Frequently Asked Questions
What is construction management?
Construction management is the process of managing, coordinating, and supervising the construction process from concept development through project completion in a timely and economic manner. Construction projects may be commercial, residential, mechanical, highway/heavy civil, electrical, environmental, industrial, and specialty construction or a combination of these.
What can you do with a construction management degree?
Those with construction management degrees have the skills to do project planning; budgeting and cost control; logistics and materials management; personnel management and labor relations; site safety; construction contracting; construction processes and techniques; organization and scheduling; facilities management; and railroad construction management.
How many years of college do you need to be a construction manager?
It usually takes 4 years to complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Construction Management. It may take several more years of work experience to gain the knowledge and skills to be a Construction Project or Program Manager.