Construction - 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 jobit'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 (Rotation) 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 drivers 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, well give you an insiders look into the industry through real-world experience on active projects. Youll 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, youll be a true extension of our project teams, getting hands-on exposure across the entire lifecycle of a project, from early preconstruction and estimating all the way to active job sites. Because our program is tailored to your goals, youll have the opportunity to explore the areas of construction that excite you most. Whether you want to dive deep into bid strategies, learn how to manage subcontractors, or participate in safety and site inspections, youll work alongside experienced project managers and estimators on projects that make a real impact. What You'll Do Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Preconstruction Assist with real project planning, helping define project scopes, milestone goals, and deliverable timelines. Support preconstruction and estimating teams by organizing data for bid strategies, cost forecasting, and resource planning. Research and evaluate pricing for materials, specialized equipment, and subcontractor services to keep bids competitive and accurate. Field Experience & Site Operations Participate in active site visits, job walks, and pre-bid meetings to gather critical project details directly from the field. Conduct site inspections alongside safety leads to ensure active jobs maintain high safety standards. Tech & Process Management Gain exposure to project management software, getting practical experience with Procore, MS Project, Accubid, and Change Order Pro. Collaborate across preconstruction and field teams to streamline data workflows and simplify reporting. Additional duties as assigned. What You'll Bring Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Bring genuine enthusiasm, ask great questions, and be excited to take ownership of real projects. Comfortable taking initiative, collaborating across different personality types, and helping keep projects moving forward. Build trust and represent the team well with both internal staff and external partners. Demonstrated Accomplishment Ability to talk comfortably with everyone, from project managers in the office to field crews on job sites, and write clear, friendly project updates. Strong attention to detail, spotting potential issues early, and bringing practical, real-world solutions to the table. Basic knowledge and experience with everyday tools like Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, with a proven ability to pick up new construction management software quickly. 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. Compensation Range The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $21.00/Hr. - USD $25.00/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications. 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 Companys Human Resources department.