Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, this is a senior, hands on Contract Manager role responsible for the end‑to‑end lifecycle management of the organisation's key Facility Management agreements, along with a diverse portfolio of project delivery contracts.

Operating in a live, high risk, high traffic environment, you will balance commercial outcomes, risk management, compliance and stakeholder relationships to ensure consistent service delivery and operational excellence across the market precinct.

Key responsibilities:

- Lead the strategic management, review and negotiation of Facility Management contracts, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and legislative requirements.
- Manage a portfolio of project delivery contracts (construction, fit‑out, equipment and consultancy) from procurement through to closeout.
- Oversee contract administration including variations, extensions of time, progress claims, payment certifications and final accounts.
- Monitor and report on contractor performance against KPIs, SLAs, budgets and quality standards.
- Provide expert contractual advice to internal stakeholders including Operations, Facilities,



Projects, Finance and Legal.

About you

- Proven experience managing FM and/or project delivery contracts within asset intensive or operationally complex environments.
- Strong working knowledge of contracts, procurement principles and risk management.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate, influence and resolve disputes with stakeholders and external providers.
- High attention to detail, robust organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a practical and solutions focused mindset.
- A tertiary qualification in business, law or a related discipline (desirable).

What's on offer

- A critical role with genuine influence across a large, complex operational asset.
- Exposure to high value Facilities Management and project contracts in a unique market environment.
- A collaborative, values driven organisation with a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.
- Competitive remuneration aligned to experience.

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📌 Contract Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Forum Recruitment
📍 Melbourne