Contract Administration Senior Manager

AECOM•Baltimore, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Contract Administration Senior Manager for its Baltimore, Maryland office. The role supports the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program and other project opportunities across the organization. As the Owner’s Representative and a member of the Commercial Management team, the manager provides comprehensive contractual oversight of one or more contractors and their subconsultants. The position ensures contracts are administered in accordance with contractual terms, program governance requirements, and best practices, while protecting the Owner’s commercial interests throughout the project lifecycle. The manager works with Program Controls, Design Management, Construction Management, and external stakeholders through contract closeout. The B&P Tunnel Replacement Program will upgrade a ten-mile section of the Northeast Corridor. AECOM serves as Amtrak’s delivery partner, supporting program oversight across program management, design, construction and commissioning oversight, program controls, commercial services, and capacity building. Program work includes roadway and railroad bridges, rail systems and track, and a new ADA-accessible West Baltimore MARC station. On-site presence at the program office in Baltimore is required, and adherence to program policies is mandatory. Relocation is an option. Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts and ten years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including two years of leadership.
Ability to work in the Integrated Program Office in Baltimore, Maryland; on-site presence is required.
Ability to work independently and coordinate with multiple project team members, consultants, and contractors.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Strong organization, time-management, and prioritization skills, with proven ability to balance competing tasks and meet deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

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, including 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.
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.

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 related to 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.
Collaborate 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 available budgets, accruals, and forecasts.
Support the commercial team in 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 required.
Attend technical and commercial project working group meetings as assigned.