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Job Title: Project Controls Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Controls Specialist to be a key player in the administration of strategic construction project agreements. This role involves ensuring that major contractors adhere to contractual terms and coordinating procurement activities as needed. The ideal candidate will work closely with project teams to manage contracts and ensure compliance with all contract provisions.

Responsibilities

+ Administer new and existing strategic construction project agreements.

+ Work with project teams to ensure major contractors adhere to contractual terms and conditions.

+ Review change order requests, invoices, and document exchanges, and coordinate approvals.

+ Coordinate procurement activities as needed and funnel issues to legal resources.

+ Support contract activities including development, negotiation, amendment, and compliance.

+ Collaborate with internal teams to negotiate terms and conditions of contracts.

+ Manage project documentation using Oracle's Unifier system.

+ Provide end-user support and training for Unifier users.

+ Assist Project Managers and engineers with contractor and vendor compliance.

+ Coordinate document transfers with land developers and real estate groups.

+ Maintain and report status of closing and post-closing documents.

+ Attend weekly project status meetings and travel to job sites as required.

+ Create and generate custom reports within Unifier to track open items.

+ Interface with Records Management for archive and document retention.

+ Support several large strategic projects, including the Wind Expansion Program and IPL Solar program.

+ Lead efforts to review and negotiate Project Controls commercial terms.

+ Develop and manage cost cap for regulatory filings.

Essential Skills

+ Experience with Primavera.

+ Experience with contract administration and RFP processes.

+ Familiarity with construction industry practices.

+ 4-year college degree required.

+ 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience working on renewable energy projects is a plus.

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively with project teams.

+ Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Work Environment

The position is located on-site at a generation plant in either Wisconsin or Iowa. You will be part of all construction activities and handle a high volume of vendor interactions. Work hours are standard, 8-4 or 9-5, with a 40-hour work week. IT and hardware will be provided. The role offers PTO and holidays, and most of the Project Controls team consists of long-term contractors. The work environment is supportive, allowing team members to manage tasks independently.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.