Contract Manager, Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne

Our One Solution Centre (OSC) organisation delivers solutions that enable customers to make the most of their energy, ensuring reliability, efficiency and safety while providing the best ROI. As the specialist in Energy solutions, we deliver a unique value proposition across learning from design of smart networks to data centre engineering, construction, automated system management and field services, empowering digital transformation through high‑availability and resilience.

Based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne, this role is for individuals with a digital mindset who want to apply their contract management expertise within an innovative and global organisation. The Contract Manager reports to the Contract Management Leader Pacific and acts as a strategic business partner to project, sales and operational teams across the full contract lifecycle – from tender development through to execution and close‑out. The role is responsible for identifying, mitigating, and managing contractual, commercial, financial and compliance risks while enabling successful project delivery and margin performance.

Responsibilities

- Lead and/or support customer contract reviews during the tender and proposal phase, including terms and conditions, risk allocation and contractual structure.
- Identify, assess and mitigate legal, commercial, financial and operational risks in collaboration with subject‑matter experts.
- Support and participate in negotiations with customers, partners and key subcontractors.




- Ensure appropriate “back‑to‑back” terms with suppliers and subcontractors where applicable.
- Confirm final contract alignment with approved commercial positions prior to execution.
- Conduct contract hand‑over to execution teams, highlighting key obligations, risks and opportunities.
- Coordinate with internal functions on tax, bank guarantees, insurance, customs and financial mechanisms.
- Monitor contracts throughout project execution to ensure rights and obligations are met and documented.
- Advise and support project teams on contractual interpretation, compliance and risk/prospect management.
- Identify, prepare, submit and negotiate change orders, variation requests and claims with customers and subcontractors.
- Draft and manage contractual correspondence and formal notices.
- Participate in project reviews and provide guidance on mitigation actions, dispute avoidance and resolution strategies.
- Contribute to training initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across the organisation.

Qualifications

Success in this role relies on a blend of technical knowledge, commercial insight and soft‑skill capabilities. Ideal candidates:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance,



Law or related discipline and either a certification or equivalent experience in Contract Management or Quantity Surveying. Professional certification in Contract Management (e.g. WCC/IACCM) is a plus.
- Significant experience in contract management within a project‑based, EPC, construction, infrastructure or similar environment.
- Experience in variation and change‑management aspects that arise throughout project execution.
- Experience supporting complex, high‑value contracts with data‑centre, defence, transportation, utility or software customers preferred.
- Strong negotiation, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across functions and geographies.
- Strong business acumen, balancing commercial goals with customer satisfaction.
- Proven ability to coach, delegate and lead medium‑to‑large projects.

All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in recruiting, hiring, training, transferring and promoting qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, colour, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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