Senior Contracts Advisor – Infrastructure & Projects

BMD; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual employee awards

Thrive reward and recognition

wellness programs

paid parental leave

industry training and memberships

Job summary

BMD is seeking a Senior Contracts Advisor to join our commercial team at the Hawthorn head office, supporting projects across Victoria and providing commercial expertise to VIC/SA/TAS. This role involves managing risk and maximizing commercial outcomes throughout the project lifecycle, and collaborating with Pre-Contracts and Bid Teams to secure future work.

Key responsibilities include subcontract management, variations, claims, contract administration, and contract interpretation in

Qualifications

• Experience in contracts advisor, contract administrator, senior contract administrator or similar role.
• Construction, engineering or infrastructure project experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and contract administration principles.
• Experience with claims, variations and subcontract management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and contractual support to project delivery teams across Victoria.
• Assist with subcontract management, variations, claims and contract administration.
• Review contract terms and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution strategies.
• Assist the Pre-Contracts and Bid Team during tender and procurement phases.
• Partner with operational teams on contract interpretation and commercial matters.

Skills

Contract management

Construction/infrastructure

Contract administration

Claims & variations

Stakeholder engagement

Multi-project coordination

Job description

BMD is seeking a Senior Contracts Advisor to join our commercial team at the Hawthorn head office, supporting projects across Victoria and providing commercial expertise to VIC/SA/TAS. This role involves managing risk and maximizing commercial outcomes throughout the project lifecycle, and collaborating with Pre-Contracts and Bid Teams to secure future work.

Key responsibilities include subcontract management, variations, claims, contract administration, and contract interpretation in