Planning and Controls Manager

CPB Contractors is the CIMIC Group’s construction company and a leading international construction contractor, with operations across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

Combining the expertise and track record formerly delivered by Leighton Contractors and Thiess, we deliver projects spanning all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads, rail, tunnelling, defence and building.

Our Mission is to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders by delivering projects for our clients, while providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people.

We need people who are talented, motivated and disciplined, and who have a strong work ethic that drives them to succeed.

The Project

CPB has been appointed to deliver a major infrastructure and construction project involving the development and construction of key civil, structural, and associated works.

This project represents a significant investment aimed at enhancing infrastructure capacity and supporting long-term growth in the region. The works will contribute to the development of essential facilities and deliver improved services for the local community and key stakeholders.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Controls & Planning Manager to oversee project planning, scheduling, and performance across major construction projects. You will work closely with project and leadership teams to develop and maintain project schedules, drive planning excellence, identify risks and opportunities, and support the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.

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.

Our minimum requirements for this role:

• 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.

We are always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• genuine career pathways supported through training, talent identification and professional development
• exposure across all construction sectors that enables promotion opportunities
• competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance
• flexible work arrangements within a culture that values diversity, collaboration and innovation

If you are interested in this role and meet the above requirements, please apply below.

All Candidates shortlisted for this position will be asked to consent to a national police check and/or financial history check. Please note that the presence of a criminal record will not automatically exclude a Candidate from the recruitment process. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.