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Construction project manager

Find out more about working as a construction project manager and the possible pathways to job opportunities.

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Construction project managers oversee building projects. There is a lot of investment in construction projects in Victoria right now. Jobs for managers are on the rise.

Find out what a construction project manager does and the related Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses and pathways you can take to secure a job.

What is a construction project manager?

Construction project managers oversee civil engineering and building projects. As a construction manager, you will:

Your goal in this role is to deliver your projects on time, on budget and with safety in mind.

Find out more about construction project managers(opens in a new window) and these related jobs on the Victorian Skills Gateway(opens in a new window):

Explore these related TAFE and training courses on the Victorian Skills Gateway(opens in a new window):

You may be eligible for government funding to help pay for your course.

Median salary

The median weekly earnings for construction managers in Australia is $3,691.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia(opens in a new window)

Note this salary is current as of January 2025 and is indicative only. A range of salaries apply to different roles across the industry.

Job demand in Victoria

Below are the employment projections for construction manager jobs in Victoria. Figures show the number of workers in 2024 and the new workers expected to enter the workforce by 2027 and 2034.

‘New workers expected’ accounts for workers adding new jobs to the economy and replacing retirees over the next 3 and 10 years. These projections are estimates only. There will be additional jobs available as people move between jobs and industries.

Region Workers 2024 New workers expected by 2027 New workers expected by 2034
Victoria 36,933 8,724 19,801
Melbourne – inner metropolitan 7,202 1,750 4,124
Melbourne – inner south-east metropolitan 2,780 610 1,318
Melbourne – southern metropolitan 5,849 1,305 2,934
Melbourne – northern metropolitan 4,378 1,087 2,649
Melbourne – eastern metropolitan 4,887 1,054 2,351
Melbourne – western metropolitan 3,906 1,060 2,610
Ballarat and surrounds (Central Highlands) 889 204 452
Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds (Loddon Campaspe) 1,211 281 587
Geelong, Colac and surrounds (Barwon) 1,965 487 1,104
Gippsland 1,385 294 633
Horsham and surrounds (Wimmera Southern Mallee) 245 63 98
Mildura, Swan Hill and surrounds (Mallee) 469 122 186
Shepparton, Seymour and surrounds (Goulburn) 633 136 265
Wangaratta, Wodonga and surrounds (Ovens Murray) 645 126 278
Warrnambool, Hamilton and surrounds (Great South Coast) 489 145 211

Source: Victorian Skills Authority Employment Projections Dashboard

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Updated 7 January 2025

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