Planner - Kurri Kurri Data Center

CPB Contractors; Armidale; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career progression opportunities

Data Centre project experience

Job summary

CPB Contractors is seeking an experienced Planner to join our Data Centre project in Kurri Kurri, NSW. You will develop and maintain detailed project programmes, monitor progress against milestones, and provide planning insights to support on-time delivery of a complex, high-profile infrastructure project.

Key responsibilities include critical path analysis, forecasting, and collaborating with engineering, commercial, procurement and construction teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related discipline.
• Experience planning on building, industrial, infrastructure or data centre projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and understanding of planning principles.
• Ability to develop, analyse and manage detailed project schedules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project team.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach to project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes and construction schedules.
• Monitor progress against milestones and contractual requirements.
• Produce short-term and long-term planning reports, look-ahead schedules, and progress updates.
• Conduct critical path analysis and identify schedule risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies.
• Support forecasting, resource planning, and productivity assessments.
• Liaise with engineering, commercial, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment of project activities.
• Assist in the preparation of project controls reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Support change management processes and assess the schedule impacts of project variations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across planning and project controls functions.

Skills

Schedule development

Critical path analysis

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Solutions-focused

Education

Engineering / Construction Management / Project Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Planner

Data Centre Project | Kurri Kurri, NSW

Help Deliver Sustainable Infrastructure

CPB Contractors is seeking an experienced Planner to join our team on a major Data Centre project in Kurri Kurri, NSW.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a landmark infrastructure project that will support Australia's growing digital and technology needs. As a Planner, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining project schedules, providing critical planning insights, and supporting the successful delivery of a complex and high-profile construction project.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes and construction schedules.
• Monitor project progress and performance against key milestones and contractual requirements.
• Produce short-term and long-term planning reports, look-ahead schedules, and progress updates.
• Conduct critical path analysis and identify schedule risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies.
• Support project teams with forecasting, resource planning, and productivity assessments.
• Liaise with engineering, commercial, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment of project activities.
• Assist in the preparation of project controls reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Support change management processes and assess the schedule impacts of project variations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across planning and project controls functions.

About You

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Previous planning experience on building, industrial, infrastructure, resources, or data centre projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and a strong understanding of construction planning principles.
• Ability to develop, analyse, and manage detailed project schedules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project team.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to project delivery.

Why Join CPB Contractors?

• Contribute to a landmark Data Centre project in the Hunter Region.
• Work alongside industry-leading professionals on a complex and high-profile project.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• Opportunities for career progression into Senior Planner, Planning Manager, and Project Controls leadership roles.
• Gain exposure to one of Australia's fastest-growing construction sectors.
• Be part of a company renowned for delivering Australia's most significant infrastructure and construction projects.