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Job Description

AECOM has a position available for a Commercial Manager / Contracts Specialist to join our Transportation Construction Business Line supporting large multi-year projects as part of the Transportation construction management team. The projects include Transit infrastructure improvements throughout the NY Metro Region and in NJ. The responsibilities for the position include, but may not be limited to, the following:

Identify conditions that could lead to a change order or claim. Negotiate design and/or construction change orders, preparing and processing the change order forms for MTA C&D signatures in accordance with MTA C&D procedures and guidelines

Prepare additional work order packages working in conjunction with MTA C&D procurement personnel. Review the contract documents and validate the justification for the additional work orders. Develop scopes of work and cost estimates. Coordinate, negotiate, and process all change orders

Analyze schedule and cost impact of all additional work orders. Where the Design-Build Contractor is performing approved additional work on a time and material basis, verify daily the amount of time and material provided and inform MTA C&D whether this work is progressing in a timely fashion

Maintain an up-to-date log of change orders and the status of each change order. Submit the log monthly to MTA C&D

Maintain a file of any claims and delays, along with associated costs and causes submitted by the Design-Build Contractor. Make cost and schedule recommendations at the time the claim or delay arises. Make recommendations regarding extensions of time, evaluate if delay is impactable, and if so, estimate impact costs. Verify the validity of requests, the material quantities, labor rates, and labor hours. Submit final recommendations to MTA C&D for approval. Prepare and submit claim responses as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements 

BA/BS + 10 years of related transportation experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadershipDue to the projects associated with the position a US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications 

NY NJ Metro Agency Experience 20+ years of related experience 

Additional Information

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

Relocation is not available for this position

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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.