Construction project managers are currently in demand in Australia. If you have skills and qualifications that make you a Construction Project Manager then you have a good chance of getting work visa to Australia.

The job of a Construction Project Manager in Australia requires the ability to understand architectural designs and specifications. It requires the ability to manage labor resources. Construction Managers also need to coordinate the procurement and delivery of construction material, plant and equipment.

As a construction manager you may also be required to interact with architects, engineering professionals, and other technical staff. You require good communication skills in English language as you may have to communicate with subcontractors, building owners and property developers.

You also need to know how to prepare tenders and contract bids. You would be required, as a Construction Project Manager, to ensure adherence and compliance with Australian building legislations. You will be required to ensure adherence of the construction project, that you are managing, with performance specifications, quality specifications, costs and safety specifications.

Being a Construction Project Manager requires one to have knowledge about the various aspects of construction projects. One would need to submit construction plans to the various Australian local authorities.

There are no minimum qualifications or degrees required for getting work permit for Construction Project Manager Profile, in Australia. However those having civil engineering degrees or diplomas and certifications in project management have a better chance of getting a visa for this work profile. If you have experience of working on civil construction projects, and have proof to show for this experience then also your chances of getting work permit increase significantly.

Those thinking of going to study in an Australian University may opt for civil engineering course if they intend to settle in that country permanently. It seems that demand for Construction Project Managers may remain in the near future. Australia is right now seeing a sharp increase in construction of apartment projects. Construction activity in the independent houses segment also went up sharply in 2015.  This may be a major reason why demand for construction project managers has gone up in the country.

Currently Australia is offering around 1300 work permit visas for Construction Project Managers.  The work visas for this profile come under the General Skilled Migration Program.