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ANZSCO 133111

Construction Project Manager

MLTSSLCSOLSkill level 1Assessed by VETASSESSListed in the 4 June 2026 SkillSelect round (subclass 189)Regional Shortage

General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.

About this occupation

ANZSCO 2022

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.

Skill level 1

Also called

  • Building and Construction Manager

Specialisations

  • Shipbuilding Program Manager

Unit group 1331

Construction Managers

Construction Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the construction of engineering projects or buildings and dwellings, and the physical and human resources involved in building and construction.

Indicative skill level

In Australia and New Zealand

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks include

  • Leading the coordination and prioritisation of resources across projects
  • Assessing and interpreting architectural drawings and specifications
  • Coordinating resources, procurement and delivery of materials, plant and equipment
  • Consulting with Architects, Engineering Professionals and other professionals, and Technical and Trades Workers
  • Managing links between projects and monitoring overall time, costs, quality, budget and risk
  • Negotiating with stakeholders throughout the construction process and project lifecycle
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  • Developing tenders and contract bids
  • Managing and monitoring adherence to legislation and standards of performance and safety
  • Managing submission of plans to local authorities and liaising with stakeholders to undertake relevant inspections throughout the project
  • Leading and managing human resources including subcontractors, standards, progress and delivery of project and program requirements
  • Managing change and implementation of projects and programs
  • Establishing and managing project plans to ensure alignment with program strategic goals and project outcomes

Occupations in this unit group

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.

ANZSCO 2022 (the edition the CSOL uses for the 482 and 186 visas)

Title in this edition: Construction Project Manager, skill level 1

Major group
1 Managers
Sub-major group
13 Specialist Managers
Minor group
133 Construction, Distribution and Production Managers
Unit group
1331 Construction Managers

The title and groups are the same in ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 and ANZSCO 2022.

Occupation Shortage List (2026)

National rating
Regional Shortage
Confidence
Clear
Rated on
ANZSCO 2022

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List - 6 digit ANZSCO and OSCA, released 21 October 2026. CC BY 4.0.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, SkillSelect invitation rounds, CC BY 3.0 AU. Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Search another occupation