The Boldt Company

Project Control - Accounting and Finance Intern - Summer of 2027

The Boldt Company  •  $23 - $27/hr  •  Chicago, IL (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Title: Project Controls Intern

Location: Traveling

Company: The Boldt Company

Anticipated Salary Range: $23 to $27

As a Project Controls Intern, you will support project teams by tracking costs, analyzing schedules, monitoring productivity, forecasting financial performance, and identifying opportunities to improve project outcomes. Working closely with project managers, operations teams, and trade partners, you'll help implement controls processes that drive schedule adherence, budget performance, and overall project success. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of project delivery methods, gain exposure to earned value management, production planning, forecasting, change management, and financial reporting, and develop a deep understanding of how major construction projects are planned, executed, and controlled from start to finish. Ideal candidates are analytical, detail-oriented problem solvers who enjoy turning data into actionable insights and collaborating with teams to achieve exceptional results.

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $23 to $27. This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual’s skills, experiences, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

We Are Boldt

  • Our People: We create opportunities for growth, fulfillment, and reaching full potential.
  • Our Customers: We exceed expectations through advocacy, problem-solving, and collaboration.
  • Our Partners: We collaborate with trust and respect to drive innovation and shared success.
  • Our Communities: We give back with our time, talents, and resources, elevating dignity and doing good

Why You’ll Love Working at Boldt

  • Employee Owned: Your work fuels our success and your future
  • Purpose‑Driven: ESG‑focused work aligned with strong values
  • Better Together: Teamwork, trust, and shared accountability
  • Safety First: Everyone home safe every day
  • Career Growth: Real development through mentorship and hands‑on learning
  • High‑Impact Projects: Complex industrial work that matters
  • Lead & Mentor: Learn today, lead tomorrow
  • Rich Culture: What started as a carpentry shop has grown into a multi‑million‑dollar company built on relationships and craftsmanship
  • High Performance: By people, strengthened through AI and technology that enhance collaboration, transparency, and results.

At Boldt, high performance starts with strong relationships. We believe the best projects are delivered by teams that trust each other, communicate openly, and take ownership from the field to the office. Our culture blends accountability with support; where learning, mentorship, and collaboration, power results. You won’t just contribute to projects that matter; you’ll grow alongside people who are investing in your success.

What You Bring

  • Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university as a Junior or Senior in an undergraduate program. Preferred majors/concentrations in Construction Management Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related fields.
  • Evidence of high academic achievement with current or prior elected leadership experience preferred.
  • Passion and desire to work in the construction industry
  • Strong communication skills, including a willingness and comfortability to create and maintain relationships by means of cold and warm phone calls.
  • Goal oriented, with a focus on personal development
  • Evidence of high academic achievement with current or prior elected leadership experience preferred. Passion and desire to work in the construction industry.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and ability to work optimally with minimum supervision.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future

Nice to Have

  • Prior work experience, internship preferred but not required.

Candidates from Aurora University will be reviewed first for this role.

Preference may be given to candidates who have engaged with Boldt through career fairs, networking events, classroom presentations, or other campus recruiting activities.

Unsolicited Correspondence

The Boldt Group and its subsidiaries engage recruiting agencies exclusively through our Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team and only when a valid, Boldt approved agreement is in place. Boldt does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions at any time, including agencies with an active agreement—unless the submission is expressly requested by the Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team. Any unsolicited submissions will be deemed the property of The Boldt Group, and no placement fees will be paid. All agency inquiries must be directed to the Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team. At this time, we are not entertaining any new agency submissions or outreach.

EEOC

The Boldt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Boldt Company

About The Boldt Company

Since 1889, we’ve stayed true to what Martin Boldt first set out to be—an honest and reliable contractor. Hard work, an innovative spirit and a commitment to our values have helped us grow into one of the largest professional construction services firms in the United States. Today, we’re a fourth-generation family- and employee-owned company with a home base in Appleton, Wisconsin and offices throughout the country.

At Boldt, we don’t bow to convention. You deserve better than that. That’s why we’re constantly striving to improve, to bring greater value to our customers. We’ve built a culture that pushes the boundaries of innovation. A culture that empowers our people to think big. To explore the unprecedented.

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Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Appleton, Wisconsin
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
boldt.com
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