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Project Builder

OSCA 131331·ANZSCO 133112

Employed

46,600

Part-time share

18%

Female share

3.9%

Median age

45 yrs

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

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Project Builder is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) and Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).

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About this career

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the construction, alteration and renovation of dwellings and other buildings, and the physical and human resources involved in the building process.

What they typically do

  • Plans, organises and manages commercial and residential building, alteration or renovation project objectives, budgets and schedules
  • Assesses and interprets architectural drawings, building plans and technical specifications, and determines appropriate construction methods to use
  • Develops quotes and negotiates with clients throughout the construction process
  • Manages the submission of building plans to local authorities and arranges building inspections
  • Coordinates and prioritises resources, including subcontractors, materials and equipment, across commercial and residential building projects
  • Consults with clients, Architects, Civil Engineering Professionals, Property Developers, Building Designers and construction trades workers to plan and manage the building, alteration or renovation process
  • Schedules subcontractors, monitors the building, alteration or renovation process, and ensures work adheres to building standards and regulatory and client requirements
  • Manages and monitors adherence to work health and safety requirements
  • Identifies and resolves issues or delays in the building, alteration or renovation process

Where they work

Construction

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
33.8%
VIC
27.7%
QLD
19.5%
WA
6.5%
SA
6%
TAS
4.2%
ACT
1.6%
NT
0.7%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Project Builder.

  • Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

    CPC50320 · AQF 5 · 28 providers

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  • Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

    CPC50220 · AQF 5 · 303 providers

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