Senior Contract Manager – Major Projects (Brisbane)

Schneider Electric Corp; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Schneider Electric Corp is seeking a Senior Contract Manager for a major project in Queensland, Australia, based in Brisbane with flexible work from office, site, and home. The role requires frequent regional travel and strong commercial contract management skills to protect entitlements and maximize margin.

You will partner with project teams and leadership to manage risk, changes, and disputes while ensuring compliance and performance across the contract lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the contract 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.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder influence

Contract management

Commercial acumen

Team collaboration

Education

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)

Job description

Schneider Electric Corp is seeking a Senior Contract Manager for a major project in Queensland, Australia, based in Brisbane with flexible work from office, site, and home. The role requires frequent regional travel and strong commercial contract management skills to protect entitlements and maximize margin.

You will partner with project teams and leadership to manage risk, changes, and disputes while ensuring compliance and performance across the contract lifecycle.