Change Order Manager

$83,200 - $124,800/Yr

Jcms - New York, NY

Full-time

New York, NY

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Commercial and Change Order Manager is responsible for overseeing the change order processes in construction projects, particularly in compliance with MTA C&D procedures. This role requires strong project management skills, negotiation abilities, and a thorough understanding of construction operations, especially in relation to MTA guidelines. The manager will work in a paperless environment, coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure timely processing and documentation of change orders and claims.

Responsibilities

• Identify conditions that could lead to a change order or claim.
• Negotiate design and/or construction change orders, preparing and processing the change order forms for MTA C&D signatures in accordance with MTA C&D procedures and guidelines.
• Prepare additional work order packages working in conjunction with MTA C&D procurement personnel.
• Review the contract documents and validate the justification for the additional work orders.
• Develop scopes of work and cost estimates.
• Coordinate, negotiate, and process all change orders.
• Analyze the schedule and cost impact of all additional work orders.
• Verify daily the amount of time and material provided by the Design-Build Contractor and inform MTA C&D of progress.
• Maintain an up-to-date log of change orders and the status of each change order, submitting it monthly to MTA C&D.
• Maintain a file of any claims and delays, along with associated costs and causes submitted by the Design-Build Contractor.
• Make cost and schedule recommendations at the time the claim or delay arises.
• Make recommendations regarding extensions of time, evaluate if delay is impactable, and estimate impact costs.
• Verify the validity of requests, material quantities, labor rates, and labor hours.
• Submit final recommendations to MTA C&D for approval.
• Prepare and submit claim responses as required.
• Maintain costs and schedule records on authorized work performed, actual costs for labor and material.

Requirements

• Accounting, business, legal, or related degree.
• Experience in construction projects.
• Experience in managing change order processes in accordance with MTA C&D procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to work within a 'paperless' environment.
• Strong technical and project coordination skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of construction when working in proximity to active MTA operations.
• Knowledge of MTA, MTA C&D, and NYCT operations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of project management scheduling and estimating.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and industry safety standards (e.g., OSHA).
• Proficient in the use of personal computers and office software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Roadway Worker Protection, OSHA, and other necessary training.
• Valid Driver's License.

Nice-to-haves

• 10 years of construction experience (Preferred)
• 7 years of change management experience (Preferred)
• 6 years of transit experience (Preferred)
• 1 year of MTA experience (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance