1191-13 Project Builder

Specialisations/Job Titles

• Professional Builder

Tasks & Duties

Manages the construction of dwellings and other buildings.

• examines clients' drawings and other specifications, prepares and submits tenders, quotes and prices
• arranges submission of plans to local authorities
• builds under contract, or subcontracts specialised building services
• coordinates labour resources, procurement and delivery of materials, plant and equipment
• oversees the standard and progress of subcontractors' work
• arranges building inspections by local authorities
• may arrange drawing-up of plans and specifications
• may consult with architects and associates about building styles, methods and materials
• may estimate quantities of building materials

Entry Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

This can be relevant when applying for temporary business sponsorship, and in some cases in applying for skills assessment.

Skilled Occupations List

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List. You could consider applying for Skilled Migration to Australia.

If you nominated the occupation of Project Builder, you would score 50 points for skill in the skilled migration points test.

The skills assessing authority for this occupation is VETASSESS.

Migration Occupations in Demand List

This occupation is not on the Migration Occupations in Demand List.

Employer Nomination Scheme

An Australian business can sponsor you for a permanent visa Employer Nomination). The occupation of Project Builder is on the gazetted list of occupations approved for ENS visas. Your occupation would be skills assessed by VETASSESSThe entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

Temporary Business Sponsorship

An Australian or overseas business can sponsor you for a temporary visa lasting for up to 4 years (subclass 457 visa - see Temporary Business Sponsorship). The occupation of Project Builder is not on the gazetted list of occupations approved for temporary business sponsorship.