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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in contract administration and design management within large-scale infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on compliance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in negotiating agreements and resolving disputes while maintaining financial performance and aligning design objectives with business goals.
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Contract AdministrationDesign ManagementRisk ManagementStakeholder EngagementDispute Resolution
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Hard Skills
Contract ModificationsChange OrdersClaims ResolutionInvoice ReviewGrants ManagementInfrastructure DesignConstruction ContractsTechnical SpecificationsEngineering Drawing InterpretationRisk Register Development
Soft Skills
NegotiationCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationLeadership
Industry Keywords
Highway ConstructionCommercial ProcessesLarge-Scale Infrastructure ProjectsDesign-BuildP3MediationArbitrationDispute Resolution BoardAudit SupportPerformance Monitoring
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Administer contracts to ensure compliance and performance
- Manage contract modifications, change orders, and claims resolution
- Serve as the 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 with the Project Manager and Legal on official contract actions
- Maintain records for audits, grants management, and contract closeout
- Trend and manage E&O activities and commercial impacts on design 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
- Oversee design management processes while applying commercial and contractual expertise
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to align design objectives with business goals
- Attend the Project Office in Atlanta periodically as required, with flexibility for travel and remote work
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
- 10 years of experience in design management and contract administration or related field, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Experience and knowledge of commercial and contractual processes in large-scale infrastructure projects
- Experience managing complex contracts and resolving disputes effectively
- Experience articulating ideas clearly, negotiating agreements, and managing stakeholder relationships
- Experience analyzing problems, forecasting risks, and implementing solutions
- Experience with invoice review, audit support, and grants management
- Legal or advanced commercial experience preferred
- 15 years of experience in commercial management and contract administration preferred
- Highway construction industry experience preferred
- Experience with alternate project delivery methods such as design-build or P3 on major capital design projects preferred
- Experience with infrastructure design and construction, and contract management experience with working knowledge of construction contracts, technical specifications, and engineering drawing interpretations preferred
- Experience preparing and administering change orders, delay (TIA’s), and impact claims preferred
- Experience supporting mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution preferred
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available now or in the future
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- AD&D benefits
- Disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits
- Perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Training and development programs
- Day 1 in-person onboarding at an AECOM office location