Freelance Project Manager Contract Template

Independent Contractor Project Management Agreement

Document ID: TR-PM-7729
Effective Date: [____/____/2026]

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Instructions for Use

• Completion: Both the Hiring Entity and the Freelance Project Manager must complete all bracketed fields. Ensure the "Scope of Work" is appended as an exhibit if it exceeds the provided space.
• Filing/Retention: Both parties shall retain an executed digital or physical copy of this agreement for a minimum of seven (7) years from the date of contract expiration or termination.
• Attachments: Mandatory attachments include: (A) Detailed Scope of Work/Deliverables, (B) Payment Schedule, and (C) Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Addendum.

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1. PARTIES

This Agreement is entered into by and between: Hiring Entity: [__________] ("Company")
Contractor: [__________] ("Contractor")
Contractor Address: [__________]

2. SERVICES & TERM

Project Title: [__________]
Start Date: [____/____/2026]
End Date: [____/____/2026]

Scope of Services (Summary):

• Project Planning: [__________]
• Stakeholder Management: [__________]
• Reporting Frequency: [__________]

3. COMPENSATION

Fee Structure:

• Hourly Rate: [__________] per hour
• Fixed Project Fee: [__________] total
• Retainer: [__________] monthly

Payment Terms:

• Invoices shall be submitted on the [__________] day of each month.
• Net payment terms: [__________] days from receipt of invoice.

4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

The Contractor acknowledges they are an independent contractor and not an employee of the Company. The Contractor is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, insurance (including professional liability and workers' compensation), and benefits.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All work product, reports, plans, and deliverables created by the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed "work made for hire" and shall remain the exclusive property of the Company upon full payment of fees.

6. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this Agreement with [__________] days' written notice. In the event of early termination, the Company shall pay the Contractor for all services performed and approved expenses incurred up to the date of termination.

7. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State/Province of [__________]. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in [__________].

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8. EXECUTION

FOR HIRING ENTITY:
Signature: ______________________________
Printed Name: [__________]
Title: [__________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

FOR CONTRACTOR:
Signature: ______________________________
Printed Name: [__________]
Title: [__________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

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Disclaimer: This document is provided as a standardized framework. Consult qualified legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific statutory compliance.