Technical Change Manager

Responsibilities

• Change Identification & Control Monitor Engineering deliverables, procurement packages, construction activities and client instructions for potential scope deviations. Establish and maintain a robust Change Flag Management Register for Engineering. Ensure all stakeholders follow the project's Management of Change (MOC) procedures, Technical & Commercial evaluation.
• Coordinate Impact Assessment With engineering, procurement, construction, and planning teams to assess scope impact, cost impact, schedule impact and risk implications. Validate quantity growth, design development changes and contractor claims.
• Documentation & Justification Prepare Variation Request Forms (VRFs), Change Notices and supporting documentation. Ensure all variations are backed by drawings, technical clarifications, man‑hour estimates, cost breakdowns and schedule impact assessments. Maintain audit‑ready records for internal and client reviews.
• Client & Contractor Interface Lead discussions with the client regarding variation justification, pricing and approval. Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to obtain variation proposals and validate their claims. Support negotiation strategies to achieve fair and contractually compliant outcomes.
• Cost & Schedule Integration Work closely with project controls to update budgets and forecasts. Reflect approved variations in cost reports and integrate schedule impacts into the master schedule. Ensure alignment between commercial, planning and technical teams.
• Governance & Reporting Provide weekly and monthly variation status reports. Highlight high‑risk or high‑value variations to project leadership. Ensure compliance with contract terms, EPCM procedures and client requirements.