CPB Contractors is the CIMIC Group’s construction company and a leading international construction contractor, with operations across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. 

Combining the expertise and track record formerly delivered by Leighton Contractors and Thiess, we specialise in project delivery spanning all key sectors of the construction industry including roads, rail, tunnelling, building and Defence.

Our Mission is to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders by delivering projects for our clients, while providing safe, rewarding, and fulfilling careers for our people.

We value people who are talented, motivated, and disciplined with a strong work ethic that drives them to succeed.

The Project

The project is in the Defence sector on sites located in regional Western Australia. The overall project is more than 2 years in duration, involving significant construction upgrades to airfield asphalt pavements and related infrastructure assets.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager - Asphalt with a background in fixed or mobile asphalt production and contracting to join our multidisciplinary project team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated and ambitious professional to lead and drive the successful delivery of a major business initiative within a complex project.

Our minimum requirements for this role are:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior asphalt production role, involving the supply of high-specification mixes for airfield pavement and road construction projects.
• Expertise in the establishment, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of mobile production assets.
• A proven commitment to safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• A collaborative approach to teamwork with demonstrated operational leadership experience.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with subcontractor and supplier partners.
• High-level understanding of resourcing, technical criteria, logistics, and materials management to achieve safety, quality, time, and cost objectives.
• Extensive experience in site-based construction roles, client interfacing, and quality management systems.
• A mechanical or electrical trade qualification is preferred.
• Experience with Defence and airfield project delivery will be highly regarded.
• Ability to meet the Department of Defence security clearance requirements (DCAC).

We are always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• genuine career pathways supported through training, talent identification and professional development
• exposure across all construction sectors that enables promotion opportunities
• competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance
• flexible work arrangements within a culture that values diversity, collaboration and innovation

If you are interested in this role and meet the above requirements, please apply below.

All Candidates shortlisted for this position will be asked to consent to a national police check and/or financial history check. Please note that the presence of a criminal record will not automatically exclude a Candidate from the recruitment process. Each application will be considered on its merits.

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