Wesbuilt Construction Managers · 23 hours ago
Change Order & Cost Control Manager
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWesbuilt Construction Managers is a full-service general contractor and construction management firm based in New York. They are seeking a Change Order & Cost Control Manager to oversee the change order workflow and provide financial oversight across various projects, ensuring accurate pricing and timely submissions to protect profit margins.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingProject Management
Responsibilities
Lead the full lifecycle of Owner and Subcontractor Change Orders for all projects
Prepare, review, and price change orders in accordance with contract terms and Wesbuilt standards
Collect, level, and analyze subcontractor pricing; perform quantity takeoffs when needed
Prepare Owner CO submissions with detailed cost breakdowns, backup documentation, and schedule impact narratives
Maintain a real-time log of pending, submitted, approved, and rejected COs; follow up proactively to secure approvals
Issue and negotiate subcontractor COs once Owner COs are approved; ensure timely purchasing to lock in project costs
Coordinate with PMs and Superintendents to confirm scope, verify field conditions, and gather required documentation
Keep all CO files pricing sheets, correspondence, sketches, proposals organized and audit-ready
Drive consistency and discipline in Wesbuilt’s change-management procedures across all project teams
Update cost forecasts to reflect approved and pending change orders
Support cost tracking, buyout comparisons, and development of cost-to-complete reporting
Identify potential scope gaps early and help convert them into CO opportunities
Assist with subcontractor payment applications, monthly requisitions, and revenue recognition tied to COs
Support periodic financial reviews and internal audits of cost data and change-order exposure
Lead recurring change-order review meetings with project teams and leadership
Prepare clear dashboards and financial summaries highlighting CO impacts
Partner with Estimating to reference historical cost data and improve pricing accuracy
Work with field staff to gather labor hours, photos, and backup required for defensible CO submissions
Support improvements to Procore workflows, templates, and reporting related to change management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in change management, cost control, estimating, or project controls in commercial construction
Strong understanding of change orders, buyout, subcontractor pricing, and GC job-costing processes
Proficiency in Procore (required)
Advanced Excel skills; MS Project or Power BI a plus
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
Company
Wesbuilt Construction Managers
Wesbuilt Construction Managers is a full-service general contractor and construction management firm operating in New York and the Tri-State area.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mark Galway
Senior Partner
Sean Rucker
Chief Investment Officer
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