Construction Project Managers typically do the following tasks:
- interpreting architectural drawings and specifications
- coordinating labour resources, and procurement and delivery of materials, plant and equipment
- consulting with Architects, Engineering Professionals and other professionals, and Technical and Trades Workers
- negotiating with building owners, property developers and subcontractors involved in the construction process to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
- preparing tenders and contract bids
- operating and implementing coordinated work programs for sites
- ensuring adherence to building legislation and standards of performance, quality, cost and safety
- arranging submission of plans to local authorities
- building under contract, or subcontracting specialised building services
- overseeing the standard and progress of subcontractors' work
- arranging building inspections by local authorities
Do you Wish to Migrate to Australia as a Construction Project Manager?
Construction project manager is classed as Group A occupation and the VETASSESS criteria for skill assessment is to have qualification(s) assessed as equivalent of an Australian Bachelor degree or higher degree with a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years
According to VETASSESS, a highly relevant field of study is Construction Project Management, which is the study of planning and controlling building projects (ASCED).General management degrees without underpinning or related studies in construction/civil engineering or building would not usually be positively assessed for this occupation.VETASSESS may consider qualifications in Architectural Studies with supporting highly relevant employment a case-by-case basis
