Construction Project Manager
OSCA 131131·ANZSCO 133111
66,800
10.1%
13.6%
42 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Civil Infrastructure Asset Management, Graduate Certificate in Civil Construction Management, Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management), and Certificate IV in Project Controls Practices.
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About this career
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates construction of engineering and building projects, and all resources involved in the construction process.
What they typically do
- Plans, organises and manages large-scale commercial and civil construction project objectives, budgets and schedules
- Assesses and interprets architectural drawings and technical specifications, and determines appropriate construction methods to use
- Develops tenders and contract bids, and negotiates with stakeholders throughout the construction process and project lifecycle
- Leads the coordination and prioritisation of resources, including human resources, materials, plant and equipment, across large-scale commercial and civil construction projects
- Consults with clients, Architects, Civil Engineering Professionals, Contract Administrators, Quantity Surveyors, site managers and other personnel to plan and manage the construction process
- Manages and monitors adherence to legislation and standards of performance and safety
- Leads and manages human resources, including subcontractors, to progress and deliver construction projects
- Establishes and manages project plans to ensure alignment with strategic goals and project outcomes
- Manages change and implementation of construction projects
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Construction Project Manager.
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Certificate IV in Civil Infrastructure Asset Management
RII41421 · AQF 4 · 0 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