Project Controls & Business Systems Intern

Loenbro
Westminster, CO
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward students or recent graduates comfortable with data analysis and software implementation, this role is ideal for those seeking hands-on experience in construction and operations environments.

Best fit for

  • Students or recent graduates with a background in business or data analytics seeking hands-on experience in construction operations
    — “Pursuing a degree in Business, Construction Management, Project Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.”
  • Candidates who can bridge operational and technical domains with cross-functional collaboration
    — “Collaborate with stakeholders across operations, finance, payroll, IT, and project management to help improve data accuracy, reporting capabilities, and business processes.”
  • Individuals who are adaptable to both office and field work environments
    — “Ability to work in both office and active construction site environments”

Things to consider

  • This role involves potential exposure to hazardous environments and requires adherence to strict safety protocols
    — “Potential exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, or other environmental factors.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work in a seasonal employment setting
    — “Employment Type: Seasonal”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with data validation and reconciliation in your resume and interview responses
    — “Help validate and reconcile workforce, payroll, labor distribution, and project-related data.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to create dashboards and data visualizations using Power BI and Excel
    — “Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using tools such as Excel, Power BI, and reporting databases.”
  • Showcase your involvement in process improvement or software implementation projects
    — “Assist with the implementation, testing, and deployment of business software solutions and process improvements.”
  • Emphasize your ability to document software issues and testing results effectively
    — “Document software issues, enhancements, and testing results.”
  • Demonstrate skills in gathering and documenting business requirements for project teams
    — “Work with project teams to gather requirements, document business needs, and support solution development.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful implementation of business software solutions
  • improved data accuracy and reporting capabilities
Typical background
pursuing a degree in Business, Construction Management, Project Management

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ControlsBusiness SystemsData AnalysisReportingSoftware Implementation

Preferred

Process ImprovementSoftware Testing

Stack & domain

ExcelPower BIReporting DatabasesConstructionProject Management

About the role

Original posting from Loenbro via Greenhouse

Job Title: Project Controls & Business Systems Intern

Company: Loenbro, LLC 

Business Unit/Department: Operations  

Location: Colorado 

Reports to: Manager  

Employment Type: Seasonal  

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt 

About Loenbro 

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.  

At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation. 

Job Summary 

The Project Controls & Business Systems Intern will support enterprise initiatives focused on project controls, workforce management, payroll and labor reporting, financial forecasting, business process improvement, and software implementation. This position provides hands-on experience working with operational data, reporting systems, business applications, and organizational process improvements that support field operations and corporate leadership.

The intern will collaborate with stakeholders across operations, finance, payroll, IT, and project management to help improve data accuracy, reporting capabilities, and business processes.

Essential Job Responsibilities 

Assist with the implementation, testing, and deployment of business software solutions and process improvements.

Support project controls activities, including data analysis, reporting, forecasting, and performance tracking.

Help validate and reconcile workforce, payroll, labor distribution, and project-related data.

Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using tools such as Excel, Power BI, and reporting databases.

Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and document software issues, enhancements, and testing results.

Assist with business process mapping, documentation, and workflow improvement initiatives.

Support data imports, data validation, and quality assurance efforts across multiple business systems.

Work with project teams to gather requirements, document business needs, and support solution development.

Assist with system integrations and data flow validation between enterprise applications.

Analyze operational and project data to identify trends, exceptions, and opportunities for process improvement.

Participate in meetings with cross-functional stakeholders and provide project status updates and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications 

Required: 

Assist with the implementation, testing, and deployment of business software solutions and process improvements.

Support project controls activities, including data analysis, reporting, forecasting, and performance tracking.

Help validate and reconcile workforce, payroll, labor distribution, and project-related data.

Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using tools such as Excel, Power BI, and reporting databases.

Preferred: 

Pursuing a degree in Business, Construction Management, Project Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.

Familiarity with Power BI, SQL, VBA, or database concepts is a plus.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Interest in business systems, project controls, process improvement, data analytics, or software implementation.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Work Environment: 

Ability to work in both office and active construction site environments 

Must be able to comply with all safety requirements and policies 

Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, and lift up to 25 lbs as needed 

Potential visits to outdoor industrial sites with exposure to weather extremes. 

Potential exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, or other environmental factors. 

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies. 

Benefits 

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team: 

Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

401(k) retirement plan with company match 

Paid time off (PTO)

Life and disability insurance 

Professional development and training opportunities 

Employee assistance program (EAP) 

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked. 

Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities.  If you’re ready to be part of a company that LEADS by: 

Living with Integrity 

Exceeding Expectations 

Acting with Urgency 

Delivering Excellence 

…we want to hear from you. 

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Colorado Pay Range$20—$25 USD

Source: Loenbro careers (Greenhouse)

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