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Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking an ambitious construction Senior Change Manager  to join our growing Life Science team. The ideal candidate is an ambitious construction professional with experience managing project, cost, contractual, and scheduling changes on active construction projects and/ or programs. The incumbent will ensure that construction changes are identified, documented, evaluated, and resolved efficiently, minimizing disruptions and potential project risks.

Responsibilities: 

• Ability to develop and implement construction change management frameworks and strategies tailored to the unique requirements of [INSERT SECTOR] construction projects. Define and document change management processes, including approval workflows, roles, and responsibilities specific to the owner’s perspective. 
• Coordinate the submission, review, and approval of change requests across all stakeholders, ensuring transparency and owner oversight. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies during the change process. 
• You'll analyze the impact of proposed changes on project scope, cost, schedule, unforeseen site conditions, and resources from the owner’s perspective. Conduct detailed impact analyses for proposed changes, identifying potential risks, benefits, and trade-offs critical to owner decision-making.
• Identify risks associated with changes and develop mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on the owner’s project objectives. Work closely with project managers, cost managers, schedulers, and contractors to assess and mitigate risks associated with changes, prioritizing owner interests. 
• Facilitate communication between the owner, contractors, and internal teams to ensure stakeholders are informed and aligned on change implications. Address resistance to changes proactively by engaging stakeholders and providing solutions that align with owner priorities. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all change management activities for owner review and future reference including a comprehensive change log to track all approved and pending change requests, enabling clear reporting to the owner. 
• You'll prepare and deliver change management reports summarizing the status, progress, and outcomes of change requests to owner leadership and provide data-driven recommendations to the owner regarding the approval, modification, or rejection of changes. 
• Monitor the implementation of approved changes, ensuring compliance with the owner’s goals and project standards. 
• Establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of change management activities, ensuring alignment with owner priorities. Evaluate the effectiveness of the change management process and implement improvements to align with industry best practices and owner expectations.
• Develop and manage change management documentation to support audits and lessons learned initiatives. Develop lessons learned reports, highlighting successful practices and areas for growth to enhance future project outcomes. 
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.  
• Minimum of 6 years of applicable change or project controls management experience, managing scope changes on active construction projects.
• Ability to clearly communicate financial status and schedule details.   
• Experience with project management, cost control, and scheduling software required.   
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills are a must in this highly collaborative role.     

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs* 

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