CBTC Project Change Manager
About The Position
WSP is seeking a CBTC Project Change Manager to support one or more CBTC projects for the New York MTA. Reporting to the National Commercial Management Practice Lead within WSP’s Program Management Business Line, the position supports the Project Commercial Manager with information flow, contract compliance, documentation, communications, and issue resolution throughout pre-award, post-award, and construction phases. The role has a specific focus on change management and is full time onsite at an MTA office. Working with the CBTC Commercial Manager and project management team, operations, legal, and finance, the Change Manager manages potential changes from issue identification through determination of merit and, where necessary, negotiation of change orders. The role integrates standardized best practices for schedule, cost, risk, and contingency management to support strong commercial outcomes across the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, legal studies, economics, business management, or a related field.
- 10 years of experience supporting major infrastructure, aviation, transportation, and/or water/utility capital projects.
- Demonstrated expertise in construction contract change management, claims analysis, and commercial negotiations.
- Strong background in cost forecasting, schedule analysis, and risk management.
- Ability to produce executive-level cost, schedule, risk, contingency allocation, and performance reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex contractual or technical information.
- Detailed and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree such as a JD, MBA, MS in engineering or construction management, or equivalent.
- Experience within owner, developer, general contractor, or commercial advisory environments.
- Advanced proficiency in project controls and reporting tools such as Primavera P6, Power BI, and cost management systems.
- Experience developing and reviewing legal and contractual documents and contractor correspondence.
- Background developing and implementing contract strategy, claims, and dispute management efforts.
- Professional presence and customer service mindset when interacting with contractors, consultants, leadership, and stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining ownership of assigned tasks.
Responsibilities
- Proactively manage contractor change-related processes on CBTC projects through dispute resolution and settlement, if necessary, in support of the CBTC Commercial Manager.
- Support preparation, implementation, and updates to the Commercial Management Plan covering management of Program Line Contracts, Force Account, and other relevant contracts and agreements.
- Conduct value engineering evaluations.
- Perform applicable cost management functions.
- Perform required payment and invoicing functions.
- Perform risk management as required for the project.
- Manage potential changes from issue identification through determination of merit and negotiation of change orders, if necessary.
- Manage the flow of information, contract compliance, documentation, communications, and issue resolution across project phases.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Disability coverage
- Life coverage
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation or other personal time
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
