Commercial & Contract Manager at AECOM2

The Contract Lead – PMC is responsible for end-to-end contractual and commercial governance of large, complex, and multi-stakeholder infrastructure projects. Acting as the Owner’s commercial representative, the role ensures contractual compliance, commercial protection, risk mitigation, and effective claims management throughout the project lifecycle. The position plays a critical role in safeguarding project margins, managing contractual risks, and enabling successful delivery of power transmission (up to 765 kV), HVDC (±800 kV), and hybrid renewable energy projects (Solar, Wind, BESS at GW scale). The role interfaces closely with Project Management, Engineering (Electrical/Civil/I&C), Procurement, QA/QC, HSE, Finance, and Legal, ensuring integrated commercial decision-making aligned with project and business objectives. Key Responsibilities 1. Contract Administration & Governance • Administer EPC, EPCM, PMC, Design & Build, and item-rate contracts from award through close-out. • Ensure strict compliance with contract conditions, scope definitions, milestones, payment terms, and statutory obligations. • Maintain comprehensive contract documentation including: • Contract registers • Correspondence logs • Change/variation trackers • Claims and dispute registers • Provide interpretation of contract clauses and advise project teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risk exposure. • Align contract administration practices with AECOM PMO/PMC governance frameworks and reporting systems.2. Variations, Claims & EOT Management • Lead preparation, evaluation, and negotiation of: • Variation Orders (VOs) • Change Orders / Change Requests • Claims (cost & time) • Extension of Time (EOT) submissions • Perform detailed delay and disruption analysis (concurrent delays, critical path impact, entitlement validation). • Quantify cost/time implications of scope changes and project deviations. • Ensure robust documentation and defensible positions for claim submissions and dispute resolution. • Drive proactive claim strategy to maximize entitlement recovery and minimize exposure.3. Commercial & Contractual Risk Management • Identify, evaluate, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks across project lifecycle stages. • Support pre-award activities including: • Contract reviews • Risk allocation analysis • Commercial clarifications and deviations • Ensure effective contractual flow-down of obligations to subcontractors and vendors. • Advise Project Director/Manager on commercial strategies, risk mitigation plans, and dispute avoidance mechanisms. • Maintain and update project risk registers in alignment with PMO governance.4. Subcontract & Vendor Contract Management • Support Procurement and Legal teams in drafting and negotiating: • Subcontracts • Letters of Intent (LOIs) • Purchase Orders (POs) • Ensure back-to-back alignment with main contract, including: • Scope and technical specifications • Payment terms and milestones • Liquidated Damages (LDs) • Warranties, indemnities, and liabilities • Insurance and statutory compliance • Manage subcontractor claims, variations, and final account settlements. • Ensure commercial closure of all subcontract packages in line with project timelines.5. Cost Control & Financial Coordination • Collaborate with Project Controls, Quantity Surveying (QS), and Finance teams to: • Monitor budgets, forecasts, and cost performance • Track committed vs actual costs • Support margin protection initiatives • Review and certify: • Client invoices and RA bills • Payment certificates and milestones • Support cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization. • Provide structured inputs for: • Monthly commercial reports • Management dashboards • Project review meetings6. Client & Stakeholder Management • Act as the primary commercial and contractual interface with: • Clients / Owners • Consultants • EPC Contractors and key subcontractors • Participate in: • Progress review meetings • Commercial negotiations • Dispute resolution discussions • Support senior management during escalations and arbitration/litigation processes. • Ensure alignment of commercial actions with overall project delivery strategy.Project Exposure • Power Transmission & Distribution Systems up to 765 kV (AIS/GIS substations and transmission lines) • HVDC Projects up to ±800 kV (LCC/VSC systems) • Hybrid Renewable Energy Projects: • Utility-scale Solar PV • Wind Energy • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) • Large infrastructure, industrial, and mission-critical facilities (including data centres) • Multi-phase and long-duration CAPEX programs