At the MBTA, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. MBTA’s Core Values are built around safety, service, equity, sustainability, and culture. Each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

The Senior Change Order Analyst shall, under the direction of the MBTA Senior Manager and Director of Construction Change Orders, evaluate high dollar, complex change orders and provide technical and contractual advice and support to Change Order Analysts, Project Manager and Resident Engineers in the area of construction contract change actions, including work directives, change orders, risk reallocations, construction quantity variances and time extensions. The Senior Change Order Analyst shall be responsible for supervising and supporting several Change Order Analyst's providing analyses on change orders and risk reallocations.

• Work independently to provide Project Managers and Resident Engineers with review and cost analysis of contractor proposals, time and material pay estimates and change order costs including wage rates, labor hours, materials, equipment, overhead and profit factors for compliance with contract specifications and standard industry practice.
• Attend job meetings as required and visit job sites and field offices to obtain first- hand knowledge of the project, base contract and change order scopes of work. Provide input into authorizing documents including Work Directive Letters, Contract Authorization Form (CAF) and related documents, including  reviewing order of magnitude independent cost estimates.  Perform a review of authorizing documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Review contractors' Change Order Requests, and assist / advise Project Managers with determinations of merit.  
• Analyze contractors' Change Order Requests for MBTA / FTA compliance and pricing reasonableness.
• Ensure that construction contract change actions, including work directives, change orders, risk reallocations, construction quantity variances and time extensions, are processed in accordance with MBTA Change Order Manual and applicable contract documents.
•  Ensure preparation of a comprehensive description of the contractor scope of work to be performed. 
• Aid the Project Office staff in the review, cost analysis, negotiations, and resolution of complex change order issues.
• Assist project staff with negotiations with contractors and presentation of proposal analysis, documenting all steps of negotiations and outcome.
•  Ensure preparation of a comprehensive record of negotiations and explanation of why additional work is necessary.
• Where necessary, review specifications and drawings and confirm that the requested work is not in the contract documents.
• Review work of Change Order analysts to ensure that the information presented in construction change order packages and work products is complete and accurate.
• Proactively resolve change order problem issues in order to expedite the change order process. 
• Provide assistance to Change Order Analysts and aid with the review, cost analysis, negotiations, and resolution of change order issues.  
• Draft Change Order concurrence memos for On-Call contracts when assigned.
• Update Change Order Request (COR) Log on a regular basis. Provide COR Log to Managers weekly or as requested.
• Review and monitor change orders as needed for impacts to contract progress and timely completion.
• Coordinate interface with Capital Management System (CMS), PMIS e-Builder staff and Information Technology Department (ITD) systems.
• Respond to each inquiry, whether from a customer, vendor or co-worker in a courteous and professional manner.
• Assist the Director and Managers with the use and oversight of change and claims  consultants.
• Drive a company or personal vehicle to work sites as needed. 
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned by Change Order Managers.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Building Construction, Engineering Studies, Architectural Engineering or a related government management field degree from an accredited institution.

• A High School Diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor's degree requirement. 
• An associate degree from an accredited  institution and an additional three (3) years of directly related experience  substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement. 
• A master's degree in a related subject substitute for two (2) years of general experience. 
• A nationally recognized certification, or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes one (1) year of experience. 

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age, except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.
• Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
• Ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a diverse  workforce team (or supervise, if required).
• Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
• Ability to adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the MBTA, including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies.
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate), including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, comprehensive background screening, and / or medical Clinic screening, potentially including a physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned, directed, or necessary for this position, including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions, emergencies, or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
• Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op. Additionally, interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting their positions and throughout the duration of their program.

Disclaimers and Definitions:

1. General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary, general nature, and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
2. Application Completion: It is each applicant’s responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly, including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. Recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data / history.
3. Application Deadlines: Applicants should apply as soon as possible, as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
4. Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
5. Work Eligibility: Although the MBTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer and on an unrestricted basis (the MBTA does not sponsor non-US citizens). However, if you have an unrestricted work authorization, or sponsored by a separate entity, you are welcome to apply for open positions. International students taking part in CPT / STEM / OPT programs through a university are eligible for internships and co-ops with the MBTA, but a valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Number are required prior to starting work. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
6. Interviews: Candidates should ensure they arrive on time, are prepared, can remain for the duration, and if remote, are in a quiet place without distraction, for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization, including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources, will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling, on a one-time basis, and due to something emergent, you may be allowed to reschedule the interview. In addition, Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However, should you need to reschedule, you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.
7. Safety Sensitive Positions: Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
8. On-call or 24/7 Positions: Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.
9. Essential / Emergency Staff: During declared "states of emergency," employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.
10. ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process, please contact the MBTA's ADA Unit at 617-222-5751 or hradaaa@mbta.com.
11. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For terms, descriptions, and definitions related to diversity, equity, inclusion, veteran status, and immediate family members that you may find on the application form, please visit mbta.com/careers-app-definitions.
12. Intern / Co-Op / Fellow Benefits: Employees taking part in an internship, co-op, or fellowship at the MBTA are eligible to receive accrued paid sick leave as well as a monthly transportation pass, based on city from which the employee commutes to work, at no cost. However, no additional benefits are currently offered for interns, co-ops, or fellows.