General Superintendent

CPB Contractors Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing program

Discount portal

Salary continuance insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Diversity & innovation culture

Job summary

CPB Contractors, Australia’s leading contractor, seeks an experienced General Superintendent for the CNJV Toowoomba-Warwick water pipeline project. Initially based at Brisbane headquarters, the role will mobilise to Toowoomba in early 2027 on a 5:2 DIDO roster.

You will provide overall leadership for civil construction, mentor site teams, ensure safety and quality, coordinate resources and stakeholders, monitor schedules and risks, and drive continuous improvement across a Tier 1 infrastructure

Qualifications

• Senior civil construction leadership experience required.
• Proven delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of safety, environmental and quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for civil construction activities.
• Lead and mentor site superintendents and teams.
• Ensure safety, environmental and quality compliance.
• Coordinate resources, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor schedules, productivity and performance.
• Identify risks and implement mitigations.
• Drive continuous improvement and positive site culture.
• Work with Project Managers, Engineers and client reps.
• Ensure works meet contract requirements and specs.

Skills

Senior civil leadership

Infrastructure project delivery

Team leadership

Health & safety leadership

Planning & coordination

Education

Construction or Engineering qualification

Job description

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.

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.

The Project

The Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline Construction project is delivered by the CPB Contractors and Nacap Joint Venture (CNJV) for Seqwater.

We are currently seeking an experienced General Superintendent for this unique water infrastructure pipeline project (Toowoomba to Warrick) initially Brisbane headquarters based, then mobilising to Toowoomba in early 2027 on a 5:2 DIDO roster.

The Role

The role of General Superintendent is a key Senior leadership role within a unique and diverse project team and will offer the successful candidate an incredible opportunity to further strengthen their career with a Tier 1 organisation.

What You’ll Do

• Provide overall leadership and direction for civil construction activities.
• Lead and mentor Superintendents, Supervisors, and site-based teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate construction resources, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor productivity, project schedules, and performance targets.
• Identify and manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement and foster a positive site culture.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and client representatives.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with contract requirements and specifications.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Extensive experience in a senior civil construction leadership position
• Proven track record delivering large-scale infrastructure, transport, earthworks, or utility projects.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of construction methodologies, safety systems, and quality processes.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Relevant construction, engineering, or trade qualifications.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and operational excellence.

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."