Explore career options in construction management
Here you can find information on career options and pathways in construction management.
You can also discover where to look for job vacancies, as well as professional associations, mentoring and international opportunities.
Opportunities
In this degree, you will learn about construction and building practices, developing a rigorous understanding of construction law and ethics, sustainable construction, business management, construction economics, project management, and property development in a global context.
As a graduate, you will be prepared for a rewarding career as a construction professional. Your industry knowledge combined with strong skills in problem-solving, decision-making, communication and technology will prepare you for leadership roles across the full spectrum of construction projects. Career opportunities for construction managers are expected to grow over the next few years.
Career fields
- Government—local, state and federal
- Commercial construction
- Road construction
- Property development
- Facilities management
- Real estate development
- Building
- Civil engineering/infrastructure
- Construction/real estate consulting
- Project management
- Consulting
- Railways
- Transportation systems
- Building surveying
- Contracting and sub-contracting
- Contract administration
- Quantity surveying
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Sustainability
Employment roles
- Graduate project manager
- Construction project officer
- Project manager / administrator
- Quantity surveyor
- Assistant project manager
- Facilities management – graduate role
- Contract administrator
- Graduate estimator
- Construction manager
- Building consultant / inspector
- Site environmental advisor
- Contract manager
- Site supervisor
- Infrastructure project manager
- Estimator
- Construction graduate
Occupation snapshot
Employed
131,800
Annual growth
6,300
Weekly earnings
$3,691
Part-time share
8%
This data is based on the occupation profile for construction managers retrieved from the Government's website August 2024.
Your employability
In addition to knowledge and skills directly related to your program of study, you will also develop a range of other skills such as teamwork, analytical, communication through academic study, employment, voluntary work, sporting and recreational activities and life experience.
Recognising the value employers place on these skills is an important factor in your graduate job search. You can further develop your employability with these resources:
Vacancies
Information on relevant vacancies can be found in a wide range of sources:
- (formerly Grad 色情网站)
Notable alumni
Michael McVeigh and Greg O'Shea, both Griffith University alumni, established a successful civil construction business, OM Civil, in Mudgeeraba, which has significantly contributed to Queensland's infrastructure. Their deep friendship, formed during their university years, has been crucial to their professional success and their commitment to community support and charity.
Job application resources
Craft a stand-out resume and cover letter, and learn how to prepare for job interviews.
Approach potential employers
Many work opportunities are not advertised, so we recommend approaching potential employers with the aim of researching their needs and how your skills, experience, interests and qualifications could match theirs.
This is called informational interviewing and will benefit you by:
- clarifying your specific career direction
- enhancing your professional network
- increasing your chances of being offered a job.
Industry outlook
The website includes helpful information such as job descriptions, employment prospects, average weekly earnings and skills requirements. Every job title in the database has a skills section to help you identify and describe essential skills for your future career.
The website also has job descriptions and a useful career insight section.
The website has up-to-date information on graduate salaries, especially the Graduate Outlook Survey (GOS) National Report, which contains undergraduate salary figures.
More detailed information is available at the portal.
Professional associations
Joining a professional association is a great way to interact with people in your field who can assist you to explore your career options and potentially find employment opportunities. These associations hold regular professional development and networking events:
Students are welcome to join and often receive a discount on their membership.
Mentoring
The award-winning Industry Mentoring Program provides an excellent opportunity to further develop your employability and build professional networks.
The program is available to students with more than 80CP as well as recent graduates.
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and is committed to fostering quality education and a more equitable and just society, where everyone has a chance to thrive while fostering partnerships for the goals.
Further careers information
Careers counselling
Individual career counselling sessions are available to all current students and recent graduates.
You can book an initial appointment via CareerHub.
Career planning
Our website has an array of career planning resources you can explore at any stage of your student journey.
Career Readiness
Check out our Career Readiness site in Learning@Griffith for additional information and resources for your career development learning:
Please note: The content on this webpage is a guide only. Please refer to degree-specific information and accreditation requirements of your profession on the Degree and Course Finder website and with the relevant professional accreditation body for your degree.