Commercial/Change Control Manager

About the Position 

Join our team and play a key role in managing design and construction change orders as our new Commercial/Change Control Manager! We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional to negotiate and process change orders, develop cost estimates, and analyze schedule impacts. You'll work closely with procurement teams, validate additional work requests, and ensure timely project progress. This is a great opportunity for someone with passion and expertise in construction contracts, cost estimation, and project management. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy problem-solving, apply today! 

This is a long term, full-time, onsite position located in New York City metro area.  

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 C&D signatures in accordance with C&D procedures and guidelines.  
• Prepare additional work order packages working in conjunction with 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 schedule and cost impact of all additional work orders. Where a Design-Build Contractor is performing approved additional work on a time and material basis, verify daily the amount of time and material provided and inform the client whether this work is progressing in a timely fashion.  
• Maintain an up-to-date log of change orders and the status of each change order. Submit the log monthly.  
• Maintain a file of any claims and delays, along with associated costs and causes submitted by each 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 if so, estimate impact costs. Verify the validity of requests, the material quantities, labor rates, and labor hours. Submit final recommendations for approval. Prepare and submit claim responses as required.  
• Maintain costs and schedule records on authorized work performed, actual costs for labor and material or other basis which require accounting records required by the relevant Design-Build Contract.  

Skills and Attributes 

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills. 
• Strong technical and project coordination skills, with diplomatic negotiation skills.  
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships. 
• Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, Legal or related degree.  
• Experience working with very large civil infrastructure construction projects. ($500M+) 
• Experience in managing change order processes in accordance to procedures and guidelines.  
• Knowledge of construction when working in proximity to active MTA operations.  
• Knowledge of project management scheduling and estimating.  
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and industry safety standards (e.g., OSHA).  
• Knowledge of Roadway Worker Protection, OSHA, and other necessary regulations.  
• Valid Driver's License. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Work, Excel, etc.), PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Professional. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in degree in Business, Legal or