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Project Control Specialist (Defiance)
Find Great People | FGP, Defiance, Ohio, United States, 43512
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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: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience) 510 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)
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: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience) 510 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)