Construction Project Manager

Categories of acceptable employment contexts include (but are not limited to):

• Construction Company
• Property Development Company
• Project Management Consultancy (construction)
• Government Authority

Construction projects may be across a wide range of typologies including but not limited to:

• Residential
• Commercial
• Institutional
• Industrial
• Civil Infrastructure

The following typologies are considered on a case-by-case basis and determined based on a few factors including the complexity and scale of the construction project:

• Energy Infrastructure (including renewal energy projects)
• Interior fit-out
• Alterations and additions
• Renovations

Employment Tasks

Highly relevant tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating labour resources, and procurement and delivery of materials, plant and equipment.
• Consulting with architects, engineering professionals and other professionals, and technical and trades workers.
• Negotiating with building owners, property developers and subcontractors involved in the construction process to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Preparing tenders and contract bids.
• Operating and implementing coordinated work programs for sites.
• Ensuring adherence to building legislation and standards of performance, quality, cost and safety.
• Arranging submission of plans to local authorities.
• Overseeing the standard and progress of contractors’ work (client-facing Project Manager context).
• Overseeing the standard and progress of subcontractors’ work (Head Contractor Construction Manager context)

To be considered as a Construction Project Manager, the position must be involved with construction projects and in a position of authority to determine and direct the procurement of the construction projects. The position should involve establishing and monitoring the construction schedule, determining the human resources required, determining construction methodology to be adopted, having input relating to tendering, and managing liaison with key stakeholders such as clients/consultants/authorities. 

They are also expected to execute the progress reports and evaluate the risks of budget deviation and time delays and determine the course of action required to mitigate these risks. In terms of reporting line, they are expected to be involved in construction supervision overseeing a team of site managers, project engineers, site foremen, tradespersons, and consultants.

When applying for a Skills Assessment, please ensure you submit sufficient evidence supporting your proof of identity, qualification and employment claims. A full list of the documents required can be found on the VETASSESS website.

If you are nominating this managerial occupation, you must submit an organisational chart. If you are unable to obtain an organisational chart from your employer, you must provide a statutory declaration outlining the required information and the reasons why you cannot provide the information.

If you are nominating this occupation, and you are self-employed, you are required to provide the following:

• Evidence of self-employment such as sole trading or business registration details and/or official statements issued by your (registered) accountant and/or legal team. The statement from your accountant or solicitor must include the accountant’s or solicitor’s letterhead, your full name, how long you have been continuously self-employed including official dates in each role, the nature of the business conducted, the signature and contact details of the accountant or solicitor.
• Statutory declaration listing your main duties during self-employment.
• Payment evidence showing regular income from self-employment, such as client invoices together with corresponding bank statements and/or official taxation records.
• Supplementary evidence, such as contracts with clients or suppliers, client testimonials, evidence of projects completed, etc.