Strategic Planning Manager — Data Centre Project

Coleambally; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Long-term career pathways within CIMIC

Job summary

CPB Contractors is seeking an experienced Planning Manager for 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 ensure programme certainty.

Join a landmark project delivering critical digital infrastructure and work with engineering, commercial, procurement and construction teams to optimise outcomes and drive schedule recovery when needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or 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 understanding of project controls methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 progress and performance against milestones and contractual requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Scheduling expertise

Project controls

Risk management

Communication

Leadership

Earned value management

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

CPB Contractors is seeking an experienced Planning Manager for 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 ensure programme certainty.

Join a landmark project delivering critical digital infrastructure and work with engineering, commercial, procurement and construction teams to optimise outcomes and drive schedule recovery when needed.