Contracts Manager

BMD Group is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. As the country’s largest privately owned civil contractor, we are at the forefront of delivering complex, large-scale infrastructure that connects communities and leaves lasting legacies. 

With a growing international footprint across Australia, the Philippines and the United Kingdom, our purpose is clear: Powering futures and creating enduring legacies. 

We are now seeking a Contracts Manager to play a pivotal role on a recently award major public infrastructure project - the Perth Airport - as part of the Skyway Joint Venture. 
 
About our Role 

Reporting to our project Commercial Manager, this is a leadership opportunity accountable for the delivery and management of our project commercial activities with a focus on head contract management. As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the effective administration of the head contract, ensuring strong commercial outcomes from project commencement through to completion. 

You will work closely with our Project leadership team and Commercial Manager, providing operational commercial insight, ensuring compliance with head contract requirements, leading negotiations, mitigating risk, and mentoring commercial team members on site. This role is ideal for a commercially astute leader who thrives in complex delivery environments and is motivated by shaping the success of landmark public infrastructure.  

Your day to day 

• Implementation of the commercial strategy on a major infrastructure project 
• Administration of head contract including contractual notifications
• Manage head contract variations, claims and dispute resolution processes 
• Ensure compliance with governance, contractual and legislative requirements 
• Provide input into subcontract negotiations
• Mentor and guide Contract Administrators and commercial team members 
• Partner with project leadership to drive performance and efficient delivery 

 What You’ll Bring 

• Tertiary qualification in, Quantity Surveying, Law, Commerce or a related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience within civil construction or major infrastructure delivery within a senior contracts role 
• Proven capability managing major subcontract packages on significant civil / infrastructure projects
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills 
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and leadership capability 
• Experience working on government or public infrastructure projects (highly regarded) 

 Why join BMD?

At BMD, our people are our difference. We are a purpose-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. 
 
We offer: 

• Leadership autonomy on major infrastructure projects 
• A privately owned business with long-term vision 
• Career progression across landmark national projects 
• A flexible and inclusive workplace culture 

 Diversity & Inclusion 

We are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.  

Join us. Be yourself. Help power futures and create enduring legacies. 
To learn more about what makes BMD unique, visit: 
https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers