College Catalog

The Construction Management major focuses on materials and methods involved in the building process, and the managerial and business techniques necessary for successful construction business operation. Students will develop skills needed to work as supervisors, and construction managers or to specialize in estimating, purchasing, supervising, and project scheduling. They also will complete a general core of degree requirement courses.

Career Opportunities

Construction manager, project manager, estimator, purchasing/expediting agent, contractor/sub-contractor, code enforcement officer, building inspector

Recommended High School Subjects

Two years of algebra, one year of physics, computer science, architectural drawing and courses requiring writing skills.

Special Admissions Requirements

SAT or ACT tests, math placement Level 3 or higher.

Remediation Strategies

Students must remediate deficiencies in English, mathematics and reading prior to admission.

Transfer Procedures

Students transferring from associate degree majors at Penn College or another college will have their transcripts evaluated by Penn College officials prior to acceptance into the baccalaureate. No course for which a student received less than a 'C' grade will be accepted for transfer into the major. Courses taken more than 10 years ago will be evaluated to determine if they meet current course requirements. Transfer students must have completed all math, English and reading requirements or take the college placement exam prior to admission to the major.

Program Goals

A graduate of this major should be able to:

• demonstrate planning and organizational skills on construction projects.
• prepare and interpret working and shop drawings.
• demonstrate knowledge of the construction processes, methods, and materials.
• demonstrate competence in construction contracting practices.
• prepare bid documents, contracts, proposals, and specifications.
• demonstrate general management skills of organizing, planning, directing, monitoring, and controlling.
• use and construct various schedules using Gantt charts, CPM, and network analysis.
• use computer-based cost control methods for construction.
• inspect construction projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, building codes, and quality assurance standards.
• interpret OSHA, state and local safety and occupational standards and develop safety plans.
• plan and conduct meetings and staff development activities.
• verify building lines, elevations, and other construction layout data.
• possess the interpersonal skills, personal qualities, and ethical behavior needed to provide leadership and motivation to subordinates.
• demonstrate human resources skills.
• demonstrate general business management skills of accounting, business practices, and knowledge of legal requirements in the construction industry.

Curriculum

Accreditation

American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).