career

Project manager

Project Managers are the construction orchestrators! They plan, organise and oversee construction projects from start to finish. With their leadership and management skills, they ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction.

What does this job involve?

Project planning

Developing project plans, objectives, and scopes

Team leadership

Managing and leading project teams and stakeholders

Resource allocation

Assigning tasks and allocating resources

Budget management

Overseeing project budgets and financials

Timeline management

Tracking project timelines and milestones

Risk assessment

Identifying and mitigating project risks

Communication

Coordinating with stakeholders and team members

Reporting

Providing comprehensive updates on all project aspects to management and clients

Quality Assurance

Ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards

Documentation

Maintaining project records, reports, and documentation

How do I get into this career?

At least five to seven years of relevant onsite experience is required (usually as a qualified tradesperson performing a role of Foreman and/or Site Manager), combined with a Diploma level qualification.

Salary expectations

Low $77,800
Median $157,200
High $218,000

Recommended training

CERTIFICATE IV IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION (SITE MANAGEMENT)

DIPLOMA BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION (MANAGEMENT)

ADVANCED DIPLOMA BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION (MANAGEMENT)