Project Manager Contract
Updated 17 October 2025
This template outlines a service agreement between a client and a contractor for project management services. It details the scope of work, including a completion date and the contractor's agent, along with provisions for negotiating changes. The agreement also specifies payment terms, including installments and expense reimbursement, and conditions for termination by either party.
Project Manager Contract
[name of contractor] [Hereafter “ contractor”] agrees to provide the following products and services to [name of client] [Hereafter “client”]:
This work will be completed no later than [date], and will be conducted by Contractors' agent, [name].
The parties agree that circumstances arising during the course of this contract may require changes to the products and services described above. The parties agree to negotiate any such changes and Contractor’s remuneration for them in good faith, set them in writing, and incorporate them into this contract as an attachment.
2. Client agrees to:
A. participate as requested in activities necessary to Contractor’s fulfillment of his obligations, including
B. pay Contractor a fee not to exceed [amount] plus expenses. Expenses to be billed include travel ([amount] per mile for auto travel), lodging and meals attendant to Contractor’s work on Client’s behalf, long-distance phone calls, and any copying and mailing services, outside of normal communication with Client. Lodging and meal expenses will be documented with receipts.
The payments will be made in three installments: [amount] at the signing of this contract; [amount] upon completion of [duty] described above; and [amount] upon completion of this project. The project will be considered complete when [duty] described above is completed.
3. Either Party may terminate this agreement with [amount]days' written notice. If the agreement is terminated, Contractor will present Client with a statement of account showing all fees paid to that time, and itemizing work performed. If work performed exceeds fees paid to date, Client will pay Contractor for such work at the rate of [amount]. If fees paid exceed work performed to date, Contractor will return unearned fees to Client.
In witness to their agreement to the terms of this contract, the parties affix their signatures below:
[name of client]
[date]
[address]
[city, state, zip]
[signature]
[name of contractor]
[date]
[address]
[city, state, zip]
[signature]
About this template
What is this template?
Project Manager Contract is a free, ready-to-use Contract law template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.
When should you use it?
Reach for this Contract law template whenever you need a reliable agreement quickly and want to be sure the essentials are covered. It suits individuals, freelancers, startups, and established businesses alike. Instead of paying for a document drafted from scratch, you can start here, tailor the details to your arrangement, and have a polished draft ready in minutes. Always review the final wording against the laws that apply where you live or do business.
What's typically included?
A well-drafted Contract law usually sets out the parties involved, the scope of the agreement, and each side's rights and responsibilities. Expect sections covering key terms and definitions, how long the agreement lasts, how it can be ended, and what happens if something goes wrong. This template brings those building blocks together in a sensible order, so you can focus on the specifics rather than worrying about what to include. Open it to read the full document, then sign up to edit, negotiate, and e-sign it directly in GitLaw.