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Construction Manager
Construction
Career stats
Weekly pay
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Prospects
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Employed in Australia
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Growth
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Ideal for
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Overview
Construction Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the construction of civil engineering projects, buildings and dwellings, and the physical and human resources involved in building and construction.
Job titles
mdi-briefcase-variant Construction Project Manager
mdi-briefcase-variant Project Builder

Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying 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

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Training & Qualifications

vocational education & training (VET)
  • Certificate IV in Building and Construction
  • Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
  • Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
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Industry

This career often appears in the following industry.

The Construction industry is divided into eight sectors: Residential Building; Non-Residential Building; Heavy and Civil Engineering; Land Development and Site Preparation Services; Building Structure Services; Building Installation Services ; Building Completion Services ; and Other Construction Services . Therefore the Construction industry offers many opportunities to get skilled via many different trade and technical vocational pathways.

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