Commercial Manager

AECOM•Baltimore, MD

2d•$160,000 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Commercial Manager to be based in our Baltimore, MD office to support the B&P Tunnel Replacement (BPTR) Program among other project opportunities available at AECOM. AECOM is the delivery partner for Amtrak on the BPTR Program that will upgrade a ten-mile section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC), America’s busiest passenger rail line. The delivery partner team is responsible for supporting Amtrak with overseeing the full breadth of the program. The scope of services includes program management, design oversight, construction oversight, commissioning oversight, program controls, and commercial and capacity building. The Program will also include delivery of new roadway and railroad bridges, new rail systems and track, and a new ADA-accessible West Baltimore MARC station. The Commercial/Contracts Manager will oversee the administration and performance of the Design Joint Venture (DJV) contract(s). This role ensures effective contract management, compliance, and communication throughout the design phase and contract closeout. The position requires regular attendance at the Integrated Project Office (IPO). The ideal candidate will have strong design management experience combined with commercial and contractual expertise to manage complex issues and facilitate collaboration across teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related +2 yrs of leadership or demonstrated equivalency
10 years of experience in design management and contract administration
Knowledge of commercial and contractual processes in large-scale infrastructure projects
Proven ability to manage complex contracts and resolve disputes effectively
Ability to analyze problems, forecast risks, and implement solutions
Experience with invoice review, audit support, and grants management

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license
Legal or advanced commercial background
Rail industry experience
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience with alternate project delivery methods such as CMAR, design-build or P3 on major capital programs.
Strong infrastructure design and construction program and contract management experience with working knowledge of construction contracts, technical specifications and engineering drawing interpretations
Experience preparing and administering change orders, Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs), delay and impact claims
Experience supporting mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution
Highly knowledgeable about federal competitive procurement processes and regulations.
Highly motivated and self-directed with the ability to manage multiple project team members, consultants, and contractors for specific initiatives

Responsibilities

Administer contract(s) ensuring compliance and performance
Manage contract modifications, change orders, and claims resolution
Serve as primary interface for commercial and contractual challenges during design progression
Monitor financial performance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions
Support dispute resolution and DRB processes
Review invoices and deliverables for compliance with contract terms
Coordinate closely with Procurement and COTR on official contract actions
Maintain vital records for audits, grants management, and contract closeout
Trend and manage E&O activities and commercial impacts on construction packages
Prepare weekly performance updates for leadership
Lead development and maintenance of project risk registers
Support negotiations for contract change orders and variations
Manage design issues impacting construction packages
Other duties as assigned