Contract Manager | Strategic Clients & Commercial Leadership

Melbourne CBD | Competitive Salary | Birthday Leave | Career Development | Collaborative Culture

Contract Manager

Melbourne CBD | Competitive Salary | Birthday Leave | Career Development | Cooperative Culture

Lead Key Contracts. Influence Strategy. Drive Commercial Success.

Ready to take your Contract Management career to the next level?

Join Modus Projects , a growing national organisation delivering commercial construction, fit-out and facilities maintenance services across Australia.

We're looking for an experienced Contract Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of key client contracts, build strategic partnerships and drive strong commercial, operational and customer outcomes.

This is a role for someone who wants more than contract administration. You'll have the influence to make decisions, build relationships, improve performance and shape how we deliver for our clients.

The Chance

As Contract Manager, you'll be responsible for the commercial and operational performance of a portfolio of key contracts.

You'll work closely with Account Managers, operational leaders and senior stakeholders to ensure we deliver against contractual commitments while identifying opportunities to improve performance, strengthen partnerships and drive growth.

Your role will include:

- Managing key client contracts and strategic relationships
- Driving commercial performance, profitability and contract outcomes
- Leading contract renewals, reviews and negotiations
- Monitoring KPIs, SLAs and contractual compliance




- Building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and growth
- Resolving complex commercial and operational issues
- Coaching and supporting high-performing teams
- Providing commercial insights and recommendations to senior leadership
- Supporting strategic initiatives across the broader business

Why Modus Projects?

Work with great people — Join a cooperative leadership team where ideas are valued and decisions are made together.

Grow with us — Build your career within a growing national organisation with opportunities for progression.

Commercial influence — Have real ownership of contract performance, profitability and client outcomes.

Birthday Leave + Loyalty Leave — We recognise that our people are more than their job title.

Wellbeing support — EAP, wellbeing initiatives and a people-first culture.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a commercially minded leader who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and building strong partnerships.

You’ll bring:

- Proven experience in Contract Management, Facilities Management,



Operations Management or a similar leadership role
- Strong leadership and people management capability
- Demonstrated experience managing strategic client relationships
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- Experience managing budgets, profitability and contract performance
- Strong understanding of KPIs, SLAs and contractual compliance
- Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement

Experience in Facilities Management, property services or another service-based industry will be highly regarded.

Exposure to ESG or sustainability initiatives is also advantageous.

The Person We're Looking For

You're commercially astute, relationship-focused and comfortable operating at a senior level.

You take ownership. You challenge the status quo. You build trust with clients and teams. Most importantly, you enjoy finding better ways to deliver results.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're looking for a Contract Manager role where you can influence strategy, own key client relationships and make a measurable commercial impact , we'd love to hear from you.

Join Modus Projects and help shape the future of national service delivery.

Apply today.

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📌 Contract Manager | Strategic Clients & Commercial Leadership (Melbourne)
🏢 Modus Projects
📍 Melbourne