Specialisations

Not applicable

 

Skill Level

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

 

Job Description & Tasks

Estimates and monitors construction costs from the feasibility stage, through tender preparation, to the construction period and beyond.

• prepares preliminary cost estimates from sketches and statements of requirements
• studies architectural and engineering drawings and specifications to estimate total costs
• consults with architects, builders and engineers, financiers, developers and owners
• prepares detailed cost plans and estimates as tools for budgetary control
• prepares material lists, produces bills of quantities for tendering purposes and advises clients on tenders when received
• administers construction contracts and measures and approves progress payments
• monitors changes of design, assesses effects on cost, and measures, values and negotiates variations to designs
• advises on costs of alterations to existing buildings or structures, on various materials and construction methods, and on alternative contractual procedures and clauses
• prepares final cost statements
• may supervise and coordinate the work of building technicians
• may prepare specifications and contract documents

 

This occupation is included in the following occupation lists;

Skilled Occupations List (SQL)

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List and can be applied for under the Skilled Migration Programme.

Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)

This occupation is included in the Migration Occupations in Demand List. You must have 12 months work experience in this occupation or a closely related occupation to claim the available 15 or 20 MODL points.

Skilled Regional Sponsored (SRS)

This visa allows you to be sponsored by a relative living in a Designated Area or to be nominated by a State or Territory government. To apply for nomination by a State/Territory your occupation must in demand in that particular government.

Please note that many occupations in demand by a State or Territory are required to have a specialisation and not all specialisations are detailed in the lists. You can check for further information through CMS or directly through the State or Territory.

This occupation is in demand in;
Western Australia
Australian Capital Territory

Temporary Business Sponsorship (457)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for temporary business sponsorship and may be sponsored for a 457 visa.

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for the Employer Nomination Scheme and may be nominated by a company under the ENS.