Contract Management Support

About the role

AECOM is seeking Contract Management Support for one of our offices in Sacramento, CA. This role supports with the administration and oversight of active contracts and procurement agreements.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory standards
• Supports contract managers with reviews of task orders, invoices, and amendments
• Provides timely, detailed analysis and recommendations
• Applies knowledge and utilization of both efficient procurement processes, market research, and good business management to ensure timely delivery of goods and services to the customer
• Maintains liaison with the contractor to interpret contractual obligations and provide problem resolution under the direction of the Contract Manager/CAHSR
• Cooperates with legal, finance, and other departments ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Implements contract management policies and procedures and identifies areas for improvement
• Develops and maintains a centralized contract repository, updates electronic contract files and databases, ensuring control and accessibility to ensure audit readiness and transparency
• Identifies and mitigates contractual risks by proactively monitoring key terms, deliverables, and deadlines
• Analyzes contractor performance via reports and deliverables
• Drafts, edits, and reviews correspondence, meeting materials, and reports related to contract performance
• Compiles information to support the SSM I, contract managers, and additional leadership for audit readiness, monthly reports, and special projects
• Coordinates contract amendments, renewals, and terminations in collaboration with legal and project teams
• Tracks and reports on Contract Manager (Authority), compliance metrics, and vendor performance to inform strategic decisions
• Supports contract managers with client requirements, including preparing spreadsheets, documents, and emails
• Assists in resolving contract compliance issues by gathering documentation and coordinating corrective actions
• Identifies performance gaps and recommends solutions to enhance contract compliance and efficiency
• Conducts post-award contract reviews to ensure lessons learned are captured and applied to future agreements
• Implements standardized procurement and contract administration tools, templates, and processes to ensure consistency across the Authority
• Supports internal audits and external reviews by providing complete and accurate contract documentation and compliance evidence
• Provides training and guidance on contract-related issues to teammates/staff
• Supports contract managers in verifying contractor invoices in accordance with the executed contracts, and governing laws/regulations
• Manages documentation through the contract management life cycle and ensures the documents are stored and the files are organized per established procedures and guidelines
• Validates that addition/change of personnel or sub-contractor has all the required support documentation and has been approved by the Contract Manager prior to invoice submittal
• Responds to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations in a timely manner supporting CAHSR needs
• Collaborates with on-site personnel to gather and assemble records for invoicing, investigations, collecting and reviewing contractor and subcontractor payroll, and communicate concerns regarding non-compliance/non submittal issues, violations, invoice deficiency with Contract Manager
• Analyzes, prepares, and approves invoices by comparing services rendered to contract language
• Ensures cost is appropriate and within the scope of the contract
• Under management’s supervision, compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates to support preparation of contractual documentation
• Contributes to the overall success of the PDS and CAHSR office by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees in Business, Acquisitions, Legal or related field
• Minimum Four (4) years’ experience in contract management, the principles, contractual terms, pricing structures, pricing tools and data systems, project support, finance, contracting, or proposals
• FAC-C Professional or equivalent
• Ability to continuously improve in a team environment, working with other departments involved in process and execute timely
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• CFCM, CPCM Federal Contracting Warrant