Construction Project Manager — Subclass 186 Pathway
Employer Nomination Scheme visa · Permanent
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 186 — Employer Nomination Scheme visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,770 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~6-15 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Construction Project Manager for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Construction Project Manager × Subclass 186 — pathway overview
Construction Project Manager (ANZSCO 133111) qualifies for the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa through its listing on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), making it eligible for permanent employer-sponsored migration. The Subclass 186 is not points-tested; it requires an approved employer nomination for a genuine Construction Project Manager role. The Direct Entry stream requires a positive skills assessment from the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) or Engineers Australia, depending on the engineering and project management background of the applicant. The assessment verifies qualifications, work experience, and professional competence against Australian standards. The Temporary Residence Transition stream is available to Subclass 482 or 457 holders who have completed at least two years of qualifying employment with the sponsoring employer. Key requirements include being under 45 years of age, holding competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent), at least three years of relevant experience managing construction projects (Direct Entry), and standard health and character clearances. The employer must hold approved sponsor status and demonstrate genuine labour market need through testing. Processing typically takes six to fifteen months and fees start from approximately $4,770. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 186. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at application (with limited exemptions)
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Nominated by an approved Australian employer
- Positive skills assessment in the nominated occupation (Direct Entry stream)
- At least three years of relevant work experience (Direct Entry stream)
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Construction Project Manager
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Construction Project Manager
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.