Intermountain Electric Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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.

For 80 years, Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) has been a trusted partner on the front lines of some of the most essential electrical projects, delivering 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!

Key Responsibilities:

• Estimating: Review blueprints, specifications, and design documents to develop detailed cost estimates for electrical systems, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor services.
• Analyze Project Requirements: Assess the scope of the project, considering timelines, site conditions, and potential risks, to ensure the estimate is comprehensive and accurate.
• Project Cost Control: Track project costs and compare actuals with estimates, making adjustments as necessary to stay within budget.
• Collaborate with Project Team: Work closely with project managers, engineers and other team members to understand project goals, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure that the electrical design aligns with budgetary constraints.
• Maintain Estimation Documentation: Organize and maintain records of estimates, project specifications, bids, and proposals for future reference and auditing.
• Market Research: Stay updated on current market trends, labor rates, material costs, and advances in electrical systems and technology to ensure the accuracy of future estimates.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks in project bids and ensure the contingencies are factored into estimates to safeguard IME's profitability.

Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledgeable, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Eagerness to learn and grow
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment

Demonstrated accomplishments in the following areas:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and estimating software (Bluebeam, Live Count, Accubid, etc.)
• Previous exposure to estimating with an understanding of electrical systems, construction practices, and industry standards

Education & Experience:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a combination or relevant experience
• 3+ years of estimating experience, preferred

Working Conditions:

The majority of the time you will work on construction job sites. When on construction job sites 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. 

Salary Range: 

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.* 

 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.

This job description outlines typical elements and criteria for the role at Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME).  Other duties may be assigned as needed. 

IME is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We follow federal, state, and local laws regarding the employment of individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations as required by the ADA and ADAAA. 

IME is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or pregnancy, or any other characteristic or status protected by law. 

All employment decisions are made based on job-related criteria and the principle of equal opportunity.  It is important to note that the company maintains an at-will relationship with its employees and this commitment to equal opportunity does not alter that relationship.

IME strives to provide a safe work environment for its employees. Under applicable laws and regulations, IME conducts background checks on all final candidates.

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.

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.