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Construction Managers

ANZSCO 1331

Employed

134,300

Part-time share

7%

Female share

11%

Median weekly earnings

$3,751

Median age

42 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

About this career

Construction Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the construction of civil engineering projects, buildings and dwellings, and the physical and human resources involved in building and construction.

What they typically do

  • Interpreting architectural drawings and specifications
  • Coordinating labour resources, and procurement and delivery of materials, plant and equipment
  • Consulting with architects, engineering professionals and other professionals, and technical and trades workers
  • Negotiating with building owners, property developers and subcontractors involved in the construction process to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
  • Preparing tenders and contract bids
  • Operating and implementing coordinated work programs for sites
  • Ensuring adherence to building legislation and standards of performance, quality, cost and safety
  • Arranging submission of plans to local authorities
  • Building under contract, or subcontracting specialised building services
  • Overseeing the standard and progress of subcontractors' work
  • Arranging building inspections by local authorities

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
33.3%
VIC
24.8%
QLD
22.2%
WA
10.2%
SA
5.1%
TAS
1.9%
NT
1.3%
ACT
1.2%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Construction Managers.

  • Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

    CPC50320 · AQF 5 · 28 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Civil Infrastructure Asset Management

    RII41421 · AQF 4 · 0 providers

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  • Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

    CPC50220 · AQF 5 · 304 providers

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  • Graduate Certificate in Civil Construction Management

    52924WA · AQF 8 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

    CPC60220 · AQF 6 · 32 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Project Controls Practices

    11399NAT · AQF 4 · 1 providers

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  • Diploma of Construction Project Management

    11449NAT · AQF 5 · 0 providers

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