Project Manager (Bid Lead)

CPB Contractors is a leading international construction company and a member of the CIMIC Group.

We combine the construction track record and expertise formerly delivered by Leighton Contractors and Thiess, and we also include the people and projects of Leighton Asia.

In conjunction with our clients and partners, CPB Contractors is delivering important and iconic projects across all key sectors of the construction industry, meaning we offer significant and diverse work opportunities.

We are building on the strong foundations of our unique history to create a successful and sustainable future.  Safely delivering next-generation infrastructure that better connects people and transforms communities is at the heart of what we do.

What can our construction projects build for you?

CPB Contractors along with our industry partners has been selected as preferred proponent to deliver two major packages for the Cross River Rail Projects: the Tunnel, Stations and Development (TSD) package and the Rail, Integration and Systems (RIS) package. Cross River Rail is a new 10.2 kilometre rail line from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills, which includes 5.9 kilometres of tunnel under the Brisbane River and the CBD.

The RIS package is crucial to the overall delivery and success of Cross River Rail, and its integration with the Queensland Rail network.  RIS will be delivered by the UNITY Alliance which brings CPB Contractors, UGL, AECOM and Jacobs together with partners HASSEL, RCS Australia, Acmena, Martinus Rail and WIRED Overhead Solutions to deliver the full scope of works due for completion by the end of 2025. This includes:

• Rail civil and electrical works
• Brownfield rail surface works primarily to the north of the tunnel, including an upgrade of Exhibition Station and a major augmentation of Mayne Yard
• Upgrade of seven suburban stations to the south
• Rail operational systems works
• Rail signalling works and communication, and integration and commission activities.

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Change Manager, Unity Alliance have an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager (Bid Lead) to join our team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for the prioritisation of significant Scope Variation Report requests
• Review of Scope Variation Reports and significant scope changes
• Project manage the preparation of Scope Variations in response to the Project Owner Directions
• Present Scope Variations prepared in response to the Project Owner Directions to the Alliance Leadership Team for endorsement prior to submission to the Project Owner

Our minimum requirements for this role are:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role within the Construction industry
• Tertiary Qualification in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Construction Management, Commerce, Built Environment)
• Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally
• Contractual, legal, commercial, industrial relations and legislative compliance management
• Advanced financial and commercial management including cost reduction and meeting budgets
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast paced environment with multiple and competing demands
• Technical reporting writing skills
• Track record in delivering the construction of complex infrastructure projects

CPB Contractors is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workplace diversity and to providing flexible work opportunities at our offices and projects. We support women in construction and Indigenous advancement and participation, and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.