Technical Change Manager

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1.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

2. Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and planning teams to assess:

• Scope impact
• Cost impact
• Schedule impact
• Risk implications

Validate quantity growth, design development changes, and contractor claims.

3. 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
• Schedule impact assessments

Maintain audit ready records for internal and client reviews.

4. 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.

5. Cost & Schedule Integration

Work closely with project controls to:

• Update budgets and forecasts
• Reflect approved variations in cost reports
• Integrate schedule impacts into the master schedule

Ensure alignment between commercial, planning, and technical teams.

6. 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.