Construction Project Manager

A Construction Project Manager supervises all work on a building site to make sure a construction project is operating effectively. You’ll ensure the work site is adhering to all relevant codes and legislation and all your workers are being safe. Construction Project Managers keep an eye on budgets and timeframes and make sure construction work is of a high standard and completed according to plans. You’ll organise everything that’s needed on the construction site from tradespeople and subcontractors to materials and equipment.

A Construction Project Manager liaises with clients and building industry professionals so you’ll need to be a strong communicator. You’ll be managing several activities at once so organisational skills are crucial. You’ll be supervising a large team so you’ll need to be a good leader and an excellent problem solver.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a construction project manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

Blended, On Campus, Online
7 - 18 months
$0 - $9,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Blended, On Campus, Online
11 - 24 months
$0 - $19,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RII60520

Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

Online
12 months
$13,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPC50320

Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

Online
12 months
$6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management (Specialising in Construction)

Online
12 months
$4,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPC60220

Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
9 - 24 months
$0 - $24,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52889WA

Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma of Construction Management

Blended
12 months
$0 - $29,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Construction Management

On Campus
48 months
$0 - $25,035
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural Engineering)

Blended, On Campus
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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What can you do with a Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)?

16th February 2022)

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Project Management Practice?

4th February 2020)

What can you do with a Diploma of Project Management?

12th November 2019)