Contract Manager

Schneider Electric; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Total Rewards program

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Career development opportunities

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Contract Manager to lead tender reviews, negotiate terms, and manage contracts through execution and closeout across Australia’s major cities. The role partners with project teams to minimize risk and maximize margin.

You will coordinate with sales, operations, and legal to ensure back-to-back terms, compliant risk allocation, and timely contract handovers, while driving continuous improvement in governance practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law or equivalent.
• Professional certification in Contract Management a plus (e.g. WCC/IACCM).
• Significant experience managing contracts in EPC, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience handling change management and contractual variations.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender reviews and contract negotiations with customers and suppliers.
• Oversee contract execution, change orders, and claims throughout projects.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and governance across geographies.
• Provide guidance on risk mitigation and contract interpretation during delivery.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law

Diploma in Contract Management

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

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 digital mindset and are looking to ignite their influential skills into 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.

In addition, you possess the following 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
• Strong 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

That's all the functional stuff but equally critical is your energy, curiosity, customer focus and ability to collaborate extensively, remaining a selfless and committed team player. We're a great place to work but we are continually striving to be the best place to work.

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