Construction Project Manager (ANZSCO 133111): code, lists, and assessor

Construction Project Manager is ANZSCO code 133111. It sits at skill level 1, the highest level in the ANZSCO framework. The job covers planning, organising, directing, controlling, and coordinating the construction of engineering and building projects, along with all resources involved in the construction process. Registration or licensing may be required.

Who assesses it

The assessing authority for Construction Project Manager depends on your situation. The 133111 occupation page carries the current authority detail. Check it before applying, as requirements for overseas-trained workers can change.

Which lists it is on

Construction Project Manager (133111) appears on two Australian skilled occupation lists as of 2025-08-04. Being on a list means that occupation is eligible for certain visa pathways. It does not mean you are in shortage or that your application will succeed.

• Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL): opens pathways to several visa subclasses, including the subclass 189, 190, and 491. See the AU Skill Occupation List for the current position.
• Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL): relevant to the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) and some state nomination streams. Same source page.

Being on a list and having a shortage rating are two different things. The 2024 Occupation Shortage List rates Construction Project Manager as S (shortage) at the national level. That rating reflects current labour market conditions. It is separate from list membership and can change. List status sets which visa pathways are open. The shortage rating signals demand in the labour market at a point in time. Check both from the primary sources before acting on either.

New Zealand

Construction Project Manager is also on the NZ Green List at Tier 1 (Straight to Residence), effective 26 March 2025. Tier 1 means this occupation can support a direct residency pathway in New Zealand. Being on the NZ Green List is a separate status from the Australian lists. The two countries operate independent systems. Check the NZ Green List source for current criteria and conditions.

Near-miss code to check

One code sits close to 133111 in the Construction Managers group (1331):

• Project Builder (133112): covers people who organise the construction of residential or commercial buildings as a developer or owner-builder. If your role is managing construction projects on behalf of a client or employer, 133111 is the closer match. If you are building as the developer or owner, check 133112.

Find your code

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For advice on which visa pathway fits your situation, speak with a registered migration agent. We show codes and facts; we do not tell you what to apply for.