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Overview: In this role you lead strategy and development of significant change orders and claims within construction projects, aligning contractual, cost, and schedule data to maximize recoveries and drive commercial resolutions. You will coordinate with project leadership, legal, and cross-functional teams to substantiate claims and ensure contract compliance through proactive change processes. This position blends leadership, analytical rigor, and stakeholder management to support complex infrastructure work. You’ll mentor a team of analysts and shape how the organization handles change across projects. Compensation / Benefits Health, Dental, Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account 401(k) plan Disability Insurance Legal Plan
Responsibilities: Lead strategy and development of major change orders and claims, integrating contract, cost, and schedule data Establish claim strategy, approach, and supporting analysis Evaluate entitlement, causation, damages, and schedule impacts with project teams Direct collection and analysis of project records to substantiate claims Coordinate with project leadership, legal, scheduling, estimating, and other stakeholders Review and integrate cost, schedule, and factual analyses into cohesive submissions Lead and develop Senior Analysts and Analysts Help establish proactive change management processes to drive contract compliance and issue tracking
Key requirements: 10+ years in development of construction claims or change orders with cost and schedule analysis Strong organizational, documentation, and attention‑to‑detail skills Solid understanding of construction contracts, documents, and project controls Ability to develop and manage work plans within a change management team Understanding of construction means and methods Strong cost estimating capabilities for pricing changes and claims Ability to evaluate technical documents for required standards Data management proficiency including Excel Clear and concise written and verbal communication Ability to interact with project teams and change team leadership Understanding of scheduling software and forensic schedule analysis (TIAs) a plus Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders Experience in mentoring junior team members Basic estimating experience a plus Up to 20% travel strong written and verbal communication leadership and people development stakeholder management cost estimating schedule analysis forensic schedule analysis

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Level

Manager

Location

South Milwaukee, WI

Occupation

Construction Managers

Industry

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

Posted

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