About the role#
As a Project Controls Intern, you will support project teams by tracking costs, analyzing schedules, and monitoring productivity. You will forecast financial performance and identify opportunities to improve project outcomes. You will work with project managers, operations teams, and trade partners to implement controls processes that support schedule adherence, budget performance, and project success. This role provides exposure to earned value management, production planning, change management, and financial reporting.
What you'll do#
- Track costs and monitor project productivity.
- Analyze schedules to support project delivery.
- Forecast financial performance for construction projects.
- Identify specific opportunities to improve project outcomes.
- Help implement controls processes to drive budget performance.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a junior or senior in an accredited undergraduate program.
- Preferred major in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Strong communication skills, including comfort with cold and warm phone calls to build relationships.
- Goal-oriented mindset with a focus on personal development.
- Passion for the construction industry.
- Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- Prior work experience is a plus, though not required.
- Evidence of high academic achievement and prior leadership experience are preferred.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full time
- Compensation: $21 to $25 per hour
About The Boldt Company
The Boldt Company operates as a professional construction services firm. Founded in 1889, the business is 100 percent employee-owned. It maintains a home base in Appleton, Wisconsin, alongside various offices across the United States. The firm provides services including general contracting, construction management, and design-build projects for clients in sectors such as healthcare, energy, and automotive.
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