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Manager - Change Management - MICON Group, Inc.

Milwaukee, WIOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 11 days ago

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Required skills

  • construction claims
  • change orders
  • cost analyses
  • schedule analyses
  • narrative development
  • construction contracts
  • project controls
  • cost estimating
  • scheduling software
  • forensic schedule analysis

Nice to have

  • consulting experience
  • basic estimating experience

Role summary

MICON Group, Inc., a diversified utility contractor, seeks a Manager - Change Management to lead the strategy and development of construction claims and change orders. This role involves analyzing contractual, cost, and schedule information to maximize recovery and drive commercial resolution. Responsibilities include evaluating entitlement, causation, damages, and schedule impacts, directing the collection and analysis of project records, and coordinating with various stakeholders. The manager will also lead and develop junior team members and help establish proactive change management processes. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in construction claims or change orders, strong understanding of construction contracts and project controls, and excellent analytical and communication skills.

As one of the largest, most diversified utility contractors in North America, MICON Group, Inc. has been unlocking the potential of infrastructure and transportation construction for six decades. Our operational crews depend on support from our in-house experts to advance critical infrastructure projects. At every turn we consider safety, social and environmental responsibility, and the health and wellbeing of our people and the communities in which we work. The safety of our people, our contractors, our customers, the environment, and the communities in which we work, is our highest core value. We strive to make a difference in positive, respectful, and responsible ways. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Change Control Manager can change yours.

As a Manager - Change Management , your key responsibilities will be:

  • Lead the strategy and development of major change orders and claims, bringing together contractual, cost, schedule, and project information to maximize recovery of additional time and compensation and drive successful commercial resolution.
  • Establish claim strategy, approach, and overall supporting analysis.
  • Evaluate entitlement, causation, damages, and schedule impacts in collaboration with project and contract teams.
  • Direct the collection and analysis of project records needed to substantiate claims.
  • Coordinate with project leadership, legal, scheduling, estimating, and other stakeholders.
  • Review and integrate cost, schedule, and factual analyses into cohesive claim submissions, including narratives.
  • Lead and develop Senior Analysts and Analysts.
  • Help establish proactive change management processes to drive contract compliance, early issue identification, and effective change tracking.

    • Why MICON Group, Inc.?

  • We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors
  • Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to Quality
  • We will never ask you to prioritize speed ahead of safety
  • We are family owned and operated
  • We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
  • We share experience and insights to develop industry leaders
  • We are a part of the Michels Family of Companies, a global leader in energy and infrastructure construction
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

    • Why you?

  • You take pride in completing projects others would not attempt
  • You want to take the lead with evolving technology
  • You enjoy knowing the best work requires a total team effort
  • You like to know your ideas and dedication are noticed and appreciated

    • What it takes:

  • 10+ years experience specializing in the development of construction claims or change orders, including cost analyses, schedule analyses, and narrative development. Consulting experience preferred.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills, and high attention to detail
  • Strong understanding of construction contracts, construction documents, and project controls
  • Ability to develop, manage, update, and efficiently perform work plans within change management team in conjunction with project teams.
  • Understanding of construction means and methods
  • Strong understanding of cost estimating and methodologies to price change orders and claims.
  • Ability to critically evaluate technical documents' functional specifications to ensure they are delivered to the required standards
  • Data management proficiency, including excel
  • Clear and concise written and verbal communications. Ability to effectively communicate with project team and change team leadership
  • Understanding of scheduling software, scheduling analysis, and forensic schedule analysis techniques (e.g., TIAs) a plus
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
  • Ability to manage, oversee, and promote development of junior team members
  • Basic estimating experience a plus
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

    • AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

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