Construction Management Intern

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

Construction Management Internship 2027

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!

Internship Overview

We believe the best way to start your career is by doing work you actually care about. In our internship program, you take the driver’s seat. We tailor your day-to-day projects around your specific career interests and goals, not just a checklist of corporate chores.

As a leading electrical contractor, we’ll give you an insider’s look into the industry through real-world experience on active projects. You’ll get to see how different teams collaborate to bring complex projects to life, build practical and professional skills, and learn directly from industry pros in the field and office.

Role Overview

As a Construction Management intern, you’ll jump straight into action, gaining immersive experience across every phase of a project, from early planning and preconstruction to final field execution.

Because our program is tailored to your goals, you’ll have the space to focus on the elements of construction that excite you most. Whether you want to dive deeper into preconstruction analysis, master site safety standards, shadow trade specialists, or learn the ins and outs of project software, you’ll play a direct role in delivering successful projects.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

Drive Project Success

• Help shape project scope, goals, and deliverables while learning how major builds come together.
• Jump into preconstruction analysis, working with bid strategies, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Research pricing for materials, equipment, and subcontractor services to build cost-effective solutions.

Work Across Field & Office

• Participate in site visits and pre-bid meetings to gather critical project details directly from the field.
• Partner with our estimating team to streamline data processes, refine reporting, and keep workflows running smoothly.
• Conduct site walkthroughs alongside safety pros to ensure active job sites meet the highest safety standards.

Build Tech & Software Expertise

• Gain hands-on experience with industry standard software like Procore and MS Project, plus trade-specific tolls like Accubid and Change Order Pro.

Additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Curious and ready to jump in, bringing enthusiasm, a strong aptitude to grow, and an eagerness to learn on the job.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated leadership potential and a collaborative team attitude.
• Trustworthy and ethical, with high integrity when interacting with internal teams, field crews, and external partners.

Demonstrated Accomplishment

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and connect with team members across the field and office.
• A problem-solving, analytical mindset focused on evaluating details, spotting better ways to do things, and bringing practical solutions to life.
• Basic knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and quick to pick up new tools and software.

Education & Experience

• Currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program in Construction Management or Project Management
• Ability to obtain an OSHA 10 certification within first month.

What You'll Get

Working Conditions:

Part of the time you will work in a typical office environment, the remainder of the time you will be 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.

Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.00/hour

 *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.

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. 

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.

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.