Project Controls Manager

CPB Contractors; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Site uplift

Project benefits

Job summary

CPB Contractors is seeking a seasoned Project Controls Manager for a landmark data centre project in Queensland. Based on site with a 5 days on/2 days off roster, you will lead planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and performance management for a nationally significant digital infrastructure endeavour.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will helm the integrated controls function across schedule, cost, productivity, risk and delivery performance, partnering with engineering,

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading project controls on large construction projects.
• Advanced Primavera P6 capability and integrated scheduling.
• Strong cost control, forecasting, and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, reporting, and risk management.
• Manage the integrated master schedule and performance reporting.
• Drive forecasting, progress measurement, and earned value management processes.
• Monitor trends and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Identify risks and opportunities and support mitigation planning.
• Coordinate controls reporting across project functions.
• Mentor and develop project controls team.

Skills

Project controls

Primavera P6

Earned value management

Forecasting

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree or related

Tools

Power BI

EcoSys

Prism

SAP

Job description

Build Your Career on a Landmark Data Centre Project

CPB Contractors is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to join a major data centre project in Queensland.

This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced project controls professional who thrives in complex construction environments and is passionate about driving project performance, certainty, and successful delivery outcomes.

Based on site on a DIDO 5 days on / 2 days off roster, you will lead the planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, reporting, and performance management functions for a nationally significant digital infrastructure project.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Director, you will lead the integrated project controls function, providing visibility and insight across schedule, cost, productivity, risk, and overall project performance.

Working closely with engineering, construction, commercial, procurement, and commissioning teams, you will establish and maintain robust project controls systems that support informed decision-making and delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, reporting, and risk management activities.
• Manage the integrated master schedule and project performance reporting framework.
• Drive project forecasting, progress measurement, and earned value management processes.
• Monitor schedule, cost, and productivity trends and provide strategic recommendations.
• Identify project risks and opportunities and support mitigation and recovery planning.
• Coordinate project controls reporting across key project functions.
• Support project leadership with timely analysis and performance insights.
• Lead and mentor project controls team members while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

You will bring:

• Proven experience as a Project Controls Manager, Planning Manager, or Senior Project Controls professional on major construction projects.
• Experience delivering large-scale building, infrastructure, industrial, energy, resources, or mission-critical projects.
• Strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Advanced Primavera P6 capability.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams within complex project environments.

Desirable

• Tier 1 contractor or major builder experience.
• Data centre or mission-critical project experience.
• Experience with Power BI, EcoSys, Prism, SAP, or similar project controls platforms.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies.
• Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.

Why Join CPB Contractors?

• Join one of Australia's leading contractors and a member of the CIMIC Group.
• Help deliver a landmark digital infrastructure project.
• Work alongside industry-leading professionals in a complex and rewarding environment.
• Long-term career opportunities across the CIMIC Group.
• Structured leadership development and professional growth pathways.
• Competitive remuneration, site uplift, and project benefits.

Diversity and Inclusion

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces personnel, and people of all cultural backgrounds.

At CPB Contractors, we believe diverse teams deliver stronger outcomes and create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Join CPB Contractors and help build the infrastructure powering Australia's digital future.