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The Construction Management Certificate program of study prepares students for management/supervisory positions in the construction technology program. This program exposes students to estimating, management styles, drafting/CAD, construction inspections, and economical factors. Graduates of this program are awarded a certificate. Students entering this program should have some experience in carpentry or similar fields.
Students who complete this certificate will earn credit toward completion of the Construction Management, A.A.S. degree.
Job Outlook
1,725 Jobs (2020)
+6.3% Change from 2020-2025
Data is from the Omaha Metropolitan Area and the seven counties in Southwest Iowa that Iowa Western serves
What will you do
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: $24.19
- Average: $33.26
- Experienced: $63.66
First Semester | ||||
| CON 325 - Estimating | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MGT 101 - Principles of Management | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENG 110 - Writing For The Workplace | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total 9.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| CON 119 - Construction Materials and Inspection | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CET 208 - Technical Drafting and CAD | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHI 142 - Ethics in Business | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total 10.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 19.0 | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Prepare an estimate for residential construction.
- Interpret residential and commercial blueprints and plans.
- Demonstrate CAD in multiple software programs.
- Describe the role of a supervisor in residential and commercial construction.
Program Disclaimers
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