Job No: 497681
Work type:Full Time
Location:South East Water, Melbourne
Categories:Corporate Management, Administration and Finance, Construction Management
Advertised:18 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:16 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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.
Over a 45-year history, BMD has grown to become a $2.3 billion operation, now sharing our expertise internationally in the Philippines and the UK.
About the Role
BMD Constructions, together with Abergeldie and KBR (as ABK Joint Venture), have secured South East Water (SEW) Integrated Planning and Delivery (IPD) capital works program as part of a milestone 10-year contract.
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our dedicated ABKJV SEW projects team. You will lead the commercial function across a portfolio of projects, ensuring strong financial governance, contractual compliance, and commercial performance.
This is a fulltime permanent position, head office located in Dingley Village, VIC.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading all commercial and contractual aspects of the program
- Managing head contract and subcontractor relationships
- Overseeing cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Identifying and mitigating commercial risks and opportunities
- Supporting procurement strategies and contract negotiations
- Providing strategic commercial advice to project leadership
About You
- Proven experience as a Commercial Manager / Senior Contracts Manager
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder environments
- Excellent financial acumen and analytical capability
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- A collaborative approach aligned with joint venture values
Why Join BMD?
- Be part of a values-driven, Australian-owned company with a strong reputation in the construction industry
- Work on long-term, community-focused infrastructure projects
- Work in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values innovation and excellence
- Be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform
- Access wellness programs, strong work-life balance initiatives, paid parental leave, retail discounts, industry training and memberships & more
to be part of a team delivering essential infrastructure for the future.
We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.
For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers
