Contract Manager

Marble Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Job summary

Marble Group is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead commercial and industrial refrigeration projects, partnering with clients to enhance business outcomes and profitability.

Reporting to the Divisional Manager - Projects, you will drive project delivery from sales and proposal through execution, commissioning and handover, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in industrial or heavy commercial refrigeration.
• Trade qualification in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Cert III) or relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• Strong understanding of industrial refrigeration systems including NH3, CO2, glycol, and/or chilled water.
• Experience supporting or managing refrigeration projects, installations, commissioning, or maintenance activities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify and support new business opportunities and client relationships.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, variations, and project documentation.
• Coordinate and support industrial refrigeration projects from award through to completion.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, procurement, and site activities.
• Monitor project progress, costs, risks, and timelines, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Provide technical support across engineering, installation, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery processes.

Education

Cert III Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Contract management

Client relationship management

Job description

Seeking a Contracts Manager to handle commercial and industrial refrigeration projects. Work closely with clients to improve business & profit!

• Join a leading Industrial Refrigeration company
• Great opportunities to develop your career & work on unique projects
• Attractive salary packages including vehicle

Our client, a leading provider of industrial refrigeration solutions, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their Projects team. This role is ideal for an experienced refrigeration professional who combines strong technical capability with project coordination, commercial awareness, and client relationship skills.

Reporting to the Divisional Manager - Projects, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of industrial refrigeration projects from sales and proposal development through to execution, commissioning, and handover. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and support new business opportunities and client relationships.

Prepare technical proposals, quotations, variations, and project documentation.

Coordinate and support industrial refrigeration projects from award through to completion.

Assist with planning, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, procurement, and site activities.

Monitor project progress, costs, risks, and timelines, implementing corrective actions where required.

Provide technical support across engineering, installation, commissioning, and handover activities.

Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery processes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Minimum 3 years' experience in industrial or heavy commercial refrigeration.

Trade qualification in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Cert III) or relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Strong understanding of industrial refrigeration systems, including exposure to ammonia (NH₃), CO₂, glycol, and/or chilled water systems.

Experience supporting or managing refrigeration projects, installations, commissioning, or maintenance activities.

Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation.

Strong knowledge of WHS requirements and Australian Standards.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and project teams.

Experience in sales, estimating, quoting, or business development will be highly regarded.

This opportunity would suit a refrigeration technician or engineer looking to transition into a more commercially focused project management role, or an experienced project professional seeking a technical leadership position within industrial refrigeration.