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construction project manager
建设项目经理
ANZSCO occupation profile
ANZSCO 2022
Indicative Skill Level
In Australia and New Zealand:Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing may be required.
Unit group duty description
Construction Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the construction of engineering projects or buildings and dwellings, and the physical and human resources involved in building and construction.
- leading the coordination and prioritisation of resources across projects
- assessing and interpreting architectural drawings and specifications
- coordinating resources, procurement and delivery of materials, plant and equipment
- consulting with Architects, Engineering Professionals and other professionals, and Technical and Trades Workers
- managing links between projects and monitoring overall time, costs, quality, budget and risk
- negotiating with stakeholders throughout the construction process and project lifecycle
- developing tenders and contract bids
- managing and monitoring adherence to legislation and standards of performance and safety
- managing submission of plans to local authorities and liaising with stakeholders to undertake relevant inspections throughout the project
- leading and managing human resources including subcontractors, standards, progress and delivery of project and program requirements
- managing change and implementation of projects and programs
- establishing and managing project plans to ensure alignment with program strategic goals and project outcomes
133111 construction project manager
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates construction of engineering and building projects, and all resources involved in the construction process. Registration or licensing may be required.
Alternative titles: Building and Construction Manager
Specialisations: Shipbuilding Program Manager
View the ABS source →ANZSCO content is a classification guide. Skills assessment requirements must be checked separately.
Visa pathways
Occupation-list availability for seven visa subclasses
List membership is not a finding of personal eligibility.
State and territory nomination
Eight jurisdictions, checked separately
Official sources checked 10 August 2026
- NSW 190 · Direct invitation
- NSW 491 · Pathways 2/3
Occupation and four-digit unit group checked against the NSW lists.
Official source →- Victorian ROI · 190
- Victorian ROI · 491
Applicant ranking depends on profile and ROI selection.
Official source →- QLD onshore · 190
- QLD onshore · 491
- QLD offshore · 190
- QLD offshore · 491
Checked separately against the onshore and offshore occupation lists.
Official source →2026–27 occupation settings have not yet been published.
Official source →Applications are unavailable pending the 2026–27 program settings.
Official source →- TAS · profile-based pathways · 190
- TAS · profile-based pathways · 491
All occupations on the relevant federal 190/491 list can access at least one Tasmanian pathway, but invitation depends on pathway eligibility and ROI priority attributes. No general OSOP 491 invitations are planned for 2026–27.
Official source →- Canberra Matrix · 190
- Canberra Matrix · 491
Occupation list match only; Matrix ranking and caps still apply.
Official source →- NT onshore/offshore · 190
- NT onshore/offshore · 491
The precise stream depends on residence, employment and offshore priority rules.
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