Contract Specialist - Transportation/Government Projects

Company DescriptionAt AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.We will give you 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.We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.Job DescriptionAECOM is seeking a Contract Specialist to be based in Dallas, Texas.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Managing a specialized or general portfolio of products or services such as professional and construction services, software and hardware, business services, and other categories

Collaborating and consulting with Growth and Regional Development Departments to manage services in support of capital construction project

Collaborating with clients to plan acquisitions, including the development of statements of work and specifications, designing sourcing plans, and developing contracts

Conducting sourcing for an assigned portfolio including, invitations for bids, requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, requests for quotations, requests for information, sole source negotiations, and other sourcing methods

Performing as an integrated team with program clients to administer assigned contracts including contract interpretation, negotiation of changes, performance monitoring and reporting, authorization of payments, expediting, default notices, claims, extensions, terminations, closeouts, and other actions

Consulting with client programs and departments and with contractors

Consultants and suppliers to seek technical and business solutions

Assisting with the planning and conducting of negotiations and may serve as negotiation team member and/or coordinator

Performing market and economic research and cost and price analysis for assigned portfolio

Conducting procurement activities in compliance with applicable and diverse federal, state and local laws and regulations

Performing other duties as assigned

QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

BA/BS + two (2) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional procurement certifications would be a plus

Some knowledge and experience sourcing professional services and/or construction contracts

Some understanding of the construction, transit or civil engineering industries MS Office Skills Experience with Adobe PDF, Writer

Professional Certification such as CPPO, CPPB, or NIGP.

Additional Information

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

Relocation is not available for this position

Sponsorship is available for this position

Travel may be required for this position.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.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.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.Join us and let’s get started.ReqID: J10092708Business Line: TransportationBusiness Group: DCSStrategic Business Unit: WestCareer Area: Procurement & Supply ChainWork Location Model: On-Site