CPB Contractors is a leading international construction company and a member of the CIMIC Group.

We combine the construction track record and expertise formerly delivered by Leighton Contractors and Thiess, and we also include the people and projects of Leighton Asia.

In conjunction with our clients and partners, CPB Contractors is delivering important and iconic projects across all key sectors of the construction industry, meaning we offer significant and diverse work opportunities.

We are building on the strong foundations of our unique history to create a successful and sustainable future.  Safely delivering next-generation infrastructure that better connects people and transforms communities is at the heart of what we do.

About the role:

We are currently seeking an experienced Planning & Controls Manager to join our QLD & PNG business unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure projects are designed and planned to maximise efficiency and minimise construction cost.
• Lead a professional and effective planning team to high levels of performance in establishing and managing the project planning systems.
• Ensure project schedules are kept up to date with actual as-built data.
• Liaise closely with construction teams to gain detailed understanding of construction operations.
• Actively manage the needs of the proposed construction team and Tender Team to ensure the delivery of budget.
• Consistently review the planning processes and procedures on a regular basis in line with business requirements.
• Undertake an independent audit of live projects to ensure procedures are being adhered to and that the high level project objectives are realistic.
• Assist the Senior Leadership team to review impacts, test scenarios, scheduling analysis & propose solutions to competing programme demands.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role managing complex, high value projects within the rail and civil construction industry (Tier 1 or Tier 2)
• Strong systems focus and background in planning with experience in Primavera software.
• Able to lead and manage the collaborative development and management of complex programmes. 
• Experience in 4D planning, BIM, Critical Path Methodology, Design Planning, Scheduled Risk Analysis and Earned Value Management with the ability to input to and coordinate associated processes.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills and demonstrated experience leading team.
• Ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.

If this role is of interest to you and you meet the above requirements, please click on the ‘Apply now’ button.

We are committed to workplace diversity and to providing flexible work opportunities on our project. We support women in construction and Indigenous advancement and participation. Women and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are encouraged to apply.

Opportunities on this project are being sourced directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.