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Construction Project Manager

ANZSCO 133111

Employed

60,200

Part-time share

10%

Female share

14%

Median age

42 yrs

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

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Construction Project Managers manage civil engineering and building projects.

What they typically do

  • Interprets architectural drawings and specifications.
  • Co-ordinates labour resources, and the procurement and delivery of materials, plant and equipment.
  • Consults with architects, engineering professionals and other professionals, and technical and trades workers.
  • Negotiates with building owners, property developers and subcontractors involved in the construction process to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Prepares tenders and contract bids.
  • Implements co-ordinated work programs for sites.
  • Ensures adherence to building legislation and standards of performance, quality, cost and safety.
  • Arranges the submission of plans to local authorities.
  • Builds under contract or subcontracting specialised building services.
  • Oversees the standard and progress of subcontractors' work.
  • Arranging building inspections by local authorities.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
34.2%
VIC
27.5%
QLD
18.4%
WA
9.3%
SA
5.7%
ACT
2.2%
TAS
1.6%
NT
1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Construction Project Manager.

  • 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

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