Contract Change Manager

Job Description

Zachry Group is seeking a Construction Change Management Manager for our construction projects to manage the cost and recovery of extra work/transfer of scope caused by Vendors, Subcontractors, Engineers, or the Client. This position works alongside the Projects Controls Department. Tasks include managing the Change Management team, investigating extra work issues to establish the root cause, and determining the avenue for cost recovery.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a team of 5-15 change management coordinators.
• Oversee daily activities regarding change management.
• Mentor and provide training for change management coordinators/lead.
• Implement/Modify processes for change management based on the project contract.
• Manage reporting of Change management to the Client, Project, and Home Office.
• 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.
• Develop Client or Engineering change orders as allowed by contractual agreements.
• Review RFI’s, NCR’s, DCN’s and spec deviations
• Develop and process Back charges.
• Develop basic estimates as back up documentation.
• Maintain interpersonal relationships to interface with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Subcontracts, QC, Enterprise/JV Accounting, Vendors and Client
• Prepare documents for budget transfer or cost recovery based on contractual agreements.
• Support Operational and Technical craft supervision needs regarding drawings and specification, data analysis, reporting, and engagement with design engineers for extra work issues.
  
  
  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or 10 plus years of construction experience
• 10-15 years of experience in Construction Engineering/Project Controls
• Strong communication, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to manage 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 Manager 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 .