Planning Manager - Kurri Kurri Data Center

CPB Contractors; Kurri Kurri; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

CPB Contractors is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join our team on a major Data Centre project in Kurri Kurri, NSW. You will lead the planning and project controls function, overseeing scheduling, forecasting, reporting, and performance management to drive programme certainty and informed decision-making.

You will develop and maintain construction programmes, analyse delays, and work with multidisciplinary teams to optimise outcomes, delivering high-profile infrastructure with strong

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in planning and project controls on major building, industrial, infrastructure, resources, or data centre projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and strong understanding of project controls methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and analyse complex construction schedules.
• Sound understanding of earned value management, performance reporting, and project forecasting.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify schedule-related risks and opportunities.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach with a commitment to project excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the project's integrated master schedule.
• Provide strategic planning support during project delivery, identifying risks, opportunities, and critical path activities.
• Monitor project progress and performance against key milestones and contractual requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes using industry-standard planning tools.
• Conduct schedule analysis, productivity assessments, and forecasting to support informed project decision-making.
• Prepare project dashboards, reports, look-ahead programmes, and executive updates.
• Work closely with project leadership, engineering, commercial, procurement, and construction teams to optimise project outcomes.
• Manage delay analysis, schedule recovery plans, and programme mitigation strategies where required.
• Support tendering, change management, and project controls processes throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Scheduling

Project controls

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

CPB Contractors is seeking an experienced Planning Manager 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 Planning Manager, you will lead the planning and project controls function, providing strategic oversight of project scheduling, forecasting, reporting, and performance management. Working closely with project leadership, you will play a critical role in driving programme certainty, identifying risks and opportunities, and ensuring the successful delivery of this complex and high-profile project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the project's integrated master schedule.
• Provide strategic planning support during project delivery, identifying risks, opportunities, and critical path activities.
• Monitor project progress and performance against key milestones and contractual requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes using industry-standard planning tools.
• Conduct schedule analysis, productivity assessments, and forecasting to support informed project decision-making.
• Prepare project dashboards, reports, look-ahead programmes, and executive updates.
• Work closely with project leadership, engineering, commercial, procurement, and construction teams to optimise project outcomes.
• Manage delay analysis, schedule recovery plans, and programme mitigation strategies where required.
• Support tendering, change management, and project controls processes throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in planning and project controls on major building, industrial, infrastructure, resources, or data centre projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and strong understanding of project controls methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and analyse complex construction schedules.
• Sound understanding of earned value management, performance reporting, and project forecasting.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify schedule-related risks and opportunities.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach with a commitment to project excellence.

Why Join CPB Contractors?

• Contribute to a landmark Data Centre project in the Hunter Region.
• Play a key leadership role in the successful delivery of critical digital infrastructure.
• Work alongside industry-leading professionals on a high-profile project.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth, leadership development, and long-term career pathways within the CIMIC Group.
• Be part of a company renowned for delivering Australia's most significant infrastructure and construction projects.