Change Manager - Life Sciences Construction

Description

• Implement and manage change‑control processes, including change order review, negotiation and delay analysis.
• Track and review change orders and contingency draws with the Project Manager.
• Manage budget, cost tracking, invoice and payment application processing, and produce weekly, monthly and earned‑value reports.
• Maintain owner cost‑tracking software and review General Contractor cost reports.
• Develop and maintain RFP/SOW/change‑order templates and support service‑agreement creation.
• Coordinate proposal reviews, contract negotiations, purchase orders and supplier delivery plans.
• Monitor long‑term SOW progress, close‑out PO status, and ensure compliance with budget targets and financial reconciliation.
• Administer contracts (retention, terms, insurance, allowances, incentives) and compile as‑built cost records for benchmarking.
• Control on‑site records, document management, and initiate project close‑out activities including warranties and O&M manuals.
• Lead change‑control and risk meetings, maintain logs, and track schedule performance versus forecast.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance and adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.
• Review change request submissions for accuracy, conduct high‑level change order reviews, chair change meetings and maintain dashboards.

Requirements

The role of Change Manager is aimed at construction professionals who have experience supporting project controls, cost, and schedule on large construction projects or programmes. The successful candidate will manage change control processes, budgets, invoices, reporting, and contract administration while coordinating with project managers, suppliers, and the general contractor.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in construction‑related fields and 5‑7 years of relevant experience, with advanced spreadsheet, reporting, and Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project skills. Strong self‑organisation, communication, and Microsoft Office proficiency are essential.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field.
• 5‑7 years of experience in construction project controls, cost, and schedule management.
• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets, report writing, presentations, Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong self‑organisation, coordination, planning and excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes a flexible, healthy work environment that respects work‑life balance and offers on‑site presence as needed by clients. The firm is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion.

• Flexible, healthy work environment that promotes work‑life balance.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance