Project Contract Manager

What does a Project Contract Manager do?

Project contract managers act as the point of contact between companies and clients for contractual matters. Employment for this role is expected to grow moderately to 2022, from 113,300 workers in 2017 to 121,700 by 2022. 109,000 job openings are expected over this time from workers leaving and new jobs being created.

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What are the key skills of a Project Contract Manager?

Project contract managers must be highly-organised, personable, and excellent oral and written communicators.

• Have an approachable, outgoing personality as they will be liaising with clients and businesses on the regular
• Excellent writing skills for drafting new contracts
• Strong organisation skills for maintaining and keeping all the contractual documentation/records related to their project
• Ability to guide project managers and other staff in contracting practices and procedures
• Up-to-date with competition; able to ensure client satisfaction with their current contracts
• Effective problem-solvers, able to manage change and can also come up with new ideas and solutions

How to become a Project Contract Manager

To become a Project Contract Manager, it really depends on what type of industry you're in since having a qualification in business, construction, or law is usually recommended.

If you would like to improve your problem-solving and organisational skills, a BSB50820 - Diploma of Project Management is an ideal course to do.