Jason Spears is a professional engineer and business leader with over 25 years of experience in Australias resources and infrastructure sectors. As Managing Director of CPB Contractors, he focuses on delivering large, complex projects. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil from the University of Southern Queensland.
His leadership experience spans key roles across several of Australia’s largest construction firms, including UGL and Thiess, demonstrating a career focused on major project delivery.
Jason Spears
Managing Director at CPB Contractors
North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Topics They Care About
Major Project Delivery
He frequently posts about achieving significant milestones on complex infrastructure projects like the Rozelle Interchange, North East Link, and Westgate Tunnel.
Workforce Development
He champions industry-wide training initiatives, such as the IAT-C courses, to build capacity and provide opportunities for people to enter or advance in the construction field.
Women in Construction
He actively promotes programs designed to make construction more accessible to women, highlighting pathways for them to gain formal qualifications like a Cert III in Civil Construction.
Media Appearances
CPB Contractors CEO Jason Spears says underbidding puts infrastructure at risk. Featured in Australian Financial Review
CPB Contractors CEO Jason Spears says underbidding puts infrastructure at risk. Featured in Australian Financial Review (AFR)
RA Industry Lunch | Productivity with Jason Spears (CPB Contractors) | Brett Summers (LXRP) | Amri Denton (HKA) – 2025 (MEL). Featured in Roads Australia
Work History
11-2020
Managing Director at CPB Contractors
7-2017 - 11-2020
Managing Director at UGL
6-2015 - 7-2017
Executive General Manager at CPB Contractors
7-2011 - 6-2015
General Manager at Thiess
7-2009 - 6-2011
Delivery Director at Thiess
6-2006 - 2009
Operations Manager at Thiess
5-2002 - 2006
Senior Project Manager at Thiess
8-1999 - 5-2002
Project Manager at Thiess
Education
Jason has no verified education history
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Location : North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Managing Director at CPB Contractors
