Construction Claims and Change Manager (00508)

Construction Claims And Change Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Change and Claims Advisor to provide expert guidance on project changes, claims avoidance, and contractual risk management for large-scale infrastructure and construction projects. Reporting directly to the Project Resident Engineer, this position plays a key role in supporting the timely and accurate management of change events, contract modifications, and claims strategy.

The ideal candidate brings experience in claims management, change control, and cost / schedule analysis, with proven ability to lead estimating and contract negotiation processes. This position requires strong analytical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to influence decision-making in a complex project environment.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Advise the Project Construction Manager on potential claims, project changes, and contractual risks.
• Work with the Resident Engineer on construction progress, delays, and schedule reviews.
• Lead identification and evaluation of changes to ensure timely documentation and resolution.
• Implement proactive claims avoidance and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with project controls, engineering, and commercial teams to develop defensible change documentation and cost support.
• Perform cost and schedule impact analyses for change requests and potential claims.
• Lead and facilitate estimating meetings and estimate reviews to ensure scope, assumptions, and pricing are clearly defined and justified.
• Review and validate cost assumptions, quantities, and rates to confirm consistency with contract terms.
• Develop risk-adjusted forecasts and independent cost assessments to support informed management decision-making.
• Support the negotiation and reconciliation of contract modifications and final accounts.
• Draft and review contract language amendments in coordination with the project and legal teams.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation and compliance with project requirements.
• Prepare persuasive position papers, change summaries, and supporting documentation for executive approval.
• Maintain a comprehensive log of all project changes, claims, and risk exposures.
• Provide recurring reports on financial exposure, trends, and claims status to project leadership.
• Contribute to organizational best practices in claims avoidance and change management.
• Mentor junior staff in contract interpretation, cost analysis, and negotiation preparation.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Note : This opportunity is available at multiple levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with business needs. We are committed to providing fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.

$112,649 - $154,927 a year

The salary range for this position is $112,649 to $154,927. A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual's scope of relevant experience and geographic location.

Location and Commitments

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions