Contracts Specialist - AECOM

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AECOM are currently seeking a Contracts Specialist to join our Buildings and Places (BP) business line. The Contracts Specialist will work closely with project teams across the BP end market particularly in areas related to contracts variations claims and dispute resolution.

This role requires a strong understanding of contract law a keen eye for detail and a background in design dispute resolution.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and review of various types of contracts including purchase orders and subconsultancy agreements.
• Assist project teams in preparing variation orders and change order requests.
• Draft contractual correspondence and notices.
• Assist in the preparation and management of claims and disputes working closely with the legal team and leveraging your experience in design dispute resolution.
• Perform administrative tasks related to contracts such as tracking contract milestones ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and maintaining contract records for projects.
• Work closely with project managers the legal team and the design team to ensure effective communication and coordination on commercial matters.

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of contract law and principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• 35 years of experience in a commercial role with a background in dispute resolution.

• Experience with contract management software.
• Knowledge of dispute resolution procedures (e.g. mediation arbitration) specific to the engineering design industry.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to engineering design projects.

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds 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 privatesector 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 youre 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 wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

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