Degrees in Construction Management provide a knowledge base of basic methods and materials, strength of materials, surveying, scheduling, project management, estimating, construction law, construction graphics, construction accounting, construction safety, construction contracts, and related issues providing a solid base for entry level positions such as project engineer, office engineer, estimator, scheduler, cost engineer, and other related areas.  Most university programs require students to complete at least one industry internship before graduation.  The Project Management skills gained at a university program can be applied to all segments of the construction industry such as commercial, highway, industrial, hospital, marine, clean rooms, residential, refineries, and much more.

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Construction Management: A Career that Pays

Construction management careers are typically leadership positions dealing with large scale construction projects like highways, stadiums, power plants, or hospitals. These projects make up part of every country’s critical infrastructure – the places or structures which affect people’s quality of life.

In Capitol Technology University’s new construction management and critical infrastructures program, you’ll learn about the industry and gain leadership skills through hands on experience. We’ll teach you about the many project management skills and software tools used by the professionals and help you understand the importance of not only building critical infrastructures, but securing them in a digital world.

The U.S. construction industry is huge, and it’s currently experiencing a high demand for both management and skilled craft workers. “Now is a great time to get into the profession,” said President of Capitol Technology University, Dr. Brad Sims. “There aren’t enough skilled workers to cover the demand for them, and consequentially salaries tend to be pretty high even at an entry level.”

According to studies done by PAS, Inc., contractors are projecting construction staff wages to increase an average of 3.4 % in 2018. Looking at PAS’s chart below of 2017’s actual forecast, you can see that construction staff have historically not only been earning more money than exempt workers in other fields, but that the industry has room to grow back up to 2007 levels. Even during the worst of the 2008-2009 recession, the construction industry wasn’t hit as hard and recovered more quickly than other industries were able to.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Construction Managers,

on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/construction-managers.htm (visited February 16, 2018)., the below is related to Construction Management:

Summary

Construction managers need to coordinate activities on large projects.

What Construction Managers Do

Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.

Work Environment

Many construction managers have a main office, but spend most of their time working out of a field office at a construction site, where they monitor the project and make daily decisions about construction activities. The need to meet deadlines and respond to emergencies often requires construction managers to work many hours.

How to Become a Construction Manager

Construction managers typically must have a bachelor’s degree, and learn management techniques through on-the-job training. Large construction firms increasingly prefer candidates with both construction experience and a bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field.

Pay

The median annual wage for construction managers was $89,300 in May 2016.

Job Outlook

Employment of construction managers is projected to grow 11 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Construction managers are expected to be needed to oversee the anticipated increase in construction activity over the coming decade. Those with a bachelor’s degree in construction science, construction management, or civil engineering, coupled with construction experience, will have the best job prospects.

State & Area Data

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Similar Occupations

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Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.

Duties

Construction managers typically do the following:

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and work timetables

• Interpret and explain contracts and technical information to other professionals

• Report work progress and budget matters to clients

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other construction specialists

• Select subcontractors and schedule and coordinate their activities

• Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other problems

• Comply with legal requirements, building and safety codes, and other regulations

Construction managers, often called general contractors or project managers, coordinate and supervise a wide variety of projects, including the building of all types of public, residential, commercial, and industrial structures, as well as roads, memorials, and bridges. Either a general contractor or a construction manager oversees the construction phase of a project, but a construction manager may also consult with the client during the design phase to help refine construction plans and control costs.

Construction managers oversee specialized contractors and other personnel. They schedule and coordinate all construction processes so that projects meet design specifications. They ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. Some construction managers may be responsible for several projects at once—for example, the construction of multiple apartment buildings.

Construction managers work closely with other building specialists, such as architects, civil engineers, and a variety of trade workers, including stonemasons, electricians, and carpenters. Projects may require specialists in everything from structural steel and painting to landscaping, paving roads, and excavating sites. Depending on the project, construction managers may interact with lawyers and local government officials. For example, when working on city-owned property or municipal buildings, construction managers sometimes confer with city inspectors to ensure that all regulations are met.

For projects too large to be managed by one person, such as office buildings and industrial complexes, a top-level construction manager hires other construction managers to be in charge of different aspects of the project. For example, each construction manager would oversee a specific phase of the project, such as structural foundation, plumbing, or electrical work, and choose subcontractors to complete it. The top-level construction manager would then collaborate and coordinate with the other construction managers.

To maximize efficiency and productivity, construction managers often perform the tasks of a cost estimator. They use specialized cost-estimating and planning software to show how to allocate time and money in order to complete their projects. Many construction managers also use software to plan the best way to get materials to the building site.

Technology used in this occupation:

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

Work Activities

Work Context

Job Zone

Engineering — Construction Engineering Technology/Technician - This occupation may require a background in the following science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational disciplines:

Interests

Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Work Styles

Work Values

Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012 wage data  and 2010-2020 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2010-2020). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement

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