Contract Manager, Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne
Our One Solution Centre (OSC) organisation delivers solutions that enable our customers to make the most of their energy, ensuring reliability, efficiency and safety whilst providing the best ROI. As the specialist in Energy solutions, we deliver a unique value proposition to our customers in targeted segments, our value to our customers extends from the design of smart networks, data centers, engineering, construction, automated system management and field services to empower the digital transformation of our customers by ensuring their critical network, systems and processes are highly available and resilient.
Based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne, we have an exciting opportunity that will appeal to those with a digital mindset and who are looking to ignite their influential skills into an innovative & global organization. We're not looking for just anyone, we never have. We're looking for a Contract Manager who looks beyond what is just in front of them and is instrumental in driving successful project execution through consistent and commercially sound contract lifecycle management who will report to the Contract Management Leader Pacific.
The Contract Manager serves as a strategic business partner to project, sales, and operational teams across the full contract lifecycle – from tender development through project execution and closeout. This role is responsible for identifying, mitigating, and managing contractual, commercial, financial, and compliance risks while enabling successful project delivery and margin performance. The Contract Manager ensures alignment with company policies, supports negotiations, administers contractual obligations, and promotes best practices in contract governance, change management, and claims.
Contract Strategy & Tender Phase




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
Contract Management & Execution Phase
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/opportunity 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 organization
About You
You are someone who gets excited by innovation, embrace technology,



are forward looking and have experience managing large complex projects in the infrastructure and construction space. You will actively promote a strong contract management culture focused on risk awareness, accountability, best practices and deploy and reinforce standard tools, templates, systems, and processes.
Relevant Skills and Attributes
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, or Diploma, certification or equivalent in Contract Management or Quantity Surveying
Professional certification in Contract Management a plus (e.g. WCC/IACCM)
Significant experience in contract management within a project-based, EPC, construction, infrastructure, or similar environment
Experience in variation and change management aspects which arise throughout project execution
Experience supporting complex, high‐value contracts with data-center, 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
Robust business acumen with the ability to balance commercial goals and customer satisfaction
Proven ability to coach and delegate work while leading 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 the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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📌 Contract Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Melbourne