Application Guide

How to Apply for Contract Management Support

at AECOM

🏢 About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that stands out for its commitment to building sustainable legacies through innovative solutions in transportation, water, energy, and environmental projects. Working at AECOM means contributing to large-scale, impactful projects that shape communities, with a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship and cutting-edge engineering.

About This Role

This Contract Management Support role involves providing critical administrative and analytical support for active contracts and procurement agreements at AECOM's Sacramento office. You'll ensure compliance with legal standards, assist with task order and invoice reviews, and maintain centralized contract databases, directly contributing to the smooth execution of infrastructure projects across California.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing task orders and invoices for active infrastructure contracts, updating centralized contract databases with amendments or compliance documentation, and coordinating with legal and finance teams to resolve contractual questions. You might also conduct market research for upcoming procurements and prepare analysis reports to support contract managers' decisions on project deliverables.

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🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For

  • Has practical experience with procurement processes, market research, and business management, ideally in infrastructure, engineering, or environmental sectors
  • Demonstrates ability to maintain effective liaison with contractors to interpret and enforce contractual obligations in complex project environments
  • Has coordinated cross-functionally with legal, finance, and operational departments to resolve contract-related issues
  • Is proficient in developing and maintaining centralized contract repositories and databases, with attention to detail and organization

📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM

1

Highlight any experience with infrastructure, engineering, or environmental project contracts, as AECOM specializes in these sectors

2

Quantify your experience with contract repositories or databases (e.g., 'managed 50+ contracts in a centralized system')

3

Mention familiarity with California-specific regulatory standards or public sector contracting, given the Sacramento location

4

Reference AECOM's sustainability focus by describing how you've supported compliant, environmentally-conscious contracting

5

Tailor your resume to show coordination with legal/finance teams and contractor liaison experience, not just administrative tasks

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience supporting contract administration in infrastructure, engineering, or environmental projects', 'Examples of ensuring compliance with legal/regulatory standards in a complex organizational setting', "How you've successfully coordinated with legal, finance, and operational teams to resolve contract issues", 'Your approach to maintaining organized contract repositories and providing detailed analysis for decision-making']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → AECOM's current infrastructure projects in California, especially in transportation, water, or environmental sectors
  • → The company's 'Sustainable Legacies' strategy and how it applies to contract management and procurement
  • → Regulatory frameworks for public infrastructure contracts in California (e.g., Caltrans, state environmental regulations)
  • → AECOM's recent awards or recognitions for sustainability or engineering excellence

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience with procurement processes and market research for infrastructure or engineering services
2 How do you ensure compliance with regulatory standards in a multi-stakeholder project environment?
3 Walk us through a time you coordinated with legal and finance departments to resolve a contract issue
4 What methods do you use to maintain accurate, accessible contract repositories and databases?
5 How would you handle a contractor dispute over contractual obligations on a sustainable infrastructure project?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application without mentioning infrastructure, engineering, or environmental sector experience
  • Failing to provide specific examples of contract repository/database management or cross-departmental coordination
  • Overlooking the compliance aspect—not highlighting knowledge of legal/regulatory standards in applications

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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