Planner - Kurri Kurri Data Center

Coleambally; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

CPB Contractors is seeking an experienced Planner for a major Data Centre project in Kurri Kurri, NSW. You will develop and maintain schedules, provide planning insights, and support delivery of a complex construction program.

The role requires Primavera P6 proficiency, strong analytical skills, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to manage risks and drive on-time performance.

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 strong planning principles.
• Ability to develop and manage detailed project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes and construction schedules.
• Monitor progress against milestones and contractual requirements.
• Produce short/long-range planning reports and look-ahead schedules.
• Conduct critical path analysis and mitigate schedule risks.

Skills

Planning experience

Primavera P6 proficiency

Schedule development

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Project Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Planner - Kurri Kurri Data Center

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.