Senior Planning Manager - Large-Scale Data Centre Build

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

Job summary

CPB Contractors, in joint venture with UGL, is delivering a multi-megawatt data centre project in Truganina, Melbourne. We seek an experienced Planning Manager to lead scheduling, project controls and reporting on large-scale infrastructure work.

You will guide the project team, manage critical paths, and ensure robust governance, risk, and performance monitoring across complex mechanical, electrical, and civil works.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in a Planning Manager, Lead Planner, Senior Planner, or similar leadership position within major infrastructure, civil, transport, energy, resources, or construction projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and a strong understanding of project controls and programme management.
• Experience leading the development and management of complex integrated project schedules.
• Strong capability in schedule analysis, forecasting, risk assessment, and performance reporting.
• Proven ability to influence project outcomes through proactive planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across project teams, clients, and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, management, and optimisation of integrated project schedules and project controls.
• Provide planning leadership and strategic programme advice to project delivery teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance against key milestones, identifying risks, opportunities, and recovery strategies.
• Deliver critical path analysis, schedule forecasting, and executive reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Ensure planning standards, governance processes, and project controls frameworks are effectively implemented.
• Mentor and develop planning team members while driving best-practice planning methodologies across the project.

Skills

Planning leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

CPB Contractors, in joint venture with UGL, is delivering a multi-megawatt data centre project in Truganina, Melbourne. We seek an experienced Planning Manager to lead scheduling, project controls and reporting on large-scale infrastructure work.

You will guide the project team, manage critical paths, and ensure robust governance, risk, and performance monitoring across complex mechanical, electrical, and civil works.