Construction Management

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

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 Advanced

Construction Manager

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

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

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 Advanced

Site Supervisor

A Site Supervisor manages daily construction operations, ensuring safety, quality, and timely progress while coordinating labour, materials, and plans.

Avg yearly income $120,640
Skill level Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

Construction Planner

Construction Planners coordinate and schedule construction projects, ensuring timelines and resources are managed effectively for on-time completion.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Construction Site Manager

A Construction Site Manager oversees site operations, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget while coordinating activities and managing staff.

Avg yearly income $173,056
Skill level Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Advanced
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
11 - 18 months
$0 - $10,718
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Foreman Building Estimator Construction Supervisor
Construction Project Manager Building Supervisor Building Contractor Building Inspector Site Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Foreman Building Estimator Construction Supervisor Construction Project Manager Building Supervisor Building Contractor Building Inspector Site Manager + 5 more
CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Project Manager Site Manager Site Supervisor
Site Foreman Construction Manager Building Estimator Construction Estimator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Project Manager Site Manager Site Supervisor Site Foreman Construction Manager Building Estimator Construction Estimator + 4 more
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $5,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Site Manager Construction Supervisor Site Foreman
Construction Manager Building Supervisor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Site Manager Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Construction Manager Building Supervisor + 2 more

Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Structural Engineer Design Engineer Project Engineer
BIM Manager Architectural Engineer Facade Engineer Civil Engineer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Structural Engineer Design Engineer Project Engineer BIM Manager Architectural Engineer Facade Engineer Civil Engineer + 4 more
CPC50320

Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Online
12 months
$6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Site Manager Superintendent Construction Project Manager
Construction Manager Project Coordinator Contract Administrator Construction Planner
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Site Manager Superintendent Construction Project Manager Construction Manager Project Coordinator Contract Administrator Construction Planner + 4 more

Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering: Structural
Online
6 months
$5,094
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Design Engineer Engineering Consultant Structural Engineer
Structural Project Manager Civil Engineer Planning Engineer Site Engineer Draftsperson Geotechnical Engineer Quantity Surveyor
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Design Engineer Engineering Consultant Structural Engineer Structural Project Manager Civil Engineer Planning Engineer Site Engineer Draftsperson Geotechnical Engineer Quantity Surveyor + 7 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Services Engineer Maintenance Engineer Refrigeration Mechanic
Site Supervisor Sustainability Consultant Automation Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Services Engineer Maintenance Engineer Refrigeration Mechanic Site Supervisor Sustainability Consultant Automation Technician + 3 more

Professional Certificate in Essential Practices for Electrical Safety, Earthing, and Lightning Protection
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Supervisor Safety Officer Power Systems Engineer
EEHA Inspector Maintenance Engineer Electrical Power Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Supervisor Safety Officer Power Systems Engineer EEHA Inspector Maintenance Engineer Electrical Power Engineer + 3 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
Construction Site Manager Project Scheduler Contracts Manager Quality Assurance Manager Health and Safety Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Construction Supervisor Construction Site Manager Project Scheduler Contracts Manager Quality Assurance Manager Health and Safety Manager + 5 more
CPCWHS1001

Prepare To Work Safely In The Construction Industry
On Campus
7 hours
$125
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Supervisor Mobile Crane Operator Demolition Worker
Traffic Controller Builders Labourer Construction Labourer General Labourer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Supervisor Mobile Crane Operator Demolition Worker Traffic Controller Builders Labourer Construction Labourer General Labourer + 4 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
Structural Project Manager Infrastructure Engineer Project Engineer Transport Engineer Engineering Consultant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Construction Engineer Structural Engineer Structural Project Manager Infrastructure Engineer Project Engineer Transport Engineer Engineering Consultant + 5 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Repair of Concrete
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Inspector Construction Supervisor Civil Engineer
Civil Engineering Technician Structural Engineer Site Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Inspector Construction Supervisor Civil Engineer Civil Engineering Technician Structural Engineer Site Engineer + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Onshore and Offshore Pipeline Systems
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager Project Manager Compliance Officer
Safety Officer Process Engineer Mechanical Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager Project Manager Compliance Officer Safety Officer Process Engineer Mechanical Engineer + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Digital Twins and Simulation Monitoring
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Data Analyst Urban Planner
Systems Engineer Maintenance Engineer Grid Engineer Construction Project Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Data Analyst Urban Planner Systems Engineer Maintenance Engineer Grid Engineer Construction Project Manager + 4 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Wiring Standards: AS/NZS 3000:2018 (Australia and New Zealand Only)
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrician Electrical Design Engineer Site Supervisor
Electrical Engineer Electrical Technician EEHA Inspector Compliance Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrician Electrical Design Engineer Site Supervisor Electrical Engineer Electrical Technician EEHA Inspector Compliance Officer + 4 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Structural Design for Non-Structural Engineers
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineering Technician Structural Designer Civil Engineer
Building Services Engineer Construction Project Manager Architect Construction Manager Civil Draftsperson Quantity Surveyor
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineering Technician Structural Designer Civil Engineer Building Services Engineer Construction Project Manager Architect Construction Manager Civil Draftsperson Quantity Surveyor + 6 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BIM Manager Architectural Technologist Construction Project Manager
Facilities Manager Design Coordinator Architectural Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BIM Manager Architectural Technologist Construction Project Manager Facilities Manager Design Coordinator Architectural Technician + 3 more
52924WA

Graduate Certificate in Civil Construction Management
Online
6 months
$5,634
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Manager Site Manager Operations Manager
Project Engineer Construction Manager Quality Assurance Manager Field Engineer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Manager Site Manager Operations Manager Project Engineer Construction Manager Quality Assurance Manager Field Engineer + 4 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Project Management for Engineers and Technicians
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Manager Project Engineer Construction Project Manager
Technical Project Manager Engineering Consultant Site Manager Site Supervisor Program Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Manager Project Engineer Construction Project Manager Technical Project Manager Engineering Consultant Site Manager Site Supervisor Program Manager + 5 more
RII50420

Diploma of Civil Construction Management
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 15 months
$0 - $12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager
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