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This opportunity entails being responsible for the project's contract and change management, workplan, project controls and profitable operations of charge order work on medium size Mega projects. Responsibilities include the implementation of the Design-Build Contract Change Management Policy on the project, encompassing contractual changes and dispute resolution processes. This position is also responsible for risk management and insurance management on the project. Responsible for gross revenue greater than $25M and less than $50M.

What You'll Do:

• Change Management: Responsible for the development of the Change Management Plan and the development, monitoring and execution of all contract change orders. Interacts frequently with project team members and schedules frequent formal change order meetings with the Project Manager, Design Manager and Discipline Design Managers. Directs and facilitates the preparation of the scope, pricing and the proposal package of contract change orders and transmits to clients upon approval by the Project Manager. Leads the preparation of and also facilitates the negotiation and effective resolution of change orders with the client in conjunction with the Project Manager.
• Workplan Management: Ensures the project schedule depicts a critical path and is updated throughout the project lifecycle with input from the Discipline Design Managers. Develops and maintains the project deliverables matrix and staffing plan. Ensures budgets are established properly in AX and oversees and approves all budget adjustments before changes are made.
• Project Controls Management: Directs the actions of the project controls group including Project Analysts, Schedulers and document control personnel. Ensures timely and accurate entry of Earned Value, Estimates to Complete and Estimates at Completion. Analyzes EVM reports and KPI metrics to determine project health and discusses frequently with Project Manager, Design Manager and Discipline Design Managers. Provides forecast data to OBM and DB Business. Ensures earnings are in alignment with corporate revenue recognition policy and communicating variances to project and division leadership
• Risk Management: Develops and maintains the Project Risk Management Plan and Risk Register. Facilitates a weekly risk meeting with the Project Manager and Design Manager to assess the project's current risk and review and update the project risk register.
• Insurance Management: Ensures project meets contract insurance compliance according to requirements outlined in owner requirements and internal company policy. Ensures the proper documentation and tracking of project insurance documents.
• Contract Management: Manages all commercial aspects of the project. Ensures IOA's are executed and updated. Ensures subconsultant contracts are executed. Ensures monthly submittal of invoices and timely payment of outstanding invoices. Ensures contract compliance pertaining to progress reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business and 8 years of engineering design background with contract management or project management on large project, or
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business and 10 years of project controls background with contract management or project management on large projects

What You'll Bring:

• Understands the technical aspects of the project and be able to independently evaluate owner or contractor guidance for deviations from the contracted scope.
• Must control ALL aspects of the essential project controls functions and be able to delegate and add/remove resources as necessary
• Must have good organization and communication skills to establish the foundation for managing change and associated budget.
• Must be a good collaborator and leader who can work with multiple internal and external groups and personalities.

What We Prefer:

• Master's degree in Engineering or Business
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Additional Information

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Locations:

Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Indianapolis, IN, Kansas City, MO, Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street), Los Angeles, CA (LA International Airport), New York, NY, Salt Lake City, UT, Seattle, WA (Downtown)

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The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $173,075.17 - $276,470.74. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate pay range for Washington is $180,600.19 - $288,491.20. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate pay range for Colorado is $165,550.16 - $264,450.28. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The anticipated last day to apply is 11/29/2026. Please note that the job may be unposted prior to this date if the job is filled or no longer a need.

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The approximate pay range for New York is $188,125.20 - $300,511.68. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate pay range for Illinois is $165,550.16 - $264,450.28. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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