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
Based in our Sydney office, this Senior Contract Administrator role offers the opportunity to work across both pre-contract activities and live project delivery, supporting the successful commercial outcomes of major civil infrastructure projects. Working within high-performing teams, you will take ownership of contract lifecycle management, provide strategic commercial advice, and ensure strong contractual governance across complex environments.
Pre-contract (tender phase):
- Support the preparation and submission of tenders and bids for major projects
- Review and assess head contract conditions and identify commercial risks
- Assist in developing commercial strategies, pricing structures and procurement plans
- Engage with estimators and delivery teams to align scope, methodology and risk allowances
- Participate in tender clarifications, negotiations and contract award processes
Project delivery (post-award):
- Manage head contract and subcontract lifecycle from procurement to close-out
- Lead subcontractor procurement, negotiations and award strategies
- Deliver accurate cost forecasting, reporting and commercial risk management
- Administer claims, variations, EOTs and support dispute resolution
- Ensure compliance with contractual, legal and statutory obligations
- Provide commercial advice to Project Managers and leadership teams
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
Your experience and capability will include:
- Proven experience in a Senior Contracts Administrator role within Tier 1 or major Tier 2 contractors
- Demonstrated success delivering large-scale infrastructure projects (road, rail, water, energy or similar)
- Strong knowledge of Australian Standard contracts (AS2124, AS4000, GC21 or similar) and commercial frameworks
- Advanced capability across procurement, cost control, forecasting, and contract risk
- Expertise managing claims, variations, and negotiations in complex environments
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills
- Tertiary qualifications in engineering, quantity surveying, law, commerce or a related discipline
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
