Project Builder

Highly relevant tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Interpreting architectural drawings and specifications.
• 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.
• 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.
• Building under contract, or subcontracting specialised building services.
• Overseeing the standard and progress of subcontractors’ work.
• Arranging building inspections by local authorities.

In order to be considered as a Project Builder, the position must demonstrate an ability to organise and manage a building project and be involved with understanding the technical aspects of construction. Applicants applying under this occupation are expected to have held employment where they have executed a building works contract with regards to timelines, costs, responsibilities of associated parties and resources. They should be familiar with building regulations and codes in local council areas, liaise with consultants and other building professionals, and may have an extensive network of building suppliers, tradespersons and installers to complete the buildings works.

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

• Construction Company
• Property Development Company

Project Builders may be involved in the construction and renovations of buildings of a range of typologies such as residential, commercial and retail, industrial projects. The scale of projects ranges from small to medium.

It is common for Project Builders to be self-employed. A self-employed builder may carry out a majority of the tasks themselves including being ‘on the tools’. Please refer to ‘Supporting Material for Assessment’ for documentation requirements relating to self-employed applicants.

Employment focused on civil projects (such as roads, bridges, tunnels) or large scale construction projects are considered more appropriate for the occupation Construction Project Manager.

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

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 selfemployed, 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.