing innovative solutions to meet their electrical contracting requirements.
Project Management:
Oversee service and special projects from inception to completion, ensuring that all tasks are completed safely, on time, within scope, and within budget. Develop and present effective solutions for client projects including design support and estimating. Identify project risks and issues proactively, developing and implementing effective solutions to keep projects on track. Ensure all projects comply with relevant safety regulations, building codes, and legal requirements. Prepare and present regular progress reports to clients and senior management, highlighting key milestones, challenges, and solutions.
Team Leadership:
Effectively manage and assign workloads to direct reports to take advantage of the strengths of staff, training opportunities, and development of a strong and consistent department ensuring outstanding customer service. Develop and mentor the team, including active participation in succession planning. Foster employee engagement and career growth by providing training opportunities, effective feedback, and guidance as well as setting clear expectations and accountability.
Collaborative Leadership:
Oversee daily operations of regional service and special projects, providing leadership, vision, and mentorship to teams. Promote a positive culture, drive collaboration and excellence, and ensure projects are executed with a focus on safety and quality. Contribute to organization-wide initiatives and serve as a resource and collaborator to colleagues across the organization. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
Business Development:
Proactively seek new business opportunities by building and nurturing relationships with potential clients, industry influencers, and key stakeholders. Develop and implement effective marketing and sales strategies to secure new contracts and partnerships. Monitor and report on key performance indicators, sales metrics, and financial results.
Industry and Community Networking:
Collaborate with stakeholders across the industry and community to implement effective strategies aligned with company goals. Act as a brand ambassador for the company, promoting its values and expertise in the electrical contracting sector. Demonstrate the highest level of integrity and ethics with internal and external stakeholders.
Additional duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, components, and installation techniques.
Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to plan, execute, and close projects efficiently.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Full working knowledge of project management software and tools.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.
Strong knowledge and understanding of the electrical contracting industry, including market dynamics, trends, and customer needs.
Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate market insights into actionable plans.
Strong business acumen, with a deep understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
Strong ability to complete due diligence and risk assessment.
Impeccable integrity and ethics with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Strong leadership abilities, with experience in leading and motivating cross‑functional teams.
Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify and capitalize on project opportunities.
Strong understanding of productivity tracking, schedules, manpower projections, and hiring needs in construction and service projects.
Experience managing legal, liability, and safety risks in the electrical construction industry.
Demonstrated Accomplishments In The Following Areas
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, BlueBeam, Accubid, and other relevant construction management software.
Proven track record of effectively managing, mentoring, and developing diverse project teams.
Strong network‑building capabilities with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, with a keen awareness of market trends.
Thorough understanding and application of safety standards in electrical construction.
Education & Experience
15+ years of experience managing projects in a construction environment including 5+ years managing a team.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven experience in managing electrical service and special projects.
What You’ll Get Working Conditions In this role, you will work both in office and on construction job sites. When traveling to a construction job site, 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. Employees are offered a substantial amount of PTO and are immediately eligible to make contributions to a generously matched and fully vested 401(k).
Salary Range $136,000 - $184,000
*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.*
Equal Employment Opportunity Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
IME will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job so that they may perform the essential duties of the position.
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.
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Operations Manager – Service & Special Projects
role at
Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) .
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.
About This Role IME is seeking an Operations Manager – Service & Special Projects to join their growing team.
Do you have the desire, skills, and proven strategy to be part of a winning team?
Do you love the challenge of finding unique solutions for complex projects?
Does the idea of growth and expansion motivate you?
Are you a team player who is ready to take on the responsibility of a prime role in a growing company?
Then come join us at IME’s headquarters in beautiful Denver, Colorado.
What You’ll Do Key Responsibilities Relationship Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring high customer satisfaction and repeat business. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their needs and providing innovative solutions to meet their electrical contracting requirements.
Project Management:
Oversee service and special projects from inception to completion, ensuring that all tasks are completed safely, on time, within scope, and within budget. Develop and present effective solutions for client projects including design support and estimating. Identify project risks and issues proactively, developing and implementing effective solutions to keep projects on track. Ensure all projects comply with relevant safety regulations, building codes, and legal requirements. Prepare and present regular progress reports to clients and senior management, highlighting key milestones, challenges, and solutions.
Team Leadership:
Effectively manage and assign workloads to direct reports to take advantage of the strengths of staff, training opportunities, and development of a strong and consistent department ensuring outstanding customer service. Develop and mentor the team, including active participation in succession planning. Foster employee engagement and career growth by providing training opportunities, effective feedback, and guidance as well as setting clear expectations and accountability.
Collaborative Leadership:
Oversee daily operations of regional service and special projects, providing leadership, vision, and mentorship to teams. Promote a positive culture, drive collaboration and excellence, and ensure projects are executed with a focus on safety and quality. Contribute to organization-wide initiatives and serve as a resource and collaborator to colleagues across the organization. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
Business Development:
Proactively seek new business opportunities by building and nurturing relationships with potential clients, industry influencers, and key stakeholders. Develop and implement effective marketing and sales strategies to secure new contracts and partnerships. Monitor and report on key performance indicators, sales metrics, and financial results.
Industry and Community Networking:
Collaborate with stakeholders across the industry and community to implement effective strategies aligned with company goals. Act as a brand ambassador for the company, promoting its values and expertise in the electrical contracting sector. Demonstrate the highest level of integrity and ethics with internal and external stakeholders.
Additional duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, components, and installation techniques.
Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to plan, execute, and close projects efficiently.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Full working knowledge of project management software and tools.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.
Strong knowledge and understanding of the electrical contracting industry, including market dynamics, trends, and customer needs.
Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate market insights into actionable plans.
Strong business acumen, with a deep understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
Strong ability to complete due diligence and risk assessment.
Impeccable integrity and ethics with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Strong leadership abilities, with experience in leading and motivating cross‑functional teams.
Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify and capitalize on project opportunities.
Strong understanding of productivity tracking, schedules, manpower projections, and hiring needs in construction and service projects.
Experience managing legal, liability, and safety risks in the electrical construction industry.
Demonstrated Accomplishments In The Following Areas
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, BlueBeam, Accubid, and other relevant construction management software.
Proven track record of effectively managing, mentoring, and developing diverse project teams.
Strong network‑building capabilities with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, with a keen awareness of market trends.
Thorough understanding and application of safety standards in electrical construction.
Education & Experience
15+ years of experience managing projects in a construction environment including 5+ years managing a team.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven experience in managing electrical service and special projects.
What You’ll Get Working Conditions In this role, you will work both in office and on construction job sites. When traveling to a construction job site, 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. Employees are offered a substantial amount of PTO and are immediately eligible to make contributions to a generously matched and fully vested 401(k).
Salary Range $136,000 - $184,000
*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.*
Equal Employment Opportunity Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
IME will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job so that they may perform the essential duties of the position.
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.
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