Change Manager - Hudson Tunnel Rail Project

Arcadis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled Change Manager to support the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP) in the United States. You will lead change management for a multi-contract infrastructure program, coordinating with GDC, SEP, contractors, and regulatory agencies to assess, document, and implement changes.

As part of a Delivery Partner team, you will ensure disciplined change control, maintain traceability in PMIS, and drive continuous improvement while delivering safe, on-time, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in change management on large-scale infrastructure or transit projects.
• Deep understanding of EPA, NEPA, FTA, FRA, and other regulatory change control requirements.
• Proven track record implementing change management processes within complex, multi-contract delivery environments.
• Proficiency with project controls software and PMIS platforms for change tracking.
• Exceptional analytical skills to perform thorough impact assessments across cost, schedule, risk, and environmental factors.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills to lead CCB sessions and interact with senior stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a Change Management Plan tailored to the Package’s needs, consistent with the HTP PMP and any supplemental SEP requirements.
• Receive, log, and triage all change requests (CRs) from GDC, SEP, Project Contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate impact analyses for each CR, evaluating effects on: Project scope, design, and technical specifications; Cost estimates, budgets, and contingencies; Schedule milestones and integrated master schedule; Risk registers and mitigation strategies; Environmental compliance commitments.
• Facilitate Change Control Board (CCB) meetings and other governance forums, preparing agendas, supporting materials, and post-meeting minutes.
• Ensure updates to contract document drawings, specifications, submittals, Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), and Requests for Information (RFIs) accurately reflect approved changes.
• Work closely with project controls, document control, design review, and interface management teams to coordinate cross-discipline change impacts and integration.
• Track change status through the PMIS platform, maintain a centralized change log, and report on change metrics in Daily, Monthly, and Quarterly Package Reports.
• Provide recommendations for expedited processing of high-impact or time-sensitive changes.
• Support dispute and conflict resolution by supplying technical documentation and change history to adjudication teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of change management processes, capturing lessons learned and updating procedures accordingly.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication & facilitation

Education

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

Tools

PMIS platforms

Project controls software

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled Change Manager to support the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP) in the United States. You will lead change management for a multi-contract infrastructure program, coordinating with GDC, SEP, contractors, and regulatory agencies to assess, document, and implement changes.

As part of a Delivery Partner team, you will ensure disciplined change control, maintain traceability in PMIS, and drive continuous improvement while delivering safe, on-time, and