Group
Occupation
131131 Construction Project Manager
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
131131 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.
Project Builders are excluded from this occupation. Project Builders are included in Occupation 131331 Project Builder.
Alternative title
- Building and Construction Manager
Specialisation
- Shipbuilding Program Manager
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Plans, organises and manages large-scale commercial and civil construction project objectives, budgets and schedules
- Assesses and interprets architectural drawings and technical specifications, and determines appropriate construction methods to use
- Develops tenders and contract bids, and negotiates with stakeholders throughout the construction process and project lifecycle
- Leads the coordination and prioritisation of resources, including human resources, materials, plant and equipment, across large-scale commercial and civil construction projects
- Consults with clients, Architects, Civil Engineering Professionals, Contract Administrators, Quantity Surveyors, site managers and other personnel to plan and manage the construction process
- Manages and monitors adherence to legislation and standards of performance and safety
- Leads and manages human resources, including subcontractors, to progress and deliver construction projects
- Establishes and manages project plans to ensure alignment with strategic goals and project outcomes
- Manages change and implementation of construction projects