Commerical Manager

BMD Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BMD Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our Sydney team. Based initially at Wentworth Point, you will lead commercial strategy, risk management and project mobilisation for major transport, water and civil infrastructure pursuits, transitioning into delivery leadership on a Western Sydney project.

You will partner with operations, clients and subcontractors to manage forecasting, cost control, variations and claims, while mentoring commercial staff and driving a

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Law, Quantity Surveying, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Significant commercial management experience within civil construction or major infrastructure environments.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, commercial risk management and project finance.
• Experience working across project lifecycles, from tendering and procurement through to delivery and close-out.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations, manage stakeholder relationships and resolve complex commercial issues.
• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills with the ability to partner effectively with project teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies that support successful project delivery and financial performance.
• Lead contract administration, commercial governance and risk management activities across all project phases.
• Support tender development, commercial reviews and project mobilisation activities during pursuit stages.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, legal requirements and BMD commercial frameworks.
• Oversee project forecasting, cost control, reporting and financial performance.
• Manage claims, variations and commercial negotiations with clients and key stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with operational teams, clients, subcontractors and delivery partners.
• Mentor and develop commercial personnel while fostering a high-performance culture.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Risk management

Project finance

Communication

Influencing skills

Education

Business/Law/Quantity Surveying/Commerce degree

Job description

About BMD

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business, with foundations built on the family values that underpin our unique, collaborative approach. Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies through a commitment to collaboration, BMD is delivering infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. With a proud history beginning in 1979, BMD now employs 2,400 people throughout Australia, the Philippines and United Kingdom.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our growing Sydney team. Based initially from our Wentworth Point office, you will play a critical role supporting major pursuits, contributing to commercial strategy, risk management and project mobilisation activities across a portfolio of transport, water and civil infrastructure opportunities. Upon successful project award, you will transition into a project-based leadership role, taking ownership of commercial outcomes throughout delivery on a major infrastructure project in Western Sydney. This is a unique opportunity to influence project success from bid development through to project completion, working closely with operational leaders, clients and key stakeholders to drive strong commercial performance and ensure successful project outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement commercial strategies that support successful project delivery and financial performance.
• Lead contract administration, commercial governance and risk management activities across all project phases.
• Support tender development, commercial reviews and project mobilisation activities during pursuit stages.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, legal requirements and BMD commercial frameworks.
• Oversee project forecasting, cost control, reporting and financial performance.
• Manage claims, variations and commercial negotiations with clients and key stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with operational teams, clients, subcontractors and delivery partners.
• Mentor and develop commercial personnel while fostering a high-performance culture.

About You

We are seeking a commercially astute leader with a strong track record delivering successful outcomes on complex infrastructure projects. You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Law, Quantity Surveying, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Significant commercial management experience within civil construction or major infrastructure environments.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, commercial risk management and project finance.
• Experience working across project lifecycles, from tendering and procurement through to delivery and close-out.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations, manage stakeholder relationships and resolve complex commercial issues.
• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills with the ability to partner effectively with project teams and clients.

Diversity and inclusion

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

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers