Construction Management

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Construction Supervisor

Construction Supervisors oversee projects, ensuring progress and safety, while organising materials and workers, requiring strong leadership skills.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Beginner

Site Foreman

A Site Foreman supervises construction activities, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to safety standards while coordinating resources and tasks.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner

Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Managers ensure site safety, quality, and budget adherence, requiring strong communication and leadership skills.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Beginner

Building Supervisor

A Building Supervisor manages construction projects, organising labour, materials, and safety standards while ensuring plans are followed accurately.

Avg yearly income $115,180
Skill level Beginner

Construction Manager

Construction Managers oversee projects, ensuring timely, budget-friendly completion while managing finances and leading teams.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Beginner

Building Inspector

A Building Inspector ensures construction projects meet Australian codes by inspecting plans and sites for safety and compliance.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Unknown

Quantity Surveyor

A Quantity Surveyor manages construction costs, preparing estimates, monitoring expenses, and liaising with stakeholders while ensuring accuracy.

Avg yearly income $119,600
Skill level Unknown

Site Manager

A Site Manager oversees construction sites, ensuring timely, budget-compliant project completion while coordinating workers and maintaining safety standards.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Unknown

BIM Manager

A BIM Manager oversees Building Information Modelling processes, ensuring accurate digital models and collaboration across construction projects.

Avg yearly income $114,400
Skill level Unknown

Building Consultant

A Building Consultant advises on compliance and safety in construction projects, assessing plans and inspections to ensure quality standards are met.

Avg yearly income $80,964
Skill level Unknown

Structural Project Manager

A Structural Project Manager oversees structural projects, ensuring they meet specifications, safety standards, and budgets while coordinating teams and resolving issues.

Avg yearly income $111,072
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in construction management

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Blended, On Campus, Online
7 - 18 months
$3,245 - $11,986
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Supervisor Site Foreman
Construction Project Manager Construction Estimator Building Supervisor Building Contractor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Construction Project Manager Construction Estimator Building Supervisor Building Contractor + 4 more
CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Blended, Online
11 - 18 months
$6,000 - $9,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Supervisor Site Foreman
Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Construction Estimator Building Contractor Building Supervisor
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Construction Estimator Building Contractor Building Supervisor + 5 more
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction
On Campus, Online
16 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Builders Labourer Construction Supervisor Site Foreman
Building Contractor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Builders Labourer Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Building Contractor + 1 more
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management (Specialising in Construction)
Online
12 months
$4,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Construction Supervisor
Site Foreman
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Construction Supervisor Site Foreman + 1 more
CPC50320

Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Online
12 months
$6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Construction Manager
Construction Project Manager Building Supervisor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Building Supervisor + 2 more
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)
Blended, Online
6 - 12 months
$850 - $9,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Foreman Construction Manager Building Supervisor
Construction Supervisor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Foreman Construction Manager Building Supervisor Construction Supervisor + 1 more

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
Online
12 months
$12,738
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Construction Engineer Structural Engineer
Infrastructure Engineer Structural Project Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Construction Engineer Structural Engineer Infrastructure Engineer Structural Project Manager + 2 more
RII50420

Diploma of Civil Construction Management
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 15 months
$0 - $6,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager
RII40720

Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Supervision)
On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$0 - $4,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Supervisor Site Foreman
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Supervisor Site Foreman
RII40720

Certificate IV in Civil Construction
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,725
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Supervisor Construction Manager Site Foreman
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Supervisor Construction Manager Site Foreman
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.
Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Building Contractor
Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Site Supervisor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Building Contractor Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Site Supervisor + 3 more

Graduate Diploma of Construction Management
Blended
12 months
$29,534 - $29,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Project Manager Construction Consultant Construction Site Manager
Quantity Surveyor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Project Manager Construction Consultant Construction Site Manager Quantity Surveyor + 1 more

Bachelor of Construction Management
On Campus
48 months
$0 - $25,035
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Quantity Surveyor Construction Manager Site Manager
Construction Project Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Quantity Surveyor Construction Manager Site Manager Construction Project Manager + 1 more

Master of Architecture
Blended, On Campus
16 - 42 months
$0 - $127,714
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect BIM Manager Project Architect
Architectural Designer Interior Architect
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect BIM Manager Project Architect Architectural Designer Interior Architect + 2 more

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural Engineering)
Blended, On Campus
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Structural Engineer Bridge Engineer
Construction Project Manager Geotechnical Engineer Tunnel Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Structural Engineer Bridge Engineer Construction Project Manager Geotechnical Engineer Tunnel Engineer + 3 more

Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 4 years
$0 - $98,808
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Site Manager
Site Supervisor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Site Manager Site Supervisor + 1 more

Master of Planning
Blended, On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $45,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Planner Town Planner Urban Planner
Construction Planner GIS Specialist Land Use Planner
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Planner Town Planner Urban Planner Construction Planner GIS Specialist Land Use Planner + 3 more

Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$30,400 - $44,550
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Inspector Building Surveyor Construction Surveyor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Inspector Building Surveyor Construction Surveyor

Master of Construction Management
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$59,067 - $127,714
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Engineer Construction Manager Construction Project Manager
Site Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Engineer Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Site Manager + 1 more

Graduate Certificate in Building Surveying
On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $35,552
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Inspector Building Surveyor Construction Surveyor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Inspector Building Surveyor Construction Surveyor
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