Technical Change Manager

Overview

1.Change Identification & Control

Technical & Commercial Evaluation

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• 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

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

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 15 years of experience in EPC/EPCM projects (oil & gas, petrochemical, power, or infrastructure).
• Strong understanding of engineering deliverables, construction methods, and procurement workflows.
• Proven experience in contract administration and change management.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Key Competencies

• Deep understanding of EPCM contract structures.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and translate them into commercial impacts.
• Strong stakeholder management across multidisciplinary teams.
• High attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Proactive problem ‑ solving and ability to manage multiple variations simultaneously
• Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets.
• We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com
• **Diversity Statement**We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.