Commercial Director

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Commercial Director to be based in our Baltimore, MD office to support the B&P Tunnel Replacement (BPTR) Program and other project opportunities. The role involves commercial strategy, contract administration, and financial governance for a multi‑billion‑dollar infrastructure program delivered under a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract type. This position requires regular attendance at the Integrated Project Office (IPO) in Baltimore, MD.

• Lead the commercial strategy and negotiation of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) packages with CMAR contractors.
• Validate contractor cost proposals, including labor, equipment, materials, allowances, contingencies, and fee structures.
• Ensure GMP submissions comply with contract requirements, cost transparency expectations, and auditability standards.
• Assess contractor assumptions, pricing methodologies, and risk allocations to protect owner interests.
• Interpret contract terms and ensure compliance across all project teams and contractors.
• Manage commercial risk registers, mitigation strategies, and commercial governance processes.
• Lead commercial assessments for scope changes, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Support dispute resolution and DRB processes.
• Review invoices and deliverables for compliance with contract terms.
• Coordinate closely with Procurement and COTR on official contract actions.
• Maintain vital records for audits, grants management, and contract closeout.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Twelve years of commercial management experience in construction management and contract administration or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership.
• Knowledge of commercial and contractual processes in large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience in managing complex contracts and resolving disputes effectively.

• Demonstrated experience with CMAR, GMP development, and contractor negotiations.
• Legal or advanced commercial experience.
• Rail industry experience.
• Infrastructure design and construction program and contract management experience with working knowledge of construction contracts, technical specifications, and engineering drawing interpretations.
• Experience supporting mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution.
• Highly proficient in federal competitive procurement processes and regulations.
• Initiative‑taking and self‑directed with the ability to manage multiple project team members, consultants, and contractors for specific initiatives.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in analyzing problems, forecasting risks, and implementing solutions.
• Experience with invoice review, audit support, and grants management.

• Adherence to BPTR program policies is mandatory.
• We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship may be available for current visa holders in the United States.
• Relocation is an option for this position.

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