Change Management Specialist jobs in Omaha, NE

Zachry Group is seeking a Construction Change Management Lead 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 is in the Projects Controls Department reporting 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

• 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.

• Mentor and provide training for change management coordinators.

• Oversee daily activities regarding to change management.

  
  

REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

  
  

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