Project Controls Specialist

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Job ID: 50407
Location: Defiance, Ohio
Employment Type: Contract
Last Updated: 4 days ago

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We’re hiring a Project Control Specialist to support a multibillion-dollar industrial construction project, overseeing full-cycle contract support for the build of a major paper manufacturing facility. This is a technical, documentation-heavy role within the Project Controls Team, helping manage contractor onboarding, RFP development, bid evaluations, and post-award change management.

Key Responsibilities

Bid Development & Pre-Award:

  • Prepare RFP packages: Scope of Work, Schedule of Values, and bid response templates
  • Incorporate engineering drawings/specs provided by design firms (Wisconsin & OH)
  • Collaborate with technical leads and engineers to finalize bid documents
  • Research and prequalify contractors for bid participation
  • Conduct pre-bid meetings, coordinate bidder Q&A, and issue addenda
  • Evaluate contractor bids using quantity and cost benchmarking
  • Draft executive summaries of bid evaluations for leadership review

Contract Administration & Post-Award:

  • Serve as liaison between procurement, engineering, and construction teams
  • Assist with contract negotiations to secure favorable terms
  • Support day-to-day administration post-award, including:
  • Scope changes, change order evaluations, proposal solicitations
  • Reviewing submitted pricing and validating estimates vs. benchmarks
  • Take meeting notes, maintain documentation, and manage version control of contract documents

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5–10 years in Contracts, Procurement, or Project Controls for industrial or capital construction projects
  • Familiarity with contract types: Lump Sum, Unit Rate, Cost Plus, and Time & Materials
  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
  • Strong MS Office proficiency, especially Excel and Word; MS Project or Primavera preferred
  • Excellent written/verbal communication, organization, and attention to detail
  • Comfortable working in a high-traffic construction site trailer environment
  • Must handle sensitive project data with confidentiality and professionalism

Project Details & Timeline:

  • Reports To: Project Controls Manager
  • Duration: Through Q2 2027 (approx. 2+ years total)
  • Location: Defiance, OH 
Benefits & Compensation
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • $50hr-70hr