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Change Manager

Luster National
Location
California, USA
Posted
10 days ago
Department
West Region
Salary
$125k-$190k
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, construction engineering, business administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 10+ years of construction change control, change order, or claims experience for large (> $500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects
  • Experience leading the change control process on a construction contract package
  • Experience evaluating change proposals, requests for equitable adjustment, or claims for entitlement, cost, and schedule impact
  • Experience developing or reviewing independent cost estimates and time impact analyses
  • Experience preparing change board or governance packages and presenting recommendations to owner decision-makers
Nice to have
  • Master’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, construction engineering, or business administration
  • Active professional certifications such as CCM (CMAA), PMP (PMI), and/or CCP or CFCC (AACE)
  • Experience managing a program-level change control function across multiple contract packages
  • Experience negotiating individual change orders exceeding $10M in value
  • Experience leading the owner’s position on a claim through a dispute resolution board
What the job really is

The Change Manager will support large heavy civil infrastructure programs by overseeing the change control process, ensuring accurate scope, cost, and schedule management. Key responsibilities include evaluating change proposals, developing independent cost estimates, preparing change board packages, and coordinating with various teams to manage changes effectively. This role is focused on maintaining documentation and providing leadership with insights on change trends and risks.

Benefits
  • Unlimited flexible time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
  • Long-term disability insurance
Things to weigh
  • This posting is for future roles, not for an active opportunity, which may affect immediate job search efforts.
  • The role involves significant experience and responsibility, which may not suit entry-level candidates.
  • The salary range is broad, and actual compensation may vary based on experience and other factors.
  • The job requires a strong background in construction change control, which may limit applicants without this specific experience.
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