Federal Contract Manager

Aecon U.S.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon is seeking a Federal Contracts Manager to oversee accuracy and timeliness of commercial and compliance advice for federal projects. You will support home company and customer requirements, policies, and procedures, reporting to the Director of Federal Contracts Solutions.

The role demands extensive contract negotiation, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration, with travel as needed. U.S. citizenship is required due to access to nuclear facilities and information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; J.D., MBA or similar graduate degree preferred.
• Experience negotiating and drafting commercial contracts in a corporate setting.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFAR, DEAR and CMMC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end strategic assessment of bids and proposals, identifying risks across financial, technical, and scheduling areas.
• Develop engagement strategies for successful contract execution and issue resolution.
• Negotiate with customers and industry peers, building trusted relationships internally and externally.
• Ensure timely and compliant contract administration, including notices and change management.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to improve contract organization and processes.
• Travel domestically as required.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D./MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management software

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!
Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!
Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.
Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, You Can Count On

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.
  

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon We

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, and partnerships with Veteran groups, to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.
  

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting directly to the Director, Federal Contracts Solutions, the Federal Contract Manager is responsible for providing accurate and timely commercial and compliance advice for AECON, consistent with their education, training, and experience, all in accordance with home company and customer requirements, policies and procedures.

Citizenship Requirement

This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. As a result, applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

What You'll Do Here

• Active engagement in front-end strategic assessment of bids and proposals, to include identifying significant or unusual risks, including those in the financial, technical or schedule areas while supporting overall program and company objectives
• Develop customer engagement strategies necessary for successful contract execution and resolution
• Develop pre-negotiation objectives and implement negotiation strategy reviews as part of the proposal development process
• Negotiate directly with customer and industry peers and develop trusting relationships internally and externally
• Focus on continuously improve the overall quality, capability, and bench strength of the contract's organization
• Handle all contracts duties resulting in achieving program and business area objectives
• Lead coordination of any payment issues to ensure compliant and timely payment in support of program objectives
• Deploy strong interpersonal relationship skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve program objectives
• Travel domestically as required
• Assist project staff with the interpretation and practical application of contract documents
• Assist in formation and administration of contracts with Subcontractors and ensure that required and relevant terms and conditions are flowed down to Subcontractors
• Act as the point of contact to Client for contractual matters
• Prepare, develop, send and manage timely contractual correspondence and notices in accordance with specific contractual notice timelines Develop and maintain efficient systems and processes for identifying and capturing any potential commercial issues and change
• Maintain a current log of all issues, change requests and change orders for each contract
• Ensure accurate issue files for all contractual/commercial issues are maintained for each contract
• Provide presentations and workshops, as required by the Supervisor, to the employees with respect to contract administration including, corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines, change and delay management
• Contribute to the revision and maintenance of Operating Policies and Procedures
• Obtain the assistance of the appropriate Aecon Legal/Commercial department, as required
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring To The Team

• 10 years’ experience with a large federal services contractor in the industrial engineering, nuclear or construction industries
• A Bachelor's degree
• Prefer J.D., M.B.A., or other graduate degree
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong work ethic and robust organizational skills
• Experience negotiating and drafting commercial contracts in corporate setting
• Knowledge of project operations, policies, procedures, and strategic direction
• Understanding of project planning, scheduling and management
• Experience dealing with labor obligations and their impact on the Project
• Ability to grasp technical and commercial issues, understand how they fit within the contractual context, and develop appropriate written positions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proactive, critical thinker
• Exceptional planning & time management skills
• Exceptional decision-making ability and negotiation skills
• Exceptional knowledge of FAR, DFAR, DEAR
• Experience with CMMC and Unclassified Controlled Information (CUI) requirements, inclusive of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI)
• General knowledge of applicable law and regulatio

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.