Group
Occupation
131331 Project Builder
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
131331 Project Builder
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the construction, alteration and renovation of dwellings and other buildings, and the physical and human resources involved in the building process.
Registration or licensing is required.
Construction Project Managers are excluded from this occupation. Construction Project Managers are included in Occupation 131131 Construction Project Manager.
Alternative title
- Professional Builder
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Plans, organises and manages commercial and residential building, alteration or renovation project objectives, budgets and schedules
- Assesses and interprets architectural drawings, building plans and technical specifications, and determines appropriate construction methods to use
- Develops quotes and negotiates with clients throughout the construction process
- Manages the submission of building plans to local authorities and arranges building inspections
- Coordinates and prioritises resources, including subcontractors, materials and equipment, across commercial and residential building projects
- Consults with clients, Architects, Civil Engineering Professionals, Property Developers, Building Designers and construction trades workers to plan and manage the building, alteration or renovation process
- Schedules subcontractors, monitors the building, alteration or renovation process, and ensures work adheres to building standards and regulatory and client requirements
- Manages and monitors adherence to work health and safety requirements
- Identifies and resolves issues or delays in the building, alteration or renovation process