Construction Project Manager
Shortage Now
States / territories with a shortage signal
Snapshot
Median salary
A$141,400
Full-time annual
People employed
60,200
Estimated workforce
Shortage signal
Shortage (national)
Categories identify where a shortage occurs; they are not a severity score.
What you actually do
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates construction of engineering and building projects, and all resources involved in the construction process.
Alternative titles
Building and Construction Manager
Specialisations
Scope note: Project Builders are excluded from this occupation. Project Builders are included in Occupation 131331 Project Builder.
Read official OSCA descriptionSkills & main tasks
Official 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
Where people work
State / territory distribution
Highest education
Share of workers
Education & work pattern
Part-time
10%
Female rate
14%
Median age
42
2030 & 2035 employment outlook
to 2030
+15%
19,123 projected jobs
to 2035
+22%
28,440 projected jobs
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OSCA skill level 1
A classification attribute describing the occupation; it is not a personal eligibility or qualification decision.
Registration or licensing
Registration or licensing may be required.
Official VET pathways
Certificate IV in Landscape Construction Management
Occupation ready
Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Civil Infrastructure Asset Management
Progression pathway
Diploma of Project Management
Progression pathway
Certificate III in Carpentry
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Building Project Support
Progression pathway
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Progression pathway
Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Civil Construction
Progression pathway
Diploma of Civil Construction Management
Progression pathway
Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
Progression pathway
Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction
Progression pathway
Related study options
Bachelor
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Live signal from SEEK, Indeed & moreCurrent vacancy signal
QLD · May 2026
941
ACT · May 2026
125
VIC · May 2026
792
NT · May 2026
65
SA · May 2026
261
NSW · May 2026
1,129
Where could this career take you?
Compare state-level shortage signals, salary context, study options and visa information for Construction Project Manager.
Regional demand
Largest employment base
#1 Gold Coast
6,577 estimated employed
- 1
Gold Coast
6,577 employed
QLD
+14.68%
year on year
- 2
Melbourne - Inner
4,246 employed
VIC
+8.26%
year on year
- 3
Melbourne - South East
3,574 employed
VIC
-3.87%
year on year
- 4
Perth - North West
3,394 employed
WA
-1.11%
year on year
- 5
Sydney - Inner South West
3,331 employed
NSW
-7.7%
year on year
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Ranked by current shortage signal and projected employment growth.
Workers in this occupation
62,210
Moved in from another occupation
9,780
Moved to another occupation
4,665
Recommendation score: shortage = 2 points, no shortage = 1 point, plus 1 point for each 10% of projected growth to 2035.
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4
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3
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- 3
3
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- 4
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- 5
3
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Data status
- Classification
- OSCA 131131
- Last updated
- 2026-01-23
- Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia OSL · Jobs and Skills Australia DOM · ABS OSCA · OSCA 2025 Shortage List + ABS EEH May 2025
Labour-market data coverage
- Shortage signal and drivers: JSA Occupation Shortage List (ANZSCO unit group where applicable).
- Work profile, state distribution and education: JSA Occupation Profiles (ANZSCO mapped).
- Regional employment: JSA NERO, June 2026.
- Career-move observations: JSA DOM, last available 2020–21. Observed Australian worker transitions are not personalised recommendations; many contractors and sole traders are excluded, as are transitions below 10 workers.
- Vacancy signal: JSA Internet Vacancy Index, 3-month average (ANZSCO unit group).
- Employment outlook: JSA employment projections (ANZSCO unit group).
- Training pathways: JSA Training Occupation Pathways.
Data confidence: verified.