Change Order Manager

Vanderlande Industries • Atlanta, GA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Change Order Manager oversees the change order process from initiation through customer approval and handoff to Project Managers. The role manages the administrative, contractual, technical, and commercial aspects of change order development, ensuring accurate pricing, scope definition, schedule impact assessments, and compliance with customer requirements. The Change Order Manager works with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Sales Engineering, suppliers, and customers to drive timely approvals, monitor performance metrics, and support effective project cost and change management.

The position leads scope evaluation, pricing, proposal development, submission, and approval; coordinates stakeholders to assess technical, commercial, contractual, and schedule impacts; maintains accurate change order records and pricing methodologies; and monitors change management performance and customer response timelines. It is based in Marietta, Georgia, with a hybrid arrangement requiring three days per week in the office and travel of up to 20% as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent project management experience will also be considered.
• Experience managing project changes, change orders, variations, claims, or project controls in engineering, construction, industrial, manufacturing, or a related environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of project scope, risk management, contract obligations, cost impacts, and schedule considerations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate across functions.
• Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and adaptability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and build strong working relationships across departments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in contract administration, project controls, estimating, or commercial project management.
• Knowledge of change management processes, cost estimating, project scheduling, and risk assessment.
• Familiarity with ERP, project management, and cost management systems.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Own the administrative, contractual, and technical aspects of change order bidding.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for change order pricing and lead internal and customer-facing meetings.
• Manage change order submissions and ensure proposals meet customer requirements.
• Drive change orders from initiation through approval and handoff to Project Managers.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, Planning, Sales Engineering, and other stakeholders to identify, qualify, and price changes.
• Evaluate scope, equipment requirements, resource needs, risks, opportunities, and third-party supplier impacts.
• Ensure schedule assessments are completed and accurately reflected in pricing, and obtain required internal approvals.
• Consolidate technical and commercial inputs into customer proposals outlining scope, schedule, and cost impacts.
• Obtain quotations and cost estimates from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Maintain customer-approved pricing templates and methodologies.
• Support feasibility studies and pricing evaluations.
• Provide administrative and commercial support to Contract and Commercial Managers on large or complex changes.
• Maintain the change order log, including status, approved values, and customer response timelines.
• Monitor key performance indicators and customer approval metrics.
• Provide weekly status reports to project stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings with clear agendas and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve change management processes and commercial performance.

Benefits

• Opportunities to contribute to complex automation projects and commercial project management activities.
• A collaborative environment working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in change management, commercial strategy, and project controls.
• Hybrid work arrangement with three days per week in the office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level