# Construction Project Manager (ANZSCO 133111)

Source: Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect invitation round results; per-occupation invitation counts are ImmiTrend estimates (the Department publishes totals and cut-offs, not per-occupation counts)  
Data as at: 12 November 2026 (EOI pool: October 2026)  
Page: https://immitrend.com.au/occupations/construction-project-manager-133111

## Summary

As at November 2026, Construction Project Manager (ANZSCO 133111) is still invited through the subclass 189: the 15 October 2026 round invited it at 80 points, for EOIs with a date of effect up to 4 September 2026 (an estimated 451–468 invitations, 20.9% of its 2,163 EOIs at 65+). The October 2026 189 pool holds 2,118 EOIs (12 at 85+ points), with 7,110 in 190 and 7,086 in 491. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 95 points (12 November 2026) and 491 at 100 points (30 April 2026), community reported. Four states list the occupation for 190 or 491. The 189 cut-off ranged 70–90 over the last 6 rounds, rising.

## Pathways

| Visa | Pathway | Latest cut-off | Source | Status | Grants |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 189 | Skilled Independent | 80 (15 October 2026, DOE 4 September 2026) | official | Every round | 152–155 (2025-26*) |
| 190 | State nominated | 95 (12 November 2026) | community-reported | 4 states list it | 338–344 (2025-26*) |
| 491 | Regional, state or family | 100 (30 April 2026) | community-reported | 4 states list it | 134–146 (2025-26*) |
| 186 | Employer sponsored | No points test | – | Employer | 108 (2024-25) |

## Will I get a 189 invitation as a Construction Project Manager?

Likely at 80 points or more. Construction Project Manager was invited in 6 recent 189 rounds, most recently at 80 on 15 Oct 2026.

### Last 189 round (15 October 2026)

| Cut-off | Date of effect | Est. invited | Queue invited |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 80 | on or before 4 September 2026 | 451–468 | 20.9% (451 of 2,163 EOIs at 65+) |

Cut-off and date of effect: Home Affairs. Invitations and queue share: ImmiTrend estimates from the 1 October 2026 EOI pool.

ImmiTrend's frozen prediction for this round was 85 points; every occupation's prediction and result: https://immitrend.com.au/189-prediction/2026-10-15.

Next 189 round: date not announced; forecast pending.

## Which state could nominate a Construction Project Manager?

Four states list Construction Project Manager for 2026-27: NSW, VIC, QLD and WA are open.

## All states as a table

| State | Status | Listed | 190 queue | 491 queue | 85+ | Last cut-off | State places 190 / 491 (all occupations) | 190 + 491 grants |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NSW New South Wales | open | 190, 491 | 1,507 | 1,323 | 872 | 190 · 95 · 12 November 2026 | – / – | 303 |
| VIC Victoria | open | 190, 491 | 1,158 | 971 | 631 | 190 · 95 · 19 May 2026 | 900 / – | 29 |
| QLD Queensland | open | 190, 491 | 1,063 | 981 | 572 | 190 · 80 · 21 May 2026 | – / – | 11 |
| SA South Australia | open · onshore only | Not listed | 1,204 | 1,129 | 710 | 190 · 75 · 18 February 2026 | – / – | 7 |
| WA Western Australia | open | 190, 491 | 1,493 | 1,504 | 1,032 | 190 · 80 · 5 March 2026 | – / – | 6 |
| TAS Tasmania | open | Not listed | 397 | 446 | 266 | – | 1,250 / 800 | 1 |
| NT Northern Territory | closed | Not listed | 412 | 583 | 301 | 491 · 80 · 8 April 2025 | – / – | 1 |
| ACT Australian Capital Territory | open | Not listed | 669 | 730 | 451 | – | – / – | 21 |

## How many Construction Project Manager visas are actually granted?

2025-26, provisional: 338–344 × 190, 152–155 × 189, 134–146 × 491 (186 and 494 not yet published). 712 skilled visas for Construction Project Manager in 2024-25, the 22nd most of 581 occupations: 225 × 189 (+70%), 191 × 190 (+87%), 188 × 491 (+242%), 108 × 186 (+24%).

| Visa | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | Change | 2025-26* |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 186 | 87 | 108 | +24% | – |
| 190 | 102 | 191 | +87% | 338–344 |
| 491 | 55 | 188 | +242% | 134–146 |
| 189 | 132 | 225 | +70% | 152–155 |
| 494 | 0 | 0 | – | – |

## Cut-off history

### 189 rounds, latest 8

Where it ranks (last 2 FY): #14 of 170 occupations by 189 invitations (top 8%); invited in 4 of 4 rounds; invitations per round +144% this FY so far (468 in 1 round) against last FY (576 in 3 rounds).

| Date | Min. points | Date of effect | Est. invited | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15 October 2026 | 80 | 4 September 2026 | 451–468 | official |
| 4 June 2026 | 80 | – | 402–468 | official |
| 13 November 2025 | 85 | – | 81–95 | official |
| 21 August 2025 | 90 | – | 11–13 | official |
| 7 November 2024 | 70 | – | 292–465 | official |
| 5 September 2024 | 75 | – | 312–379 | official |
| 13 June 2024 | 85 | – | 92–115 | official |
| 8 December 2022 | 65 | – | – | official |

### State rounds, latest 8

| Date | Subclass | State | Min. points | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12 November 2026 | 190 | NSW | 95 | community-reported |
| 21 October 2026 | 190 | NSW | 90 | community-reported |
| 21 May 2026 | 190 | QLD | 80 | community-reported |
| 20 May 2026 | 190 | QLD | 80 | community-reported |
| 19 May 2026 | 190 | VIC | 95 | community-reported |
| 5 May 2026 | 190 | QLD | 80 | community-reported |
| 30 April 2026 | 491 | NSW | 100 | community-reported |
| 29 April 2026 | 190 | QLD | 85 | community-reported |

## Frequently asked questions

### What points do you need for Construction Project Manager subclass 189?

Construction Project Manager last invited (189) 15 October 2026 at 80 points; ranged 70–90 over its last 6 invited rounds. At 80 points, EOIs with a date of effect up to 4 September 2026 were invited.

### Was I invited in the 15 October 2026 189 round as Construction Project Manager?

In the 15 October 2026 round, Construction Project Manager EOIs at 85 points or more were invited; at 80 points, those with a date of effect on or before 4 September 2026; at 75 or less, none. ImmiTrend estimates 451–468 invitations, 20.9% of the 2,163 EOIs at 65+ points.

### Is the Construction Project Manager subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

Rising: across the last 6 189 rounds the Construction Project Manager cut-off ranged 70–90, from 75 (5 September 2024) to 80 (15 October 2026).

### Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Construction Project Manager (subclass 189)?

Over Construction Project Manager's last 6 invited 189 rounds (latest 15 October 2026) cut-offs ranged 70–90. Met: 95: 6 of 6, 90: 6 of 6, 85: 5 of 6, 80: 4 of 6, 75: 2 of 6, 70: 1 of 6. At 80 points, EOIs with a date of effect up to 4 September 2026 were invited.

### What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Construction Project Manager?

For Construction Project Manager: subclass 190 was last invited at 95 points (12 November 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 100 points (30 April 2026).

### How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Construction Project Manager?

States and territories issue 190 and 491 invitations under their own policies, not national EOI queue order. Check My Score compares your profile with community-reported invited samples for Construction Project Manager; samples may be incomplete.

### Which states nominate Construction Project Manager for 190/491?

Construction Project Manager is on the current 190/491 state nomination lists of: NSW, QLD, VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

### How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY2026-27 for Construction Project Manager?

About 252–269 subclass 189 places are estimated left for Construction Project Manager in FY2026-27 after the 15 October 2026 round, of 720 for the year. Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so the places are an ImmiTrend estimate.

### How often are Construction Project Manager invitation rounds held?

Subclass 189: 1 federal round so far in FY2026-27 (15 October 2026); Construction Project Manager received invitations in 1 of them. State nominations in FY2026-27: subclass 190 invitations on 2 round dates and subclass 491 on none (NSW; 80–95 points).

### How many Construction Project Manager visas were granted in 2024-25?

712 main applicants: 225 through 189, 191 through 190, 188 through 491 and 108 through 186.

## Sources

- Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect invitation round results (189 cut-offs)
- Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect EOI data dashboard (EOI pool)
- State and territory nomination program pages (lists, program status, places)
- Department of Home Affairs — BP0068 visa grants by occupation (CC BY 4.0)
- 190 and 491 cut-offs are reported by ImmiTrend users unless marked official

Figures are from the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect EOI data dashboard and invitation round results, compiled by ImmiTrend (CC BY 4.0: cite ImmiTrend and link to the page).