Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Change Manager at Zephyr Rail

 
Zephyr Rail, a celebrated name in the railroad design and Construction Management industry, is seeking an experienced Change Manager with 5+ years of hands-on experience in Change Management, Claim Analysis, Contract Administration, or Contract Management within the rail, transit, and transportation sectors. The ideal candidate will play a key role in construction means and methods, project controls, and industry-standard contract forms.

 
Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed and accurate issue briefs and gather supporting documentation related to proposed changes and claims.
• Interpret and enforce contractual obligations, performance requirements, and key terms in accordance with contract provisions.
• Maintain issue and risk logs to proactively track and manage potential issues and claims.
• Evaluate entitlement and merit of change orders, time impacts, and cost claims; conduct forensic analysis to determine root cause and defensibility.
• Prepare project correspondences and memos.
• Coordinate closely with scheduling, estimating, and engineering teams to support CPM schedule analysis, delay claims, and cost justifications.

 

  Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing construction claims, contract administration, or dispute resolution on large infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Experience preparing claim documentation and leading negotiations with contractors and third parties.

  Key Skills and Attributes:

• In-depth understanding of construction means and methods, project controls, and industry-standard contract forms.
• Strong writing and analytical skills with the ability to prepare formal findings, reports, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with project teams, contractors, and client stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with contract management platforms and Primavera P6.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Project Controls, P3 or P6 schedule analysis, productivity assessments, and forensic delay analysis.
• Experience working on high-profile, complex infrastructure programs such as high-speed rail, heavy civil, or major transportation projects.
• Legal training or certification in construction law, dispute resolution, or contract management is a plus.
• Experience in claims and dispute resolution, including mediation, dispute review boards, expert witness, arbitration, and litigation.

 
Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000/annually

 
Benefits: Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees, Vacation/Sick leave, Paid Holidays, 401k, Professional development opportunities, and more!

 
*No outside Agencies or Recruiters, please!
Note to Recruiters and Job Placement Agencies: We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles. Any unsolicited resumes received will be considered our property and will be processed accordingly. Only direct applicants will be considered.

 
Explore more about us at or our careers page at - If you don't see what you're looking for, please email your resume to us at careers@zuirail.com to potentially become a part of a top-ranked team, dedicated to redefining standards in the rail engineering industry. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

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