Adelaide

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
11 - 18 months
$0 - $9,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $19,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • 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.
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.
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.
CPC60220

Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

Online, Traineeship
2 - 12 months
$0 - $9,200
  • 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
36 - 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
48 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)

On Campus, Online
48 months
$0 - $98,808
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Construction Management

On Campus
24 months
$69,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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