Program Manager - Contracts

AECOM is seeking a Program Manager – Contracts to be based in Sacramento, California. SUMMARY: The Program Manager - Contracts is responsible for ensuring compliance to all statutes, and client policies and procedures; cost-effective expenditures of construction contract resources and ensuring construction contractors fulfill strategic and contractual obligations to the client for the successful delivery of the project on schedule and within budget. They serves as an expert advisor and provides recommendations regarding contract administration and management to the client’s executive team and Contract Administration.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is responsible for overseeing the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of the client’s contract project management.Duties include defining critical quality factors, process improvements on key initiatives that result in significant improvements in service delivery, reduced operational unit costs, increased quality, and reduced process cycle time.The Contract Project Manager provides technical direction in contract project management, team building, facilitation, process improvement analysis, and the methodology required to develop and substantiate various procurements for the project.Duties include determining goals and objectives that need additional emphasis; develops measures that evaluate performance; and makes recommendations for program improvement.The Contract Project Manager will coordinate with the Contracting and Audit offices for continual process improvement.Duties include providing direction and oversight on client contract management issues, and program concerns to ensure all services are acquired in accordance with current laws, policies, and procedures.The Contract Project Manager develops and implements policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines for the client’s contract administration program.Duties include providing direction on monitoring risks and trends with potential impacts to program contracts and ensures proactive steps are taken to meet contract deliverables.