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, Winter, Spring, Summer (Fall preferred). Consult program instructor or counselor for details.

All program lengths are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.
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Tuition
At Renton Technical College, tuition is affordable and competitive.
Financial Aid
Federal aid is available for most students to help pay for school. Fill out your FAFSA now to get started.
Scholarships
The RTC Foundation offers scholarships to help pay the costs of attending school.
All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.
Monday - Saturday
Evenings, Hybrid
Does not reflect Winter 2021 remote learning. Hours vary according to program. For the most current information, see the Class Schedule.
Entry Requirements
Admission Recommendations
- Take the Accuplacer test with a score of 235 or higher before entering the program or being placed on the pre-registration list.
Course Information
Course Requirements for Certificate:
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
COL 101 | College Success | 2 |
CONST 101* | Introduction to Construction and Architecture | 2 |
CONST 103 | Introduction to Computers | 2 |
CONST 115 | Budgeting and Accounting for Construction Management | 5 |
CONST 140* | Construction Plan Reading | 3 |
CONST 160* | Materials, Methods and 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 | 2 |
AMATH 175 | Financial Math or | |
AMATH 190 | Financial Algebra | 5 |
ENGL& 101 | English Composition | 5 |
CONST 262 | Labor Agreements (optional) | (1) |
Total | 70 |
*Indicates 2.0 grade or higher required in each course.
Course Requirements for AAS Degree: Elective Courses (5 credits required)
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
CONST 105 | Spanish for Construction Supervisors | 3 |
CONST 150 | Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design | 3 |
CONST 152 | Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Implementation | 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 290 | Cooperative Work Experience, Construction Management | 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 | SketchUp 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 | 4 |
General Education Courses (15 credits required):
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
CMST& 101 | Introduction to Communication | 5 |
GEOL& 101 | Introduction to Physical Geology | 5 |
PSYC& 100 | General Psychology or | |
SOC& 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 5 |
Total | 90 |
Program Outcomes
- Create schedules and budgets from estimating plans that can be used to keep projects running smoothly.
- Demonstrate leadership and problem solving skills in diverse and complex work situations.
- Demonstrate responsibility for safety and productivity measures in construction management settings.
- Determine personnel, material, and contractor resources necessary to manage construction projects.
- Synthesize information from building codes, plans and specifications, and other pertinent industry resources.
- Write bids, manage contracts and other construction management documents in accordance with industry best practices.
Accreditation
External accreditation is not applicable to this program.
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