Project Control Specialist

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 ResponsibilitiesBid Development & Pre-Award:Prepare RFP packages: Scope of Work, Schedule of Values, and bid response templatesIncorporate engineering drawings/specs provided by design firms (Wisconsin & OH)Collaborate with technical leads and engineers to finalize bid documentsResearch and prequalify contractors for bid participationConduct pre-bid meetings, coordinate bidder Q&A, and issue addendaEvaluate contractor bids using quantity and cost benchmarkingDraft executive summaries of bid evaluations for leadership reviewContract Administration & Post-Award:Serve as liaison between procurement, engineering, and construction teamsAssist with contract negotiations to secure favorable termsSupport day-to-day administration post-award, including:Scope changes, change order evaluations, proposal solicitationsReviewing submitted pricing and validating estimates vs. benchmarksTake meeting notes, maintain documentation, and manage version control of contract documentsRequirements: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 projectsFamiliarity with contract types: Lump Sum, Unit Rate, Cost Plus, and Time & MaterialsAble to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specificationsStrong MS Office proficiency, especially Excel and Word; MS Project or Primavera preferredExcellent written/verbal communication, organization, and attention to detailComfortable working in a high-traffic construction site trailer environmentMust handle sensitive project data with confidentiality and professionalismProject Details & Timeline:Reports To: Project Controls ManagerDuration: Through Q2 2027 (approx. 2+ years total)

Created: 2025-10-05