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The Construction Management, A.A.S. program prepares students for careers in one of the nation's largest and most essential industries. Through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on learning, and a construction internship, students develop the technical, managerial, and leadership skills needed to successfully coordinate construction projects from planning through completion.
Students gain knowledge in construction methods, estimating, scheduling, building materials, safety, supervision, sustainability, and related mechanical trades, while developing real-world experience through an industry internship and capstone experience.
Graduates are prepared to pursue careers in project coordination, estimating, field supervision, and construction management while building a strong foundation for long-term advancement within the construction industry. Students who complete this AAS degree will have earned a Construction Management Certificate and a Construction Technology Diploma by completion. Graduates of this program are awarded an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.
Program Highlights
Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in residential and commercial construction methods and building systems.
Industry Internship: Apply classroom knowledge in a real-world construction setting through an internship experience.
Construction Leadership Focus: Develop skills in project management, supervision, scheduling, and team leadership.
Estimating and Project Planning: Learn to prepare project estimates, coordinate resources, and manage project timelines.
Mechanical Trades Exposure: Understand the integration of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems within construction projects.
Capstone Experience: Demonstrate your knowledge and skills through a comprehensive construction management capstone course.
Industry-Relevant Curriculum: Explore construction safety, sustainability, ethics, management principles, and leadership development.
Career-Ready Preparation: Build the communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills employers seek in construction professionals.
Job Outlook
3,041 Jobs (2025)
+3.1% change from 2024-2025
Wage and employment data are from Lightcast (Q2 2026 data set), timeframe 2024–2025.
What will you do
Graduates may:
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee construction projects from inception to completion.
- Interpret residential and commercial construction plans, specifications, and contracts.
- Prepare project estimates, budgets, schedules, and construction documentation.
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams.
- Monitor project quality, safety, and compliance with building codes and regulations.
- Apply knowledge of building materials, construction methods, and related mechanical trades.
- Utilize leadership and management skills to support project success.
- Communicate effectively with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Support sustainable building practices and efficient project delivery methods.
- Develop the skills necessary for advancement into supervisory and management roles within the construction industry.
Wages
Entry: $31.49
Average: $38.97
Experienced: $49.60
Wage and employment data are from Lightcast (Q2 2026 data set), timeframe 2024–2025.
First Semester | ||||
| MAT 743 - Technical Math 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CON 114 - Blueprint Reading | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CON 180 - Principles of Building Construction I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CON 170 - Building Construction Techniques I | 6.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CON 266 - Construction Safety | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total 18.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| CON 244 - Related Trade Applications | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CON 181 - Principles of Building Construction II | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CON 171 - Building Construction Techniques II | 6.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CON 115 - Commercial Print Reading | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CON 118 - Introduction to Sustainable Construction | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total 18.0 Credits | ||||
Summer | ||||
| CON 425 - Internship | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total 3.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| MGT 195 - Workplace Empowerment | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CON 325 - Estimating | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENG 110 - Writing For The Workplace | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MGT 101 - Principles of Management | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHI 142 - Ethics in Business | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total 16.0 Credits | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
| CON 440 - Construction Management Capstone | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CON 119 - Construction Materials and Inspection | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CON 329 - Construction Management | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HUM 287 - Leadership Development Studies | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CON 348 - Supervision and Leadership in Building Construction | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total 16.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 71.0 | ||||
Notes:1 May substitute MAT 102 or higher. | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Choose hand and power tools appropriate for the job.
- Describe the distinct parts of a construction blueprint.
- Explain the components and finishes of various buildings.
- Describe the basic practices in mechanical systems as they relate to construction.
- Demonstrate how to construct floor, wall, ceiling, and stair systems.
- Prepare an estimate in a construction format.
- Describe the different roles involved in construction trade.