Project Builders plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the construction, alteration and renovation of dwellings and other buildings, and the physical and human resources involved in the building process.

Skill Level

1

Alternative Titles

• Professional Builder

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Project Builder is Vocational & Education Training Assessment (VETASSESS). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

• Qualification assessed at Australian Bachelor degree or higher in a highly relevant field of study AND at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years
• Applicants must meet both the qualification and employment requirements to obtain a positive skills assessment
• Highly relevant fields of study include:
  • Building Science and Technology
  • Building Construction Management

Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the construction of civil engineering projects, buildings and dwellings, and the physical and human resources involved in building and construction.

Tasks

• Interpreting architectural drawings and specifications
• Coordinating labour resources, and procurement and delivery of materials, plant and equipment
• Consulting with Architects, Engineering Professionals and other professionals, and Technical and Trades Workers
• Negotiating with building owners, property developers and subcontractors involved in the construction process to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
• Preparing tenders and contract bids
• Operating and implementing coordinated work programs for sites
• Ensuring adherence to building legislation and standards of performance, quality, cost and safety
• Arranging submission of plans to local authorities
• Building under contract, or subcontracting specialised building services
• Overseeing the standard and progress of subcontractors’ work
• Arranging building inspections by local authorities

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

Occupations in this Group

• 133111 Construction Project Manager
• 133112 Project Builder