Construction managers work across a range of interrelated disciplines on residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.

This is a management-oriented degree that will prepare you for professional roles in the building and infrastructure construction industries.

The course is designed in collaboration with Curtin’s industry partners, including the Australian Institute of Building, the Masters Builders Association of Western Australia, Broad Construction and Laing O’Rourke. You will learn from dedicated professionals with  construction-related qualifications and experience.

Learning areas include:

• construction technologies
• quantity measurement
• project planning and management
• strategy and financial management
• contract administration
• construction law
• cost estimating, planning and management
• communication skills.

You will have the opportunity to visit construction sites in Perth and participate in international study trips.

Throughout your course you will complete projects and assignments related to the construction industry, and in your fourth year you may complete a supervised research project in the honours stream.

You are required to undertake 80 days’ work experience prior to graduating. 

How this course will make you industry ready

• You will have the opportunity to participate in work experience or supervised site visits, giving you real-world exposure.
• The course is designed in collaboration with construction industry professionals, ensuring you learn the most up-to-date skills and knowledge in construction management.
• You'll be required to complete a supervised research project in fourth year.
• You will also complete projects and assignments related to the construction industry throughout your course.

Professional recognition

Membership is available with Australian Institute of Building; Australian Institute of Building Surveyors*; Board of Quantity Surveyors, Malaysia*; Chartered Institute of Building^; Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Careers

• Construction manager
• Contract administrator
• Project manager
• Building technician
• Property developer
• Building surveyor
• Building contractor
• Estimator
• Quantity surveyor

Industries

• Building and construction
• Local government
• Infrastructure
• Mining
• Oil and gas