Construction Management
Bachelor of Science
Undergraduate Program
Our 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
- Construction Project Controls
- Preconstruction Management
- 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 projects, and possess high level communication skills that are valuable in many different industries.
- Naval Facilities Engineering Command
- Clark Construction Group
- Balfour Beatty
- Dynaelectric
- County of San Diego
Transferable Skills
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Organization and record maintenance
- Safety management
- Problem solving and detailed observation
- Analytical skills
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Professional and ethical responsibility
Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Department
College of Engineering
