Design Scope Change Manager

AECOM is seeking a Design Scope Change Manager to be based in its Baltimore, MD office to support the B&P Tunnel Replacement (BPTR) Program for Amtrak, among other project opportunities. The BPTR Program will upgrade a ten-mile section of the Northeast Corridor. The role is responsible for reviewing, managing, and controlling the approved project scope baseline to ensure alignment across design, engineering, construction, and stakeholder teams, and ensuring scope changes are documented, evaluated, and controlled to protect cost, schedule, and quality objectives. Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available for this position. Relocation is an option. Adherence to BPTR program policies is mandatory. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Responsibilities

Review, maintain, and control the project Scope Baseline, ensuring alignment with contract documents and approved project objectives; Establish and maintain scope management procedures, standards, and governance frameworks; Coordinate with engineering, design, construction, and procurement teams to verify scope definition and completeness; Manage change requests, scope adjustments, and baseline revisions through formal change control processes; Maintain scope logs, change registers, and audit trails; Coordinate with subject matter experts on risk assessments related to scope growth and scope creep; Follow up discussions with SMEs, estimators, and schedulers; Participate in review meetings and obtain SME inputs within relevant review forms; Maintain dashboards, prepare reports, and executive summaries on scope performance; Facilitate scope review meetings and participate in project control reviews; Coordinate and support Procurement process for timely issuance of Contract Modifications; Review project correspondence, and track and report on status of potential and actual changes; Prepare weekly updates on status of scope changes and other noteworthy communications; Interface with the contractor and other stakeholders to gather additional details; Attend technical project working group meetings as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field; 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management or equivalent; Certified PMP or CCM; Experience in infrastructure design and construction program and contract management; Experienced in scope management, WBS development, and work packaging; Experienced in project controls systems and document management platforms; Experience in project change management and baseline control; Self-directed, detail-oriented, and the ability to manage complex documentation; Ability to work independently and coordinate with multiple project team members, consultants, and contractors; Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders; Proficient in working with the Delivery Team, Engineering, and Risk Management; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Experienced in project organization, time management, and prioritization with proven ability to balance competing tasks and meet deadlines

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits; paid time off; leaves of absence; voluntary benefits; perks; flexible work options; well-being resources; employee assistance program; business travel insurance; service recognition awards; retirement savings plan; employee stock purchase plan; training and development programs