Project Controls Specialist I

About the role

The Project Controls Specialist I serves as an integral member of the project team, helping support the financial and operational success of construction projects from planning through completion. This role provides exposure to project budgeting, cost management, scheduling, forecasting, productivity tracking, and project reporting while partnering closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Project Controls professionals. The Project Controls Specialist I assists with collecting, organizing, and analyzing project data that enables teams to make informed decisions, identify potential risks, and maintain alignment with project objectives. What makes this opportunity unique at Boldt is the opportunity to build a strong foundation in construction project controls while working on some of the industry's most innovative projects. You'll gain hands-on experience with Lean Construction principles, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), earned value management, production tracking, and forecasting while collaborating with highly engaged project teams. This role is ideal for an analytical and detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with data, solving problems, and learning how construction projects are planned, managed, and delivered. As an employee-owner, you'll be part of a company that values continuous improvement, collaboration, and career growth while providing a clear path for advancement within project controls and operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing project data to support informed decision-making and risk identification.
• Support the financial and operational success of construction projects from planning through completion.
• Provide exposure to project budgeting, cost management, scheduling, forecasting, productivity tracking, and project reporting.
• Partner closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Project Controls professionals.
• Gain hands-on experience with Lean Construction principles, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), earned value management, production tracking, and forecasting.
• Collaborate with highly engaged project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in construction management, Project Controls, Business Administration, or Engineering (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience).
• Minimum of 2 years of project controls experience.
• Valid driver’s license may be required; subject to annual Motor Vehicle Records check, which may affect eligibility for company vehicle programs.

Skills

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to take initiative, communicate effectively, and work across teams to achieve results with minimal oversight.
• Highly organized and motivated with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Able to multitask, build relationships, and foster collaboration and consensus.

Benefits

• Employee‑owned: your work fuels company 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: built on relationships and craftsmanship.
• High Performance: enhanced by people, AI, and technology that improve collaboration, transparency, and results.

Pay

Compensation Target Hiring Range: $107,000.00–$138,000.00 annually.