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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.
There are 9 courses available for people who want to become a Construction Project Manager. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
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Construction Managers and Supervisors need more than the skills of their apprenticeship or trade to successfully manage a complex building site (and make a name for themselves in the construction industry). This nationally recognised qualification delivers real-world skills in HR Management (recruiting, selecting, inducting, and managing a construction team); Risk and Safety Management; Project Management (scope, costs, quality); and working within a budget. Enquiry today for the learning plan, enrolment options, and start dates. Learn more.
Computational methods are at the forefront of industrial evolution, particularly in mechanical and manufacturing engineering. The Graduate Certificate in CAD and Computational Techniques covers knowledge and skills underpinning finite element method, advanced fluid dynamics and aerodynamics. This certificate will also prepare you to use CAD to design innovative and efficient engineering solutions. The learning outcomes of the course is designed to equip students with professional engineering skills and knowledge to formulate the models necessary to study, analyse, and design efficient engineering systems through the application of these concepts, communicate the solutions effectively and to develop the problem-solving skills essential to good engineering practice. Learn more.
A Diploma of Building and Construction can help you further your career in the building industry. You’ll develop your skills in construction management, including estimating costs, supervising projects and preparing contracts. Whether you work as a builder, a foreman or a building inspector, this course will give you the skills you need to take your work to a new level. The Diploma of Building and Construction covers a range of topics from structural principles to occupational health and safety. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including monitoring costing systems, preparing tender documentation and selecting building contractors. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates. Learn more.
The BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management (Specialising in Construction) is designed for project managers and team leaders working in the construction industry who have been assigned to a major project. You will learn how to scope and cost out a project, then manage the budget, quality, resources and work teams. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, study outcomes, and enrolment opportunities. Learn more.
The Master of Engineering Civil Structural will equip you with the necessary skills to address the demands of the structural engineering industry. Students with a background in civil, construction, transport, and systems engineering will especially benefit from this program as it prepares them for further career development in the structural engineering industry. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest and developing technologies in civil and structural engineering. Learn more.
In Australia, a full time Construction Project Manager generally earns $1,550 per week ($80,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
There has been a strong increase in the number of people working as a Construction Project Manager in Australia. There are currently 42,100 Construction Project Managers compared to 25,100 five years ago. Construction Project Managers can find work in all areas of Australia, particularly in regions of high population growth.
Source: Australian Government Job Outlook 2020
There are several course pathways available if you’re hoping to start a career as a Construction Project Manager. You could enrol in a Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) or a Diploma of Building and Construction (Building). You might also consider a Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management).
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Here are some potential career pathways within civil construction and construction management. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Civil Construction
Concreter
$960 weekly pay
Construction Labourer
Excavator Operator
$1,050 weekly pay
General Labourer
Loader Operator
Mobile Crane Operator
$1,400 weekly pay
Pipelayer
Rigger
Road Construction Worker
Road Marker
Steel Fixer
Traffic Controller
Building Estimator
$1,440 weekly pay
Construction Estimator
Construction Supervisor
$1,150 weekly pay
Site Foreman
Building Contractor
$1,550 weekly pay
Construction Manager
Construction Project Manager
Construction Management
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