Program and Planning Manager (Faster Rail)

CPB Contractors is Australia’s leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. Part of the CIMIC Group, we are proud to be constructing Australia’s future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients.

We hire for careers, not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery, across all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads and bridges, rail, tunnelling, defence, airports, buildings and resources, providing you with career opportunities for years to come.

Your Opportunity

CPB Contractors is working on a large rail and infrastructure project as part of building Queensland’s future. This project will play an important role during the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games while delivering improvements for everyday Queenslanders by providing more frequent and reliable services around Southeast Queensland.

The Program Manager will:

• Ensure project is 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 main schedules are kept up to date with actual as-built data
• Liaise closely with the team to gain detailed understanding of requirements and critical timeframes
• Consistently review the planning processes and procedures on a regular basis in line with business requirements

Minimum requirements for this role are:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar position managing complex, high value projects within civil construction industry (Tier 1 or Tier 2)
• Strong systems focus and background in planning and programming with experience in Primavera and/or Tilos software
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills and demonstrated experience leading team
• Ability to build strong relationships internally and externally
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and / or relevant experience
• Be confident managing multiple stakeholders at all levels
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

CPB Contractors is an equal-opportunity employer. We support women in construction, Indigenous advancement, and participation and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

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

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

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