About BMD

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, with a growing international footprint extending to the Philippines and the United Kingdom. Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies, we deliver complex infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. 

About the Role

Delivering strong commercial outcomes is critical to BMD’s success. As a Senior Contract Administrator, you’ll take ownership of contractual and financial matters on major civil construction projects. You’ll manage head contracts, subcontracts, and supplier agreements, ensuring compliance and driving commercial performance. This is a leadership role where your expertise will shape project success and mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain contract and risk strategies
• Lead tendering, negotiation, and formation of subcontracts
• Execute subcontracting strategy aligned with project budgets
• Prepare and manage claims, variations, and dispute resolutions
• Review and certify subcontractor progress claims and payments
• Provide commercial and contract advice to project teams
• Participate in risk and opportunity reviews and progress meetings
• Forecast final cost positions and support cost control processes

What you’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, quantity surveying, finance, accounting, legal, or business (preferred)
• 5+ years’ experience in engineering and construction, including senior contract roles
• Proven track record managing subcontracts on large lump sum projects
• Extensive experience in risk management and performance delivery
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

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