How a contracting model can strengthen your organisation
As the market continues to shift, organisations are under constant pressure to deliver projects faster, leaner and with less risk. One of the most effective ways I’ve seen organisations achieve this is by adopting a contracting model for their project management teams.
Having built successful project teams for many years, I’ve seen first-hand how the right contracting structure can make the difference between a project that struggles and one that delivers results.
Flexibility to Scale Up or Down
Every project has a lifecycle. Some phases require more intensive resources – for example, design, commissioning or stakeholder engagement – while other stages are lighter. A contracting model allows you to scale your team to match demand. You’re not carrying unnecessary overheads between projects, and you can bring in specialist skills exactly when you need them.
Access to Specialist Expertise
Contractors often bring niche expertise gained across multiple industries and project environments. This external perspective can spark new approaches, strengthen problem-solving and provide immediate value without a long ramp-up time. I’ve seen projects saved by the ability to bring in a highly skilled contractor at a critical point.
Cost Control and Reduced Risk
Hiring permanent staff can be expensive and slow to unwind when the project pipeline changes. Contractors provide cost certainty and reduce long-term commitments. This agility is a competitive advantage, especially in industries where workloads fluctuate or where projects are won and delivered on short timelines.
Fresh Energy and Accountability
Contractors are used to delivering outcomes within defined timelines. They thrive in fast-moving environments and are motivated to quickly add value. This creates a results-driven culture within the project team, while also complementing the stability and organisational knowledge of permanent staff.
Building Successful Teams
Over the years, I’ve worked with organisations across Australia to design and deliver project teams that blend permanent employees with contractors. This mix creates the best of both worlds: the continuity of your permanent staff combined with the fresh expertise and scalability of contractors. The outcome is a more resilient, capable and cost-effective project delivery model.
In an environment where agility, expertise and efficiency are critical, a contracting model for project management teams is not just practical, it’s strategic. It gives organisations the flexibility to respond to change, the ability to control costs and access to the best talent available.
If you’re considering how to structure your next project team, I’d be glad to share more about the models I’ve seen work and how they could benefit your organisation.
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