WSP Global - New York, NY
posted about 2 months ago
WSP is looking for a Project Change Manager to join our Project Controls team. In this role, you will work under the direction of the Project Controls Manager to support the planning, coordination, and evaluation of change orders and project financial reporting. Your primary responsibilities will include developing and implementing effective change order procedures to track project changes, analyze cost variances, and identify potential impacts. You will attend a variety of project meetings with stakeholders to track and resolve change management issues, maintaining change order reports for individual project subtasks and providing roll-up reports as requested. Additionally, you will manage change order processes and evaluations to assess the impact of proposed changes on project costs and schedules, assisting in the development of change order estimates, budgets, forecasts, estimates to complete, and cost trends. To be successful in this position, you will need a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, along with at least 10 years of experience in the construction industry involving large-scale projects, preferably in the New York City area. You should have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in project controls and change management, with experience in the transit/rail industry being a plus. The ability to work in a hybrid-type environment is essential, and you must be a self-starter who can come to the client office in downtown Manhattan 3-4 days per week. Experience with multiple stakeholder/funding sources is required, and familiarity with NY MTA is a plus. Proficiency in cost control/change management methods and applications, as well as expert ability with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, is necessary. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are crucial for dealing with a high-pressure environment. Candidates with advanced degrees or professional certifications in Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields are preferred.