OUR STORY

About CPM

CPM Advisory & Project Management exists to help infrastructure owners make better decisions and deliver stronger project outcomes.

What sets us apart is not simply what we do, but the perspective we bring. Our people have built their careers in project environments, working through the realities of planning, procurement, construction, delivery and operations. That experience shapes the advice we give, the risks we identify and the opportunities we help clients uncover.

Today, CPM is an employee-owned consultancy supporting infrastructure owners across Australia. While our capabilities have expanded over two decades, our focus has remained the same: unlocking hidden value for our clients, our communities and our people.

Our Story

CPM was founded in 2005 on a simple idea.

The best client-side project managers are often those who understand what it takes to deliver projects on the ground.

The business began by identifying talented engineers from the construction industry and helping them transition into client-side project management roles. Their practical delivery experience gave them a unique perspective: understanding not only what should happen in theory, but what works in practice.

Over time, that approach became part of CPM's DNA.

As infrastructure projects became larger, more interconnected and increasingly scrutinised, the need for practical decision-making only grew. Today, our team brings together expertise from across project management, advisory, engineering, procurement, commercial management and asset management, united by a shared belief that experience matters.

What started as a specialist project management consultancy has evolved into an employee-owned business supporting infrastructure owners throughout the project lifecycle, while remaining grounded in the practical delivery experience on which the business was built.

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"CPM's strength is in our people. We've built a team that combines deep technical expertise with the kind of practical, client-side experience that genuinely moves projects forward. It's a privelege to lead a group of people who care so much about the outcomes we deliver."

GREG CHEMELLO
CHAIR

The CPM Way

The CPM Way is not a set of abstract principles. It is how we work alongside our clients every day.

Understand Before We Advise

Every project operates within its own context. Before offering recommendations, we take the time to understand the drivers, constraints, stakeholders and objectives shaping the challenge.

By building that understanding first, we help ensure decisions are aligned with what matters most to the project and the organisation behind it.

Thinking Beyond the Immediate Decision

Projects are made up of thousands of decisions, but successful outcomes depend on understanding how those decisions affect the broader picture.

We look beyond individual tasks and technical requirements to consider wider project, organisational and operational impacts. This broader perspective helps identify risks early, uncover opportunities and support decisions that remain effective over the long term.

Embedded, Not External

We work as part of our clients' teams, not alongside them.

Our people integrate into project environments, take ownership of their responsibilities and contribute as trusted team members. This embedded approach creates stronger collaboration, better information flow and more effective decision-making.

For our clients, it means gaining capability that feels like an extension of their own team.

Connected Capability

While our people are embedded within project teams, they remain connected to the broader CPM business.

Clients benefit from access to the collective experience, technical expertise and practical insight of a multidisciplinary team that has worked across infrastructure sectors, delivery models and project stages.

The result is the responsiveness of dedicated project support combined with the depth of a broader advisory network.

Leaving Projects Stronger Than We Found Them

Our role extends beyond project delivery.

We aim to leave behind stronger capability, stronger relationships and stronger project environments. That includes sharing knowledge, supporting teams, contributing positively to project culture and helping clients build confidence in managing future challenges.

For us, success means creating a positive and lasting legacy that continues long after our involvement ends.

Employee-Owned. Personally Invested.

CPM is employee-owned, and that ownership influences how we think and how we work.

Our people are invested in the long-term success of the business, the reputation of our team and the relationships we build with clients. Decisions are guided by what will create lasting value rather than short-term gain.

For our clients, this means working with people who are personally committed to the quality of their work, the strength of their relationships and the outcomes they help deliver.

We are guided by our values

People First

We treat everyone with respect and dignity: within our teams, our clients, project stakeholders and the wider community.

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Adaptability & Technical Excellence

We value the distinct needs of any project and never apply a "one size fits all" approach. We are adaptable to circumstances, resources and team dynamics, and can respond rapidly to feedback, change or challenges.

Collaboration

An environment of collaboration helps to foster great ideas, innovative solutions and a positive work environment.

Positive Legacy

We believe that we have a duty to leave a positive legacy in every interaction with our teams, our clients, all stakeholders and on the projects we represent for the wider community.