Change Manager

Mace; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a change management professional to lead activities across HTP Packages and Project Contracts in New York for a major infrastructure project. The role involves evaluating changes, managing logs, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with project objectives.

This position requires proven experience in infrastructure projects, strong analytical and negotiation skills, as well as a related bachelor’s degree. The estimated starting salary is $150,000, with options for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in change management within large-scale infrastructure or transportation programs.
• Strong understanding of project controls, contract administration, and technical review processes.
• Familiarity with PMIS platforms and document control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate change management activities across all HTP Packages and Project Contracts.
• Evaluate proposed changes to scope, schedule, and cost from GDC, SEPs, and Project Contractors.
• Manage the Notice of Proposed Changes (NPC) Log and ensure timely updates and documentation.

Skills

Change management

Project controls

Contract administration

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

PMIS platforms

Document control systems

Job description

Project Overview

Mace, as part of the MPA delivery partner joint venture of Mace-Parsons-Arcadis, has been selected as the Gateway Development Commissions partner of choice to support the GDC across the Gateway Program in New York, inclusive of the Hudson Tunnel Project. The project is the busiest rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, improving capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England. It is a milestone project supported by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate change management activities across all HTP Packages and Project Contracts, ensuring alignment with the HTP Project Management Plan (PMP) and GDC procedures.
• Evaluate proposed changes to scope, schedule, and cost from GDC, SEPs, and Project Contractors, providing technical assessments and recommendations.
• Manage the Notice of Proposed Changes (NPC) Log and ensure timely updates and documentation of all change activities.
• Collaborate with the GDC Program Office and SEP teams to develop negotiation strategies and coordinate responses to claims and change requests.
• Review and support the approval process for Contractor-Initiated Change Order Requests (CICs), ensuring compliance with project objectives and contractual obligations.
• Maintain version control and historical records of all approved changes, ensuring transparency and traceability.
• Provide input into change-related reporting and dashboards, supporting program-level oversight and decision-making.
• Support continuous improvement of change control processes and tools, contributing to the refinement of workflows and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in change management within large-scale infrastructure or transportation programs.
• Strong understanding of project controls, contract administration, and technical review processes.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with PMIS platforms and document control systems.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate across teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred. Equivalent professional experience may be considered.

Additional Information

Note: The estimated starting salary for this position is $150,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. We are also open to discussing part‑time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.