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ANZSCO 133111
construction project manager
建设项目经理
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER GUIDE01VETASSESS classifies 133111 as Group A 02General project management or administration does not automatically match Construction Project Manager 03An organisational chart and project list for relevant recent projects are key evidence
Is this occupation a realistic migration pathway?
Construction Project Manager appears across several skilled and employer-sponsored visa settings, but VETASSESS focuses on highly relevant study and whether employment reaches construction-project decision and management level.
Skills assessment checkpoints
- A qualification comparable to an Australian Bachelor degree or higher in a highly relevant field is generally required.
- The current Group A pathway requires relevant post-qualification skilled employment; check the rules at lodgement.
- The role should show authority over schedules, resources, methodology, budget risk and key stakeholders.
Evidence to prepare
- Company organisational chart and reporting lines
- Project list, contracts, schedules, budgets and outcomes
- Payment, tax and employment evidence
PATHWAY MAP
How to compare the visa directions
189/190/491: establish assessment and EOI points before invitation strategy
State nomination: construction priorities still depend on the exact stream and applicant profile
482/186/494: role genuineness, seniority, salary and employer eligibility all require checking
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Common decision questions
Is the title Project Manager enough for 133111?
No. VETASSESS examines actual duties, construction context, decision authority, qualifications and employment evidence.
Is a project management degree always highly relevant?
Not necessarily. VETASSESS says general project management study without a built-environment or construction concentration would not generally be considered highly relevant.
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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.
1331
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.
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Visa pathways
Occupation-list availability for seven visa subclasses
189Occupation is listedLIN 19/051Open visa guide →190Occupation is listedLIN 19/051Open visa guide →491Occupation is listedLIN 19/051Open visa guide →407Occupation is listedLIN 19/050Open visa guide →482Occupation is listedLIN 24/089Open visa guide →186Occupation is listedLIN 24/093Open visa guide →494Occupation is listedLIN 19/219Open visa guide →
MLTSSLANZSCO 2013189 · 190 · 491Current list membership
CSOLANZSCO 2022482 Core Skills · 186 Direct EntryCurrent list membership
List membership is not a finding of personal eligibility.
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State and territory nomination
Eight jurisdictions, checked separately
Official sources checked 10 August 2026
NSWNSW
Potential pathways- NSW 190 · Direct invitation
- NSW 491 · Pathways 2/3
Occupation and four-digit unit group checked against the NSW lists.
Official source →VICVIC
Potential pathways- Victorian ROI · 190
- Victorian ROI · 491
Applicant ranking depends on profile and ROI selection.
Official source →QLDQLD
Potential pathways- QLD onshore · 190
- QLD onshore · 491
- QLD offshore · 190
- QLD offshore · 491
Checked separately against the onshore and offshore occupation lists.
Official source →WAWA
New program-year settings pending2026–27 occupation settings have not yet been published.
Official source →SASA
New program-year settings pendingApplications are unavailable pending the 2026–27 program settings.
Official source →TASTAS
Potential pathways- 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 →ACTACT
Potential pathways- Canberra Matrix · 190
- Canberra Matrix · 491
Occupation list match only; Matrix ranking and caps still apply.
Official source →NTNT
Potential pathways- NT onshore/offshore · 190
- NT onshore/offshore · 491
The precise stream depends on residence, employment and offshore priority rules.
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