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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 and its footprint expands globally to the Philippines and United Kingdom. With a commitment to long-term relationships and collaborative contracting setting us apart and through a team of over 2000 skilled professionals, BMD specialises in transformative infrastructure across diverse sectors.
The Role:
We are looking for a Contracts Manager to join our high performing project team, based in our site office of a major infrastructure project. You will provide vital support to our Commercial Manager with contract formation, inbound and outbound commercial correspondence and leading discussions in monthly contractor meetings. This role may require ability to FIFO/DIDO when required to our regional construction projects.
Drawing on your commercial and legal acumen, you will build positive relationships across all levels to ensure thorough contracts management, with tasks including:
* Advising on contractual obligations, main contract administration and entitlement for cost and time
* Adapting template subcontracts, supply agreements and hire agreements for compliance with project-specific main contracts
* Reviewing, amending and negotiating departures from subcontractors, consultants and suppliers of plant, equipment, materials and labour
* Resolving contentious subcontract negotiations, claims, and disputes
* Delivering and managing contract and subcontract administration
* Developing and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders (ie project team, commercial team etc) but also maintaining relationships with the subcontractors and their commercial management etc.
* Manage the tasks of two contracts administrators
Who we're looking for:
* A background / qualifications in construction law and/or procurement
* The ability to interpret and apply terms of contract
* Strong drafting skills and experience writing head contract and subcontract letters
* Decision making, negotiation and influencing skills
* Experience of managing subcontract packages, preferably for construction projects
* Understanding of relevant legislation
Benefits
We believe our people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That's why we offer benefits that go beyond the basics:
* grow your career with specialised learning and development programs
* be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform
* prioritise wellbeing with mental health support and discounted gym access
* support your family with paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work arrangements available
* access perks with novated leasing, specialised Power Perks and discounts with hundreds of retailers.
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
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Mid-Senior level
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Construction and Civil Engineering
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