Commercial Manager

BMD Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Retail discounts

Industry training

Job summary

BMD Group in Melbourne seeks a Commercial Manager to provide strategic commercial and contractual leadership across our project portfolio, partnering with operations and stakeholders to manage risk and drive business performance.

The role is hybrid with travel to VIC sites, supporting pre-contracts and providing commercial expertise across major infrastructure and energy projects within VIC/SA/TAS.

Qualifications

• Experience as Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager, Senior Commercial Advisor or similar.
• Construction, infrastructure, engineering or project delivery experience.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk management and contract administration.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating complex contracts.
• Legal qualifications or legal experience will be highly regarded.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to commercial problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the commercial management of major infrastructure and construction projects.
• Advising project teams on contract interpretation, risk management and commercial strategy.
• Reviewing and negotiating client, subcontractor and supplier agreements.
• Supporting contract administration, claims, variations and dispute resolution activities.
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks throughout project lifecycles.
• Assisting BMD's Pre-Contracts and Bid Teams with tender reviews, contract assessments and commercial submissions.
• Working collaboratively with operational and senior leadership teams to drive positive commercial outcomes.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (engineering, construction, or equivalent)

Job description

BMD is Australia's leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. As the largest privately owned civil contractor in Australia, BMD is at the forefront of excellence.

Over a 45-year history, BMD has grown to become a $2.3billion operation, now sharing our expertise internationally in the Philippines and the UK.

About the Role

We're seeking a Commercial Manager to provide strategic commercial and contractual leadership across our project portfolio and broader business, you will partner closely with operational leaders, project teams and business stakeholders to manage commercial risk, support project delivery and enhance business performance.

Hybrid role based in our Hawthorn head office with travel to VIC project sites, this position offers the opportunity to work across major infrastructure, transport, aviation, water and renewable energy projects, while supporting pre-contracts activities and providing commercial expertise to the wider VIC/SA/TAS business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the commercial management of major infrastructure and construction projects
• Advising project teams on contract interpretation, risk management and commercial strategy
• Reviewing and negotiating client, subcontractor and supplier agreements
• Supporting contract administration, claims, variations and dispute resolution activities
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks throughout project lifecycles
• Assisting BMD's Pre-Contracts and Bid Teams with tender reviews, contract assessments and commercial submissions
• Working collaboratively with operational and senior leadership teams to drive positive commercial outcomes

About You

• Experience in a Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager, Senior Commercial Advisor or similar role
• Construction, infrastructure, engineering or project delivery experience
• Strong understanding of commercial risk management and contract administration
• Experience reviewing and negotiating complex contracts
• Legal qualifications or legal experience will be highly regarded
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to commercial problem-solving

Why Join BMD?

• Be part of a values-driven, Australian-owned company with a strong reputation in the construction industry
• Work on high-profile infrastructure, water and renewable energy projects
• Collaborate with experienced operational and commercial leaders
• Long-term career development within one of Australia's largest privately owned contractors
• Be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform
• Access wellness programs, strong work-life balance initiatives, paid parental leave, retail discounts, industry training and memberships & more

If you're looking to broaden your commercial expertise and build a career across major infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

For further details on what makes BMD unique, head tohttps://www.bmdgroup.global/careers