Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Procurement Specialist - Transit/Rail
Manage contracts and procurement for transit/rail projects, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The specialist will utilize market research and efficient procurement processes to ensure timely delivery of goods and services, determine appropriate contract types, develop special clauses, coordinate cost and price analysis, and maintain liaison with contractors throughout the contract lifecycle. In addition, the role works closely with legal, finance, risk, and other departments to uphold compliance, implement contract management policies, monitor execution, keep detailed records, and provide training to team members. • Manage, prepare, and analyze contracts and procurement agreements ensuring legal compliance. • Conduct market research, cost and price analysis, and support fair and reasonable pricing decisions. • Coordinate contract negotiations, determine appropriate contract types, and develop special clauses. • Liaise with contractors and internal stakeholders to interpret obligations and resolve issues. • Collaborate with legal, finance, risk, and other departments to mitigate risk and ensure policy adherence. • Monitor contract execution, maintain detailed records, and provide training on contract matters. • Prepare purchase orders, track requisitions, and respond to supplier and customer inquiries promptly. • Ensure safety awareness and adherence to CAHSR policies in day-to-day activities.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸contract management
- ▸procurement
- ▸market research
- ▸cost analysis
- ▸stakeholder liaison
- ▸compliance
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a BA/BS degree with at least six years of relevant experience; a master’s degree, Juris Doctorate, or FAC‑C certification is preferred. The position requires strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational and time‑management abilities, and proven leadership in fast‑paced environments. Experience with civil infrastructure, transit, or rail programs is highly valued. • Minimum BA/BS with 6+ years relevant experience; preferred Master’s/JD and FAC‑C certifications. • Demonstrated organizational, time‑management, and leadership skills in fast‑paced environments. • Experience with civil infrastructure, transit, or rail programs preferred.
Requirements
- ▸ba/bs
- ▸6+ years
- ▸fac‑c
- ▸leadership
- ▸civil infra
- ▸rail
Benefits
AECOM offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, wellness resources, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan. Our culture emphasizes growth, collaboration, and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that have a global impact. The role follows a hybrid work model at the Sacramento location (770 L Street) and provides a compensation range of $125,000 to $155,000 per year. • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, flexible work options, and retirement plans. • Hybrid work model in Sacramento, CA with salary range $125k‑$155k annually.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time