We are looking for an experienced PRICE CHANGING MANAGER with a strong background in construction, carpentry fabrication, material take-offs, and studying shop drawings. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with our fabrication team, providing precise feedback and takeoffs while ensuring contract management, change order management and mods management across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities • Create detailed MODS management variables to stay in compliance with contract changes. • Perform material take-offs and generate estimates from PDF drawing sets • Coordinate with the shop crew and assist in materials procurement • Ensure shop drawing comply with construction codes, standards, and ADA requirements listed in the construction sets. • Occasionally visit job sites in the Houston area for project coordination
Qualifications Required: • 3+ years of experience in construction industry • Strong proficiency in reading blueprints and navigating MS OFFICE SUITE and any takeoff software like OST, Bluebeam, etc. • Deep familiarity with construction terminology, scales, and different disciplines of measurements. (Sqft, LF, Count, etc.) • A team player who is easy to work with and strives for excellence under strong leadership.
Nice-to-Have: • Experience with take-off software (Planswift, OST, Bluebeam, Microvellum) • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and how to measure products and projects risk. • Background in project management, engineering, or site supervision
Why Join Us? • Full Time - Long term position with great upward mobility. • Family-friendly work environment • Work with a creative and skilled team on exciting fabrication projects
Key responsibilities of a manager: • Change request evaluation:
Reviewing submitted change requests, identifying the nature of the change, and assessing its potential impact on project scope, budget, and schedule. • Impact analysis:
Conducting detailed analysis to understand the ramifications of proposed changes, including potential risks, resource requirements, and timeline adjustments. • Stakeholder communication:
Communicating change requests and their implications to relevant stakeholders, including clients, project team members, and management, to ensure transparency. • Approval process management:
Facilitating the change order approval process by gathering necessary documentation, presenting change proposals to decision-makers, and securing necessary signatures. • Change order documentation:
Maintaining comprehensive documentation of all change requests, including details of the change, rationale, impact analysis, approvals, and implementation plan. • Change tracking and reporting:
Monitoring the status of change orders, tracking progress against approved changes, and providing regular updates to project stakeholders. • Risk mitigation:
Identifying potential risks associated with changes and developing strategies to mitigate their impact on the project. • Change implementation coordination:
Working with project teams to ensure smooth implementation of approved changes, including necessary adjustments to project plans and workflows. • Contract compliance:
Ensuring that all change orders adhere to the terms and conditions of the project contract.
Skills required for a change order manager: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Project management expertise • Contract interpretation and legal awareness • Stakeholder management abilities • Proficiency in project management software