Contract Manager - Energy & Infrastructure Projects

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

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.