Construction Project Manager — Subclass 190 Pathway
Skilled Nominated visa · Permanent
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 190 — Skilled Nominated visa
- Points test
- Yes — points-tested via SkillSelect
- Sponsor
- State / territory nomination required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,640 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~8-14 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 for migration purposes — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Construction Project Manager × Subclass 190 — pathway overview
Construction Project Manager (ANZSCO 133111) qualifies for the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa through its listing on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). The Subclass 190 is a permanent points-tested visa requiring both a positive skills assessment and state or territory government nomination. Applicants must lodge an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect and be invited by a state or territory that has assessed regional or jurisdictional demand for construction project management expertise. State programs vary in their requirements and may favour applicants with current residence or employment in the nominating state. Skills assessment is typically conducted by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) or Engineers Australia. Key requirements include achieving the minimum 65 points (competitive effective minimums are generally higher), being under 45 years of age at invitation, demonstrating competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent), and committing to live and work in the nominating state for at least two years post-grant. State nomination adds five points to the SkillSelect score. Application fees start from approximately $4,640 and processing typically takes eight to fourteen months. 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 190. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at invitation
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment in a nominated occupation on a state list
- State or territory nomination (each state runs its own program)
- Commitment to live and work in the nominating state
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Construction Project Manager
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 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.