Operations Manager

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

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!

The Operations Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for large-scale industrial and commercial electrical construction projects. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence through effective project planning, quality management, financial oversight, and team development, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What You'll Do

Strategic Project Planning & Execution

• Lead the review of project plans, contracts, and deliverables with Project Managers (PMs) to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and client expectations.
• Strategically allocate resources and establish performance metrics to support successful project execution and achievement of key milestones.
• Provide ongoing direction and support to optimize project performance across multiple projects.
• Identify project risks, implement mitigation strategies, and adjust plans as necessary to minimize disruptions and maintain project schedules.
• Conduct site visits and facilitate monthly project reviews focused on safety, schedule performance, quality, and change order management.

Quality Assurance & Operational Excellence

• Develop, implement, and enforce quality control standards and procedures across all construction projects.
• Lead inspections and collaborate with stakeholders to proactively identify and resolve quality concerns.
• Ensure timely implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee reviews of project schedules, safety compliance, administrative performance, and profitability.
• Coordinate closely with PMs, vendors, and the purchasing department to support material availability and uninterrupted project operations.

Financial Oversight & Risk Management

• Monitor project financial performance and ensure overhead schedules accurately reflect current and projected manpower requirements.
• Conduct financial and legal risk assessments and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate the cost and schedule impacts of design and construction changes.
• Partner with PMs to communicate project impacts and risks to stakeholders proactively.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning to maximize project performance and profitability.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership that fosters accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with PMs to address client concerns and maintain a high level of client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and develop project teams through coaching, training, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Build and sustain a high-performing workforce focused on operational excellence and project success.

Industry Representation & Stakeholder Management

• Represent the company within the electrical contracting industry while promoting its values, reputation, and expertise.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other key stakeholders.
• Support successful project outcomes through effective communication, collaboration, and relationship management.
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and professionalism in all business interactions.

Additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional ability to conduct due diligence and perform comprehensive project risk assessments.
• Extensive knowledge of building construction methods, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices.
• Advanced understanding of productivity tracking, project scheduling, manpower forecasting, and workforce planning.
• Expert business acumen with expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and project performance management.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making capabilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity, ethical conduct, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to construction project sites.

Demonstrated Accomplishments

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, BlueBeam, Accubid, and other construction management software platforms.
• Proven success managing, mentoring, and developing diverse project teams.
• Deep expertise in electrical construction within large-scale commercial environments.
• Expert relationship-building capabilities with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other industry stakeholders.
• Thorough knowledge and application of safety standards within electrical construction.
• Awareness of market trends and their impact on project planning, execution, and business development.
• Demonstrated ability to drive project performance, operational efficiency, and successful project outcomes.

Education & Experience

• Expert project management experience overseeing large industrial and commercial electrical construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

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.  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. 

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.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned as required.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.