Project Manager I - Industrial Construction

The Boldt Company; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boldt Company is seeking a Project Manager I to support its Industrial Special Projects in Wisconsin. You will lead multiple fast-moving projects, coordinate labor and materials, and partner with customers from inquiry through closeout.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in industrial construction, strong estimating and scheduling skills, and the ability to travel regionally with occasional overnight stays. This role emphasizes autonomy, relationship-building, and hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field (or equivalent).
• Four to six years of related construction experience.
• Industrial construction experience in manufacturing or operating facilities.
• Understanding of equipment installation, millwright, ironwork, concrete foundations.
• Experience supporting estimating, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and execution.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly within ~three hours of Appleton, with occasional overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Support project estimating, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and execution.
• Coordinate labor and material across multiple projects in Wisconsin and nearby region.
• Engage with customers from initial call through project execution and closeout.
• Organize work and adapt to changing client needs; provide sound judgment.
• Travel locally to job sites and manage expectations with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Industrial Construction

Estimating

Budgeting

Scheduling

Vendor Coordination

Client Relations

MS Excel

Travel Readiness

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Tools

CMiC

Microsoft 365 (Excel)

Job description

The Boldt Company, a subsidiary of The Boldt Group

Location: Appleton, WI

Full Time | Exempt | Regional Travel with Occasional Overnight Travel

Position Overview

At The Boldt Company, we build more than buildings-we build strong teams, trusted client relationships, and careers with purpose. We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager I who thrives in a collaborative, jobsite-based environment and enjoys leading work from the ground up.

As a Project Manager I supporting our Industrial Special Projects group, you will take ownership of a fast-moving portfolio of work for manufacturing and industrial customers throughout Wisconsin and the surrounding region. Projects may range from urgent, short-duration service work to assignments lasting several months, including equipment moves, machine breakdown support, concrete foundations, millwright and ironwork scopes, facility modifications, and shutdown or outage work.

This is not a traditional role focused on managing one large project with an extensive project team. You will be involved from the initial customer call and jobsite walkthrough through estimating, labor and material coordination, project execution, billing, and closeout. Because customers may not always have complete drawings or a fully defined scope, you will use practical construction knowledge and sound judgment to help them determine the right path forward.

The right person will enjoy autonomy, variety, and direct customer interaction. You will manage multiple priorities, respond quickly when customer needs change, and build relationships that lead to repeat work and long-term partnerships. Success means becoming a trusted resource who can step into an unclear or urgent situation, organize the work, and give the customer confidence that Boldt will get it done.

If you're an experienced construction professional looking to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and start a conversation with us.

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 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.

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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, drive results. You won't just contribute to projects that matter; you'll grow alongside people who are investing in your success.

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What You Bring

Candidates whose experience or expertise substantially exceed the requirements of the role are encouraged to apply, as compensation may be reviewed based on individual qualifications.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Four to six years of related construction experience.
• Industrial construction experience and an understanding of manufacturing or operating facility environments.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment, means and methods, drawings, specifications, building materials, and applicable standards.
• Familiarity with equipment installation or relocation, millwright work, ironwork, concrete foundations, and multiple construction trades.
• Experience supporting project estimating, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and project execution activities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Effective problem-solving abilities and sound decision-making judgment.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel.
• Willingness to travel regularly to customer and project locations, primarily within approximately three hours of Appleton.
• Flexibility to support occasional overnight travel, shutdowns, outages, and customer needs outside standard business hours.
• A valid driver's license may be required. Individuals in this role may be subject to an annual Motor Vehicle Records check. The outcome of any MVR checks conducted may affect the individual's ability to participate in vehicle programs provided by the company, including driving a personal vehicle on behalf of The Boldt Company or renting a vehicle for business travel.

Nice to Have

• Strong knowledge of millwright, ironwork, rigging, equipment-moving, or manufacturing facility work.
• Experience working in union construction environments and coordinating craft labor.
• Experience with shutdowns, outages, emergency repairs, or other time-sensitive industrial assignments.
• Experience using CMiC or comparable construction management software.
• Experience developing or mentoring Project Engineers and emerging construction

Compensation

Target Hiring Range: $95,000 - $110,000 annually

Boldt recognizes that experience, expertise, and specialized skills create value. The target hiring range for this position is $95,000 - $110,000 annually; however, compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, certifications, geographic market conditions, internal equity, and business considerations. In addition to base compensation, employees may be eligible for incentive compensation and participation in applicable company benefit programs.

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

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