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Are you ready to lead in the dynamic world of construction? Iowa Western Community College’s Construction Management, A.A.S. program is designed to elevate your expertise and prepare you for a rewarding career in the construction industry. With a focus on practical skills and real-world experience we blend rigorous academics with practical experience, ensuring our graduates are ready to meet the challenges of the construction industry head-on. Join us and transform your passion for construction into a successful career with our Construction Management A.A.S. program.
Students who complete this AAS degree will have earned a Construction Management certificate, Construction Technology: Carpentry certificate, and Construction Technology: diploma by completion.
Job Outlook
1,725 Jobs (2020)
+6.3% Change from 2020-2025
Data is from the Omaha Metropolitans Area and the seven counties in Southwest Iowa that Iowa Western serves
What will you do
Graduates of the Construction Management A.A.S. program are prepared for a variety of roles within the construction industry, leveraging their skills in management, technical knowledge, and practical experience. Construction management roles require a blend of technical knowledge, leadership skills, and practical experience, all of which are emphasized and developed throughout the Construction Management A.A.S. program. Graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce as competent professionals capable of contributing to successful construction projects and advancing their careers in the industry.
Construction managers coordinate and supervise a wide variety of projects, including the building of all types of public, residential, commercial, and industrial structures, as well as roads, memorials, and bridges. Construction managers oversee specialized contractors and other personnel. They schedule and coordinate all construction processes so that projects meet design specifications. They ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
Wages
- Entry: $24.95
- Average: $37.49
- Experienced: $71.51
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 | ||||
| MGT 195 - Workplace Empowerment | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total 3.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| CON 425 - Internship | 4.0 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.