131331 Project Builder

Role overview

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the construction, alteration and renovation of dwellings and other buildings, and the physical and human resources involved in the building process.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Tasks

• Plans, organises and manages commercial and residential building, alteration or renovation project objectives, budgets and schedules
• Assesses and interprets architectural drawings, building plans and technical specifications, and determines appropriate construction methods to use
• Develops quotes and negotiates with clients throughout the construction process
• Manages the submission of building plans to local authorities and arranges building inspections
• Coordinates and prioritises resources, including subcontractors, materials and equipment, across commercial and residential building projects
• Consults with clients, Architects, Civil Engineering Professionals, Property Developers, Building Designers and construction trades workers to plan and manage the building, alteration or renovation process
• Schedules subcontractors, monitors the building, alteration or renovation process, and ensures work adheres to building standards and regulatory and client requirements
• Manages and monitors adherence to work health and safety requirements
• Identifies and resolves issues or delays in the building, alteration or renovation process

Skill level guidance

Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.

How to use this occupation page

Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.

The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.

Alternative titles

• Professional Builder