Construction Management

You don’t have to look far into your cityscape to notice that we are in the middle of a construction boom. Besides skilled trades, there is a growing demand for people who can lead and manage construction projects. The Construction Management program offers students important administrative and personnel skills to become successful project managers, superintendents, estimators and more. Some the skills covered include reading and interpreting drawings, estimating costs, sequencing work activites and applying technology to measure results. Students can enroll on a part-time or full-time basis.

Enrollment Point: Fall

Certificate of Completion:

4 quarters

19 credits for Leadership in Trades or 75 credits for Certificate of Completion

Associate of Applied Science:

6 quarters

90 Credits

AAS - Transfer:

N/A

Bachelor of Applied Science:

N/A

All program lengths are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.

Median Salary:

$49,900

Projected Growth:

43%

Annual Job Openings:

1,430

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All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.

Monday - Thursday

5 - 9 p.m. & Hybrid

Hours may vary based on specific program requirements. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.

Jeffrey Pulliam, PMP, MPM

Entry Requirements

Admission Requirements

Vocational interest and goals related to the program.
Must take the Accuplacer test.

Admission Recommendations

High school diploma or GED.
Counselor interview.

Course Information

Course #	Course Title	Crs
Construction Management Core Requirements (70 credits required)
COL 101	College Success	2
CONST 101*	Introduction to Construction and Architecture	2
CONST 103	Introduction to Computers	2
CONST 115	Budgeting & Accounting for Construction Management	5
CONST 140*	Construction Plan Reading	3
CONST 160*	Materials, Methods & Equipment	3
CONST 183*	Mechanical and Electrical Systems	3
CONST 185*	Civil Construction	3
CONST 202*	Quantity Survey and Estimating	4
CONST 225*	Contract Administration and Procurement	3
CONST 230*	Project Management - Planning and Scheduling	5
CONST 250*	Project Safety and Accident Prevention	4
CONST 251*	Safety Planning and Administration	3
CONST 260*	Project Management - Execution of Work	5
CONST 261*	Human Relations for the Construction Industry	3
CONST 266	Advanced Technology for Construction I	2
CONST 267	Advanced Technology for Construction II	2
CONST 269*	LEED® Green Associate Preparation	2
CONST 270*	Understanding Structural Design	2
CONST 280*	Building Codes	3
ENGL& 101	English Composition	5
AMATH 185	Applied Algebra for Business & Industry	5
*indicates 2.0 grade or higher required	Total	70
CONST 262	Labor Agreements (optional)	1

Elective Courses (6 credits required)

Course #	Course Title	Crs
CONST 105	Spanish for Construction Supervisors	3
CONST 171	American Architecture History and Design	3
CONST 190	Cooperative Work Experience, Trades	3
CONST 265	Customer Engagement for Construction Proposals	3
CONST 268	Introduction to Sustainability	3
CONST 290	Cooperative Work Experience, Construction Mgmt	3
DFTS 113	AutoCAD® - Level I & II	6
DFTS 114	AutoCAD® - Level I	3
DFTS 116	AutoCAD® - Level II	3
DFTS 133	AutoCAD® Architecture Essentials	1
DFTS 135	Sketch-Up Basics	1
DFTS 136	Revit Architecture Essentials	1
DFTS 137	Revit Architecture Advanced	1
MATH& 142	Pre-Calculus II	5
SURS 110	Basic Surveying I	3
	Total Required	6

General Education Course Requirements for AAS Degree

Course #	Course Title	Crs
CMST& 101	Introduction to Communication	5
GEOL& 101	Introduction to Physical Geology	5
PSYC& 100	General Psychology or
SOC& 101	Survey of Sociology	5
	Total	15

Requirements for the Leadership in Trades certificate:

Course #	Course Title	Crs
CONST 101*	Introduction to Construction and Architecture	2
CONST 103	Introduction to Computers	2
CONST 225*	Contract Administration & Procurement	3
CONST 250*	Project Safety and Accident Prevention	4
CONST 251*	Safety Planning and Adminstration	3
CONST 261*	Human Relations for the Construction Industry	3
CONST 266	Advanced Technology for the Construction Industry	2
CONST 267	Advanced Computers for Construction I	3
*indicates 2.0 grade or higher required	Total	19
CONST 262	Labor Agreements (optional)	1

Program Outcomes

Learning Outcomes for Construction Management Program:

Synthesize information from building codes, zoning and other laws, and manufacturers specifications
Determine personnel, material, and financial resources necessary to manage construction projects
Create schedules, budgets, and plans that can be monitored to keep projects going smoothly
Write bids, contracts and other construction management documents in accordance with industry standards
Demonstrate responsibility for safety planning and productivity in construction management settings
Demonstrate leadership, motivation, and problem solving skills in diverse and complex work situations