Senior Project Manager

CPB Contractors, together with fellow CIMIC Group companies, UGL and EIC, is proud to be driving the ground-up development of a multi-megawatt data centre in Truganina in the western suburbs of Melbourne. Our expertise will seamlessly integrate complex systems across mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire, power and telecommunications among much more.  

The 80 MW data centre will consist of two adjoining 40MW data centres featuring complex internally integrated electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, fire protection, ICT and security​ systems. Construction will also involve extensive external inground services works, modular electrical equipment including HV / Fire protection facilities construction and civil finishing works​.

Your opportunity 

This is the kind of role where you'll need to balance the big picture with what's happening on the ground. You'll be working with Project Managers, Supervisors, Subcontractors, Suppliers and Consultants to keep work moving, solve problems as they come up and make sure the project delivers on time and to a high standard.

You'll have plenty of support around you, but you'll also be trusted to make decisions, build relationships and take ownership of outcomes. It's not about sitting behind a desk reviewing reports. It's about understanding what's happening, staying ahead of issues and helping the team navigate the challenges that come with delivering a complex build.

If you enjoy bringing people together, finding practical solutions and seeing a project take shape from start to finish, you'll find this role rewarding.

Key responsibilities 

• Lead the overall delivery of the project scope, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on time, and in accordance with client expectations.
• Provide strong leadership and accountability for health, safety, and wellbeing throughout all stages of construction.
• Plan, allocate, and manage resources to deliver project outcomes within budget, schedule, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships and interfaces with key stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and compliance with all applicable regulations and approvals.
• Oversee the execution of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) activities, implementing appropriate construction methodologies and best practices.
• Drive a high-performance project culture by promoting organizational values, behavioural standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of Superintendents, Supervisors, Senior Project Engineers, Project Engineers, and Site Engineers to successfully deliver project objectives.
• Manage the delivery of works through a combination of self-performed and subcontracted activities, ensuring productivity, quality, and commercial outcomes are achieved.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading teams in the successful delivery of large-scale civil construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary design practices and construction methodologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial and commercial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Sound understanding of contract management, commercial frameworks, and legal compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of industrial relations and relevant construction legislation and regulations.
• Strong capability in safety, environmental, and quality management, including risk assessment and mitigation.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills, with the ability to drive project success.

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.

How to apply

Applications close

18 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time