Construction Manager
A challenging career where no two days are the same.
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What's it like to be a Construction Manager?
Construction Managers oversee and advise staff on all matters concerning the day-to-day running of job site operations. They are involved in all aspects of a building site’s operations and need to have a thorough understanding of the building and construction industry.
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Tasks and duties
- Interpreting architectural drawings and specifications.
- Coordinating labour resources and procurement and delivery of materials, plant and equipment.
- Negotiating with building owners, property developers and subcontractors involved in the construction process to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
How to become a Construction Manager
- Most Construction Managers start out as entry-level employees in the construction industry. Everyone working in the construction industry needs to have a White Card. Holding a valid White Card means that you have completed official, certified general construction induction training with a registered organisation within Australia.
- Gain as much practical experience as possible. Every project is different, so the more diverse and varied your experience, the better equipped you’ll be to handle whatever situation you’re presented with as a Construction Manager.
- Complete a qualification such as the Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) (CPC50320) or Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) (CPC60220). This course is designed to give you an advanced knowledge of building projects to allow you to provide advisory, administrative and management services for the construction of large, high-rise and complex buildings.
- Check the builder registration requirements with the appropriate licensing body in your State or Territory.
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How do Construction Managers rate their role?
Average ratings calculated from 41 Construction Managers surveyed on SEEK.
Work-life balance
3.7
Job satisfaction
4.3
Career progression opportunities
3.9
Job security
3.7
Pay / Salary
4.0
Variety of work
4.5
Job market trends for Construction Managers
Location
AustraliaProjected job growth
National increase over next 5 years
2021
2026
Source: National Skills Commission. Construction Managers
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Latest Construction Manager reviews
Latest reviews from 37 Construction Managers surveyed on SEEK.
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Mar 2021
Construction management takes a lot of patience
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Applied Science
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Medium (20-199 employees)
Specialisation
Project delivery
The good things
Autonomous ability to mould the delivery department to systems and processes created by me.
The challenges
Extremely busy, managing aspects and overseeing all projects our office has in construction
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Mar 2021
Construction is great but some idiots in the game
Reviewer's Qualification
Certificate III in Electrical (Electrician)
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Construction
The good things
Variety and a great challenge yet very rewarding at the same time. Always somthing new going on so every day is different
The challenges
Low hours and low periods away from home, big expectations on safety and having to deal with people who should reconsider if they are suitable for construction work in remote areas
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