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Change Management Lead

Zachry Group
Roxboro, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
Job Description

Zachry Group is seeking a Construction Change Management Lead for our industrial projects to manage the cost and recovery of extra work/transfer of scope caused by Vendors, Subcontractors, Engineers, or the Client. This position reports directly to the Change Management Manager. Tasks include mentoring/training change coordinators, investigating extra work issues to establish the root cause, and determining the avenue for cost recovery.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Serve as a point of contact for the Change Management Process
  • Oversee daily activities related to change management.
  • Read and understand the Prime Contracts for the Project
  • Read and understand Joint Venture, Consortium or Partnership agreements (as applicable)
  • Read and understand purchase order language in Vendor and Subcontract PO’s
  • Read and understand the technical details, drawings, specifications, codes, and standards set forth by the project to be able to prove entitlement for change management.
  • Lead team to develop entitlement and the development, substantiation, submission, and close out of potential changes.
  • Monitor and expedite change resolution.
  • Ensure proper tracking of extra work cost and hours by using timesheets and / or event capture software.
  • Develop forecasts for extra work cost and schedule.
  • Support preparation and distribution of periodic reports, tracking tools, dashboards, scorecards, etc.
  • Develop Client or Engineering change orders as allowed by contractual agreements.
  • Ensure claims are managed by teams within the framework of Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) to capture impacts, track changes, and substantiate claims.
  • Review Request for Information (RFI), Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), Design Change Notices (DCNs), Field Work and Technical Instructions, and other deviations to drawings, specifications, and plans Develop and process Back charges.
  • Develop basic estimates as back up documentation.
  • Prepare documents for budget transfer or cost recovery based on contractual agreements.
  • Maintain interpersonal relationships to interface with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Subcontracts, QC, Enterprise/JV Accounting, Vendors and Client
  • Cultivate a culture and environment of communication across EPC Project Team to identify scope deviation, illustrate effect, understand cause, and propose effective controls.
  • Implement training for Change Management Staff, EPC Departments and Stakeholders
  • Support Operational and Technical craft supervision needs regarding drawings and specification, data analysis, reporting, and engagement with design engineers for extra work issues.
  • Coach, mentor and provide training for change management coordinators.
  • Support career and organizational development


Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree or five plus years of construction experience
  • 5-10 years of experience in Construction Engineering/Project Controls
  • Strong communication, both verbal and written
  • Ability to work independently and with a team.
  • Ability to lead a small team.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Above average writing skills
  • Complete tasks with little to no supervision
  • Strong decision-making ability
  • Ability to identify scope transfer, quantity growth, extra work and determine root cause.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee will work in multiple environments including an office, trailer, or building on or off site.  On work sites noise levels will be moderate to high.  Job site will contain: light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling and talking, bells whistles and alarms.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Change Management Lead position. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

Zachry is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Information

Relocation Requirement: Must be willing and able to relocate to a project location anywhere within the United States .

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