Construction Estimator (ANZSCO 312114)
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What a Construction Estimator does
Prepares and delivers estimates and cost plans for construction projects up to the tender settlement stage.
- Also called
- Building Estimator
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 312114
- Skill level
- 2Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESS
- National shortage
- Regional shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia ROLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
Main tasks
- assisting Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors in planning and organisation
- interpreting plans, regulations and codes of practice
- preparing preliminary sketches, working drawings and specifications
- preparing, editing and revising plans, maps, charts and drawings
- coordinating works programs
- inspecting work and materials for compliance with specifications, regulations and standards
- calculating costs and estimating time scales
- collecting data using surveying instruments and photogrammetric equipment
- performing routine computations and plotting preliminary data
Shortage by state
- NationalRegional shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWShortage
- NTNo shortage
- QLDRegional shortage
- SARegional shortage
- TASRegional shortage
- VICRegional shortage
- 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 Estimator do?
Prepares and delivers estimates and cost plans for construction projects up to the tender settlement stage. Also called: Building Estimator. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Construction Estimator on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Construction Estimator (ANZSCO 312114) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 482, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Construction Estimator?
312114. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Construction Estimator migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Construction Estimator for the Subclass 186, 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 Estimator for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 312114.
Is Construction Estimator in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "Regional shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.