Construction Project Manager (ANZSCO 133111)

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    What a Construction Project Manager does

    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.

    Also called
    Building and Construction Manager
    Specialisations
    Shipbuilding Program Manager

    Key facts

    ANZSCO code
    133111
    Skill level
    1Bachelor degree or higher
    Visas that list it
    189190491482186494
    Assessing authority
    VETASSESS
    National shortage
    Shortage

    Visa options

    Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.

    Main tasks

    • 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

    Shortage by state

    • NationalShortage
    • ACTShortage
    • NSWShortage
    • NTShortage
    • QLDShortage
    • SAShortage
    • TASShortage
    • VICShortage
    • WAShortage

    State and territory nomination

    For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.

    Common questions

    What does a Construction Project Manager do?

    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. Also called: Building and Construction Manager. (ABS ANZSCO description.)

    Is Construction Project Manager on the skilled occupation list?

    Yes. Construction Project Manager (ANZSCO 133111) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 189, 190, 482, 491 and 494 visas.

    What is the ANZSCO code for Construction Project Manager?

    133111. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.

    How can a Construction Project Manager migrate to Australia?

    The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Construction Project Manager for the Subclass 186, Subclass 189, Subclass 190, Subclass 482, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.

    Who assesses Construction Project Manager for an Australian visa?

    VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 133111.

    Is Construction Project Manager in demand in Australia?

    Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "Shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.

    Sources

    1. 1Department of Home Affairs, skilled occupation listimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
    2. 2Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO – Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2022, CC BY 4.0abs.gov.au
    3. 3Jobs and Skills Australia, Occupation Shortage List, 2025 listjobsandskills.gov.au