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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Sr. Contracts Administrator to be based in our Baltimore, MD office to support the Frederick Douglass Tunnel (FDT) Program among other project opportunities available at AECOM.

AECOM is the delivery partner for Amtrak on the FDT Program that will upgrade a ten-mile section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC), America’s busiest passenger rail line. Located south of Baltimore Penn Station, the new tunnel will replace the existing 150-year-old B&P Tunnel and, once complete, it will deliver a faster, more reliable trip for more than 12 million annual Amtrak and MARC customers in the region.

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 Mega Projects Contract Administrator supports the Contract Manager and is responsible for administration of the CMAR Package A contracts related to the Tunnel. This position assists with the development comprehensive and compliant processes, plans, templates, logs, and policies and procedures for contract lifecycle from Award through implementation and close-out. This position is an SME regarding their assigned contract packages to facilitate adherence to contract requirements. This position may oversee high value construction and installation related contracts and assists Commercial Manager to review contractor invoices and payments. Interfaces with CMAR personnel and participates in report development and presentations.

The responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Assists with development of a timeline for the development of contracts.

• Develops and maintains various monthly reports associated with the management of the program. Reviews charges to projects and takes necessary steps to correct variances or deficiencies.

• Reviews project schedules and may escalate construction contract issues for resolution.

• Assists in providing project budget information on a weekly / monthly basis and as needed.

• Maintains processes and ensures financial accountability and appropriate monitoring of contract / subcontract expenditures.

• Assists with the processing and approval of payment vouchers, analyzes errors, and makes corrections. Assists with post construction contract activities and close out.

• Safety Management: Implementing and enforcing safety

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree plus (10) ten years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.

• 15+ years of experience in business, law, procurement, contract, or project administration, or in construction management, engineering, transportation planning

• Relevant experience with transit/rail or tunnel construction projects

• Relevant advanced degree, such as Master of Business Administration, J.D., MS Management, LLM preferred.

• Familiarity with applying engineering construction principles and practices, highway / tunnel / rail construction processes, and quality assurance and quality control methods.

• NCMA Certification

• Prior Accounts Payable exposure preferred

• Familiarity with various mega construction contract vehicles e.g. DBB, DB, PDB, CMAR

• Availability to work in the integrated program office in Baltimore, MD.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

Adherence to FDT program policies is mandatory.

Relocation is not available for this role.

We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current OPT, F1 or H1-B visa holders in the United States.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $140,000.00 - $200,000.00.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10125404

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Corporate Development

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc