Area
Employer
Information/Strategies
Construction/Operations Management
- Management of:
- Human Resources
- Financial Resources
- Materials
- Equipment
- Scheduling
- Estimation
- Cost Control
- Coordinate Trade Contractors
- Direct or Monitor Construction
- Review Technical Documents:
- Engineering
- Architectural
- Compliance:
- Legal Requirements
- Building and Safety Codes
- Construction Type Includes:
- Residential
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Bridges and Roads
- Agricultural
- Paving and Excavation
- Renovation and Remodeling
- Project Management
- RELATED FIELDS
- Building and Code Inspection
- Municipal Contracts Management
- Green Building Consulting
- Contract Administration
- Purchasing
- Product Sales
- Construction management or contracting firms
- Specialty trade contractors including:
- Plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical
- Home builders
- Construction industry
- Building materials industry
- Real estate developers
- Engineering and architectural firms
- Consulting firms
- Self-employment/Contract work
- Local government
- Educational institutions
- Large corporations
- Gain practical, technical experience in the construction industry through summer jobs and internships.
- Learn to work well with a wide variety of people as construction managers must communicate effectively and build relationships with engineers, architects, skilled tradespeople, homeowners, and more.
- Develop the ability to see the big picture but also be detail-oriented to be successful with project management. Skills in teamwork, leadership, time management, and decision-making are also important.
- Be prepared to work outside as you may spend significant amounts of time at a work site.
- Get experience with relevant technology including CAD, GPS, GIS, sensors, electronic information transfer, and estimation software.
- Join relevant student organizations and seek leadership positions.
- Become a good problem solver and develop tolerance for unexpected changes or problems, e.g. weather problems or unforeseen delays.
- Be willing to start as an assistant to an experienced construction manager.
- Research certification programs offered by the American Institute of Constructors and the Construction Management Association of America.
- Construction Science/Management degrees prepare students for a wide variety of positions in the construction industry. Research opportunities to find a good fit for your interests and skills.
