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ANZSCO 133111 VETASSESSMLTSSL189190491Construction & building Priority processing

Construction Project Manager is a priority processing occupation: since 25 July 2026, applications lodged by people already in Australia in this group are decided ahead of other skilled applications. This affects how quickly a lodged application is processed, not whether you are invited.

Construction Project Manager

Quick answer

What points are Construction Project Managers being invited at?

The most recent 189 round that invited Construction Project Manager EOIs was on 4 June 2026, from 80 points. As at August 2026, 2,280 EOIs for 189 were waiting, including at least 398 at 80 points or more.

Data as at

Latest invitation cut-offs

189 Skilled Independent
80pts
4 June 2026 Official
Home Affairs round
491 Skilled Work Regional
70pts
22 August 2022 Official
Family sponsored round
190 Skilled Nominated

No federal cut-off. States choose who to nominate. See EOIs by state below.

Next 189 round forecast Estimate
80 points (likely 75–90)
Likely to be included in the next round, based on recent rounds.
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How Construction Project Manager ranks

Where this occupation sits among all occupations invited for the 189 visa, by the number of EOIs SkillSelect showed as invited after each round.

Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 program years

#5
of 195 occupations invited
#3 in Construction & building
Top 3% Falling

1,233 invites in last 2 program years · busiest round 488 · typical round 314

Most consistently invited

invited in 5 of 5 rounds

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

8022024-25
4312025-26
46%

Round to round · last 2 program years

314Sept 24
488Nov 24
<20Aug 25
89Nov 25
332June 26

invites per round

“Invitations” are EOIs SkillSelect shows as invited in the round month. The true number is somewhat higher because some people lodge their visa straight away.See the top 50 occupations Compare all occupations

How many Construction Project Manager EOIs are waiting?

SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official

Subclass 189 EOIs submitted, by points
At or above 80 points (last cut-off) Below cut-off
  • 100<20
  • 95<20
  • 9032
  • 8590
  • 80276
  • 75531
  • 70536
  • 65509
  • 60153
  • 5596
  • 5021
  • 45<20
  • 40<20
  • 35<20
Subclass 189 EOIs submitted, by month
01,1402,280September 2024: 190October 2024: 357November 2024: 356December 2024: 461January 2025: 757February 2025: 863March 2025: 955April 2025: 1,073May 2025: 1,207June 2025: 1,303July 2025: 1,404August 2025: 1,556September 2025: 1,675October 2025: 1,823November 2025: 1,823December 2025: 1,904January 2026: 1,979February 2026: 2,082March 2026: 2,135April 2026: 2,220May 2026: 2,252June 2026: 1,879July 2026: 1,998August 2026: 2,2802,280Sept 24Aug 26
EOIs by visa and status for Construction Project Manager
VisaSubmittedInvitedLodgedOn hold
189 Skilled Independent2,280027548
190 Skilled Nominated7,0980360133
491 State nominated7,0250195129
491 Family sponsored720<20<20

EOIs below the 65-point pass mark cannot be invited. "<20" means fewer than 20. SkillSelect hides small numbers to protect privacy. An EOI can be counted under more than one visa.

Construction Project Manager invitation round history

RoundVisaLowest points invited
4 June 202618980
13 November 202518985
21 August 202518990
7 November 202418970
5 September 202418975
13 June 202418985
8 December 2022189Offshore65
8 December 2022189Onshore65
22 August 2022189Offshore65
22 August 2022491 familyOffshore70

Which states list Construction Project Manager?

Construction Project Manager is on the official state nomination list for NSW, QLD, WA, TAS and ACT. Being listed doesn't guarantee an invitation, and a state may be closed. EOI counts are submitted 190 and 491 EOIs as at August 2026.

StateProgramOn state list190 EOIs491 EOIs
NSWClosed190 & 491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List1,3631,223
VICCheck official siteNo state list1,065951
QLDClosed190 & 491Living overseas or Living in the state1,039972
WACheck official site190 & 491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points1,4341,436
SANot open yetNot listed1,1391,069
TASOpen190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state382449
ACTNot open yet190 & 491626705
NTOpenNot listed398554

State lists and statuses come from each state's official migration website, checked 17 September 2026. General information only, not migration advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many points do I need for Construction Project Manager (133111)?

The most recent 189 round to invite Construction Project Manager (4 June 2026) started at 80 points. Cut-offs change every round, so check the round history on this page. The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.

Which visas can Construction Project Manager use?

On the current skilled occupation list, Construction Project Manager can be nominated for subclass 189, 190 and 491 (CSOL, MLTSSL).

Who assesses Construction Project Manager?

Skills assessments for Construction Project Manager are done by VETASSESS.

Which states nominate Construction Project Manager?

As last checked, Construction Project Manager is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of NSW, QLD, WA, TAS and ACT. States set their own criteria and some may be closed, so check the state pages linked on this page.

How many people are in the queue for Construction Project Manager?

As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed 2,280 submitted EOIs for Construction Project Manager under subclass 189.

Related occupations

Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data