Vice-President - Project Change Management (Construction Project Controls)
- Dallas, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Establish relationships with the various Service Line Project Controls and Operational Leadership
- Oversee and monitor project performance, progress, and forecasts, validating and reporting on cost and schedule performance against the baseline estimate and schedule
- Assess the impact(s) of project changes and assist project teams in developing claims, change orders, and recovery plans
- Identify trends and deviations and communicate root causes of variances and recommended corrective courses of action to project management based on relevant analyses
- Assist with review and development, issuance, and evaluation of subcontract change orders as required
- Interface with project stakeholders as a trusted advisor to provide guidance and recommendations for change management on projects
- Inspire trust and ethical behavior by creating an atmosphere of integrity with fair and respectful behavior
- Promote the sharing of information with team members and at all management levels
- Participate and assist in attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining top caliber talent for the Company
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the organization
- Evaluate organizational process and procedures to identify and develop efficiencies within the group
- Develop standard operating procedures, deliverables and KPI’s for the group
- Develop or refine project systems, challenging obsolete practices, questioning accepted truths, and eliminating non-value-added processes all for the purpose of enhancing project and Company performance
- Participate in project reviews and evaluate project deliverables for the early identification of issues
- Engage with project teams as needed to perform forensic analysis on cost and schedule to validate both, identify any issues and help develop corrective measures and recovery plans
- Work with project teams, external consultants, and finance to develop change orders and claims
- Develop and maintain tracking tools for UCO’s (Unapproved Change Orders). Coordinate teams and actions to ensure quick resolution of UCO’s
- Support the operational implementation of new software
- Participate in the acquisition integration of newly acquired companies
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering or related major
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in project management and/or project controls in progressing roles of management responsibility in construction, particularly linear infrastructure or renewables construction
- Experience performing forensic analysis on both cost and schedule
- Experience with fixed-price contracts versus cost-reimbursable
- Experience in the development and negotiation of changes orders and claims in excess of $50M
- Experience with owner, designer, subcontractor and insurance disputes
- Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role and by working toward Zero Injury principles
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Proficient in Primavera P6
- Construction industry experience in linear infrastructure construction
- Proven ability to lead others
- Excellent communicator
- Well-organized
- Strong contractual and commercial acumen
- When visiting jobsites the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions implemented on such site.
- This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
- Compensation is anticipated between $230,000-$260,000 / year, commensurate with experience
- Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
- 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
- Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
- Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program
- Group legal plan