Contract Manager

Schneider Electric; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country-specific programs

Job summary

Schneider Electric Australia is seeking a Contract Manager based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne. You will serve as strategic business partner to project, sales and operations teams across full contract lifecycle—from tender development through project execution and closeout.

The role focuses on identifying, mitigating and managing contractual, commercial, financial and compliance risks while enabling delivery and margin performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law or Diploma; certification in Contract Management or Quantity Surveying is preferred.
• Professional certification in Contract Management a plus (e.g. WCC/IACCM).
• Significant experience in contract management within project-based EPC, construction or infrastructure environments.
• Experience with variation and change management during project execution.
• Experience supporting complex, high-value contracts with data-center, defence, transportation, utility or software customers.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across functions and geographies.
• Proven ability to coach and delegate while leading medium to large projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support contract reviews during tender and proposal phases, including terms, risk and structure.
• Identify, assess and mitigate legal, commercial, financial and operational risks with SMEs.
• Support negotiations with customers, partners and key subcontractors.
• Ensure back-to-back terms with suppliers and subcontractors where applicable.
• Confirm final contract alignment with approved commercial positions prior to execution.
• Handover contracts to execution teams, highlighting obligations, risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal functions on tax, bonds, insurance, customs and financial mechanisms.
• Monitor contracts during project execution to ensure obligations are met and documented.
• Advise on contractual interpretation, compliance and risk management.
• Identify and negotiate change orders, variation requests and claims with customers/subcontractors.
• Draft contractual correspondence and notices; participate in project reviews.
• Contribute to training and continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Contract management experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Law or Diploma

Professional certification in Contract Management (e.g. WCC/IACCM) a plus

Job description

Contract Manager, Brisbane, Sydney or MelbourneOur 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.

Specific responsibilities will include:

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.

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, join us and see how!

We have to ensure that you have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.

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• Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.

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€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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