Construction Management
Bachelor of Science
About the Major
Our new construction management major addresses the ever-changing conditions of construction projects. You'll learn to manage critical issues as the industry evolves to deliver more resilient infrastructure and sustainable commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects. Construction managers bridge the gap between architects, communities, engineers, owners, regulatory agencies, suppliers, and trades in public and private sectors.
Program Highlights
The major combines management and engineering-related coursework on construction materials and methods, virtual design and construction, scheduling, project controls, preconstruction, accounting, and management and organizational behavior.
Sample Course
- Construction Ethics, Law, and Contracts
- Principles of Engineering Economy
- Virtual Design and Construction
- Analysis and Design of Construction Operations
Career Options
You'll graduate with the skills needed to manage a wide range of construction projections, and possess high level communication skills that are valuable in many different industries.
- Southern California Edison
- San Diego Gas & Electric
- Naval Facilities Engineering Command
- Clark Construction Group, LLC
Transferable Skills
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Organization and maintenance of accurate records
- Mathematical analysis
- Electrical design
- Problem solving and detailed observation
- Analytical skills
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Professional and ethical responsibility
Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department
College of Engineering
