Senior Project Manager - Federal

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 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! Position Summary   The Senior Federal Project Manager leads large-scale federal construction projects, providing strategic and operational leadership across project planning, scheduling, resource management, financial performance, and client relationships. This role collaborates across departments and oversees a team of project managers to drive project success and organizational alignment. As a senior leader, the Senior Federal Project Manager sets the standard for quality, accountability, and ethical leadership while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest performance standards. What You'll Do Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Strategic Ingenuity Develop and lead comprehensive project plans that define scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines for complex electrical projects. Strategically identify and allocate human and material resources to ensure optimal project execution while balancing risk, cost, and schedule. Lead, coordinate, and align multidisciplinary project teams, including subcontractors and internal partners, to drive consistency and performance. Establish clear expectations, assign responsibilities, and provide direction to ensure effective resource utilization and adherence to critical milestones. Continuously monitor project risks, identify issues early, and adjust plans to maintain project continuity and compliance with federal requirements. Quality Control & Craftsmanship Implement quality control procedures to ensure all construction activities meet federal and organizational standards. Conduct regular inspections and collaborate with clients, designers, field teams, and subcontractors to address quality concerns proactively. Monitor construction progress, lead regular status meetings, and ensure schedules are maintained throughout all phases of construction. Ensure complete, accurate, and timely project documentation, reinforcing transparency, accountability, and integrity. Budget Management & Financial Stewardship Lead oversight of project financials, including forecasting, cost control, and risk exposure, with a strong emphasis on responsible stewardship and value delivery. Review and negotiate client contracts, including scope, terms, schedules, and services, ensuring alignment and clarity for all stakeholders. Monitor optimal utilization of labor, materials, and equipment across large project teams and multiple workstreams. Quantify cost and schedule impacts associated with design or construction changes and communicate implications clearly and promptly to stakeholders. Change Management Leadership Establish and oversee formal change management processes for large, electrical projects. Evaluate, document, and communicate scope, schedule, and cost impacts of design and construction changes. Lead client negotiations related to change orders, ensuring alignment on revised deliverables, timelines, and budgets. Maintain rigorous change order logs and ensure all modifications are tracked through completion and commissioning. Collaborative Leadership & Team Development Oversee and mentor a team of Project Managers, providing leadership, guidance, and professional development. Promote a culture of safety and compliance consistent with federal and company standards. Ensure all projects are executed with an unwavering focus on safety, quality, and client satisfaction. Bring spark and inspiration to leadership—energizing teams and setting a tone of pride and ownership in our work. Client & Relationship Leadership Build and sustain long‑term, trust‑based relationships with federal clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. Proactively address client needs and concerns, delivering exceptional service throughout the project lifecycle. Represent the company as a strategic partner focused on reliability, performance, and long‑term success. Industry Engagement & Integrity Represent the company professionally in federal contracting environments, demonstrating integrity and adherence to regulatory expectations. Demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and professionalism in all internal and external interactions. Additional duties as assigned. What You'll Bring Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Advanced ability to perform due diligence and risk assessment on large, complex federal construction projects. Demonstrated ethical leadership and integrity with clients