Project Controller

CPB Contractors Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing program

Discount portal

Company-funded salary continuance insu

Flexible work arrangements

Training and development

Promotion from within

Job summary

CPB Contractors Pty is seeking a project controls professional to support the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project near Brisbane, coordinating cost control, planning and reporting. You will apply project management principles, utilise Primavera P6 and Excel, and manage data accuracy and stakeholder reporting while contributing to on-site delivery through a multi-disciplinary team.

The role offers development opportunities, flexible work arrangements and a focus on safety and governance on a

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in project controls, cost control, planning or project coordination on large infrastructure or capital projects.
• Practical understanding of project management principles, including cost, schedule, risk and change control.
• Proficiency in project controls systems and tools (e.g. Primavera P6, Excel, cost management systems)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and provide insights.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in managing project data and reporting.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present information clearly.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to proactively identify and address issues.
• Understanding of governance, compliance, and reporting requirements in a project environment.
• Commercial awareness, including basic understanding of contracts, budgets, and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project controls activities to ensure accurate, timely information for delivery and decision-making.
• Support on short- and long-term construction planning, including submittals, startup planning and programming.
• Maintain cost and schedule baselines, monitor variances and prepare reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Project controls

Cost control

Planning

Data interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Governance

Budget understanding

Problem solving

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Cost management systems

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.

The Project

The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGC) Project will double the number of rail tracks and upgrade stations for a section of the Gold Coast Line from Kuraby, a suburb approximately 16km south of Brisbane’s CBD, to Beenleigh, a suburb of Logan City.

Key elements of the project scope include:

• Approximately 20km of new tracks and rail systems between Kuraby and Beenleigh stations, increasing the corridor from two to four tracks, including reconstruction of more than half the existing alignment
• Station upgrades to improve accessibility, safety and amenity, including platform straightening, and new pedestrian bridges
• Decommissioning of the existing Loganlea Station and tie-in of new track alignment to the new Loganlea station (which will be constructed as part of a separate project)
• Level crossing removals at Kuraby, Woodridge, Bethania and Holmview
• Park 'n' ride upgrades including a new carpark at Beenleigh Station
• Readiness for a European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 signalling system

The Role

This role supports the project team by coordinating project controls activities and ensuring accurate, timely information is available to support delivery and decision-making.

What You’ll Do

ActivUs Alliance’s Project Charter is a collection of the guiding principles, values and behaviours that all employees engaging on LGCFR works must comply with. ActivUs Alliance’s vision is to create a corridor for the future that connects people and places to drive growth and opportunities in SEQ. This is achieved through the design and delivery of a safe, integrated and sustainable transport systems connecting commuters across SEQ.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Relevant experience in project controls, cost control, planning or project coordination on large infrastructure or capital projects
• Practical understanding of project management principles, including cost, schedule, risk and change control
• Proficiency in project controls systems and tools (e.g. Primavera P6, Excel, cost management systems)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and provide insights
• High attention to detail and accuracy in managing project data and reporting
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present information clearly
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to proactively identify and address issues
• Understanding of governance, compliance, and reporting requirements in a project environment
• Commercial awareness, including basic understanding of contracts, budgets, and financial
• processes
• Commitment to continuous improvement and willingness to learn and develop
• Demonstrates accountability, reliability, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Positive attitude with a collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach Strong experience managing the short- and long-term construction planning for works under control including submittals, start-up planning and programming
• Proficiency in cost estimation and budget management

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, Veterans and Active Defence Reserve members, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

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.