Contract Administration Senior Manager

AECOM•Baltimore, MD

1d•$120,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Manager of Contract Administration for its Baltimore, Maryland office to support the B&P Tunnel Replacement (BPTR) Program and other organizational opportunities. The BPTR Program will upgrade a ten-mile section of the Northeast Corridor. AECOM serves as Amtrak’s delivery partner, supporting program management, design oversight, construction oversight, commissioning oversight, program controls, commercial services, and capacity building. Serving as the Owner’s Representative and part of the Commercial Management team, this role provides comprehensive contractual oversight of one or more contractors and their subconsultants. The Senior Manager ensures contracts are administered according to their terms, program governance requirements, and best practices, while protecting the Owner’s commercial interests throughout the project lifecycle. The position works closely with Program Controls, Design Management, Construction Management, and external stakeholders through project closeout. On-site presence at the program office in Baltimore is required, and adherence to BPTR program policies is mandatory.

Requirements

BS/BA and ten years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education, including two years of leadership.
Ability to work independently and coordinate with multiple project team members, consultants, and contractors.
Advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with a focus on collaboration, team building, and customer service on commercial matters.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and PMIS platforms.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Strong organization, time-management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to balance competing tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to work in the Integrated Program Office in Baltimore, Maryland.
Effective written and verbal communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
Adherence to BPTR program policies is mandatory.
On-site presence at the program office in Baltimore, Maryland is required.
US employment authorization sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or equivalent.
Professional certifications such as CCM, PMP, or PSP.
Familiarity with alternate project delivery methods such as CMAR, Design-Build, and P3.
Infrastructure design and construction program and contract management experience, with working knowledge of construction contracts, technical specifications, and engineering drawing interpretation.
Experience supporting mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution.
Knowledge of federal competitive procurement processes and regulations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contract-administration contact for package contractors and their subconsultants.
Administer contracts in accordance with contract documents, policies, and applicable public-sector or owner governance requirements.
Ensure contractor compliance with contractual obligations for scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and reporting.
Maintain accurate contract records, including correspondence, change documentation, notices, claims, and commercial logs.
Support the Contract Claims Manager in reviewing, assessing, and negotiating change orders, claims, time extensions, and compensable delays.
Coordinate with Program Controls, particularly the Risk Manager, to assess cost and schedule impacts of contract changes.
Participate in follow-up discussions with subject-matter experts, estimators, and schedulers.
Monitor contractor performance against contractual KPIs and commercial milestones.
Support enforcement of contract remedies, including corrective action and nonconformance management.
Coordinate with Design Management, Construction Management, Safety, and Quality teams to align technical delivery and commercial considerations.
Coordinate and support procurement processes for timely issuance of contract modifications.
Liaise with cost and finance teams to align budgets, accruals, and forecasts.
Support commercial-team negotiations leading to contract modifications.
Ensure vital records and relevant correspondence are managed to support reporting, contract audits, grants management, claims and litigation, and contract closeout.
Interface with contractors and other stakeholders to gather additional details as needed.
Attend technical and commercial project working-group meetings as assigned.