Director of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships

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 seeking a Director of Strategic Partnerships to join their growing team!  

  

• Do you have the desire, skills, and proven strategy to be part of a winning team?  
• Do you love the challenge of finding unique solutions for complex projects?  
• Does the idea of growth and expansion motivate you?  
• Are you a team player who is ready to take on the responsibility of a prime role in a growing company?  

  

Then come join us at IME’s Headquarters in beautiful Colorado – one of the most sought-after locations in the U.S. The beautiful mountains, skiing, hiking, and adventure are only part of Colorado’s allure. It is also home to many craft breweries, award-winning restaurants, a cultural downtown scene and annual events and festivals.   

 

The Director of Strategic Partnerships is a key member of IME’s leadership team, responsible for advancing the company’s brand presence, driving strategic external relationships, and aligning marketing efforts with business development initiatives.  This role oversees the marketing and business development teams and ensures delivery of innovative, high-impact strategies to elevate IME’s market presence and revenue growth.  

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities: 

 

• Strategic Marketing Leadership: Create and execute a comprehensive marketing plan that aligns with IME’s strategic business objectives and growth targets.  Oversee all aspects of IME’s branding efforts, ensuring consistency across all channels including internal/external communications.  Develop a robust communication strategy including targeted messaging, sales collateral, project write-ups, awards submissions, and executive presentations that reinforce IME’s value proposition. 

• Strategic Partnerships: Develop and nurture relationships with industry partners, clients, thought leaders, MWBE, and associations to enhance visibility and build strategic alliances.  Collaborate with preconstruction, service, and operations teams to ensure business development efforts are fully supported through customized marketing and sales strategies.  Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging opportunities and recommend actionable strategies for new business acquisition.   

• Community and Industry Relations:  Plan, coordinate, and execute all external events, including conferences, golf tournaments, trade shows, and client engagement events. Manage IME’s industry awards presence by crafting compelling submissions that showcase our story, leveraging strong writing skills to elevate brand prestige and recognition. 

• Proposal Development: Manage the overall proposal development process to ensure timely, high-quality, and strategically positioned submissions that align with IME’s business objectives.  Guide and support marketing staff and project teams in the creation of proposals, ensuring content quality, messaging, and brand alignment.  Work closely with leadership, estimating, preconstruction, and operations teams to establish proposal best practices and ensure a cohesive, winning approach to RFP and RFQ responses.  Review and approve final proposals and qualification packages before submission to ensure they meet IME’s high standards of quality, competitiveness and brand integrity. 

• Team Leadership and Collaboration: Lead, mentor, and develop the internal marketing & business development teams, fostering creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.  Maintain relationships with third-party consultants, photographers, branding agencies, and other vendors to ensure brand consistency, cost effectiveness, and quality outcomes.  

Additional duties as assigned.  

What You'll Bring

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  

• Ability to think strategically an