Construction Management
About this program
Construction managers are leaders. They’re planners, facilitators, and communicators, supervising the building process from concept to completion. At Penn College, you’ll get hands-on experience alongside expert faculty with extensive industry expertise. Explore construction materials and methods. Understand mechanical and electrical systems. Examine plans, contracts, and documents. Hone communication skills. And gain the confidence you need to manage the entire process from the boardroom to the job site.
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
100%
Overall Placement Rate
84%
Hired BEFORE Graduation
Certifications Embedded in Curriculum
Careers
- Project manager
- Construction manager
- Estimator
- Purchasing/expediting agent
- Safety officer
- Superintendent
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
- BCM103Construction & Program Orientation
- BCM105Materials & Methods of Construction I
- BCM142Construction Drawings
- BCM108Construction Safety & First Aid
- BCM125Materials & Methods of Construction II
- BCM144Drafting, Codes & Plan Reading
- BCM145Construction Documents
- MGT115Principles of Management
- BCM230Construction Surveying
- BCM280Construction Estimating
- BCM233Mechanical & Electrical Systems for Construction Managers
- MGT301Business Law I
- BCM252Construction Equipment & Productivity Analysis
- BCM240Computers in Construction
- ACC113Introduction to Financial Accounting
- BCBELCDirected Construction Management Business/Management Electiv
- BCM304Advanced Estimating & Cost Control
- BCMELCDirected Construction Management Elective
- BCM319Construction Structural Analysis & Design
- BCM345Construction Contracts & Administration
- BCM340Project Planning, Scheduling & Control
- BCM350Construction Jobsite Management
- BCMELCDirected Construction Management Elective
- BCM421Proven OSHA Construction Safety 30-Hour Credentials
- BCM422Construction Safety Management
- BCM425Construction Management Capstone I
- BCM482Construction Management Concepts I
- BCM440Construction Project Development
- BCM435Construction Management Capstone II
- BCMELCDirected Construction Management Elective
- BCM484Construction Management Concepts II
Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.
Student Experience
“The versatility that construction management gives you is unmatched. You can be in the office in a professional setting, but you’ll also go to meetings at job sites. And that’s unique to this industry. It’s not boring. There’s a lot of flexibility and ability to be involved in lots of different projects.”
Lauren Herr
Construction Management
Featured Videos
Construction Management
From the board room to the job site, construction managers call the shots. They take the lead to ensure building projects are completed on time and within budget. Meet a few soon-to-be construction managers and see how they’re preparing to rise to the top of this dynamic and exciting career field.
Wildcat Spotlight - Will Sulesky
Meet men’s basketball player and construction management student, Will Sulesky. Explore his journey to Penn College. Learn why he loves the winning combination of Wildcat athletics and academics. And discover his secrets to success on and off the court.
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
Feb 21
Undergraduate Open House
Saturday, February 219 AM - 3 PM
Apr 26
Undergraduate Open House
Sunday, April 269 AM - 3 PM
Facilities
Lab Tour
Meet Professor Wayne Sheppard. Learn about the diverse career options in construction management. Dig into what you can expect semester-to-semester. And take a walk through the classroom and computer lab spaces.
Facilities
Advanced Learning Labs
Get hands-on experience in specialized labs using industry-standard equipment just like you’ll see in the real world.
Tomorrow is in the Making
The Dr. Welch Workshop
The makerspace is an open workshop for all students. Take hands-on learning to the next level. Explore your creativity. Bring your ideas to light. Collaborate with other students, faculty and staff, or work independently to test theories, explore ideas, and gain real-world skills to power your career.
Industry Partners
Work with experts to become an expert
Penn College's strong partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Current 6-year accreditation expires February 2026. Pursuing reaccreditation.
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Internship
Your knowledge in practice
Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your knowledge to the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.
Student Life
Lead and put your skills to the test
Construction Management Association
Collaborate with others in your field of study and play an active role in your community and school.
Student Organizations at Penn College
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
Penn College News
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Lester receives Pennsylvania Impact Award
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Construction Management Association invited to industry activities in Washington
Thursday, May 1, 2025
10 Penn College students earn Allan Myers Scholarships
Study Abroad
Gain global experience
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
Student Experience
Learning goes beyond the classroom
Construction Management Students Organize Competition
Construction Management students orchestrated and judged a two-day competition designed to get underclassmen more involved, and to learn how to perform under pressure with more realistic directives than in the classroom.
More Information
American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).
American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). Current 6-year accreditation expires February 2026. Pursuing reaccreditation.
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see https://www.pct.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
Necessary equipment will be addressed in courses as needed.
Laptop Computer Required:
- 64-bit Windows 11 or higher (required).
- Multi-Core Intel i7 or higher processor or AMD equivalent with SSE2 technology. Minimum of 3.3 GHz speed. (required).
- 1 TB+ Solid State Disk (SSD) drive (required).
- 32+ GB RAM (recommended).
- DirectX 11 capable graphics card with Shader Model 5 and a minimum of 4GB of video memory (required).
- Video Display Resolution of 1920 x 1080 with true color (required).
- USB-C and USB-A ports or USB-C and USB-A adapter (required).
- MS-Mouse or pointing device (required).
- .NET Framework Version 4.8 or later (required).
- Laptop must include a webcam and microphone (required).
- Laptop must include a wireless network card (required).
- Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required).
- Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance).
- Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited.
Students receive the OSHA 30-hour Construction Industry completion card through successful completion of the required elements included in our Construction Safety Management course. Students are also required to sit for the American Institute of Constructors (AIC) Level I – Associate Constructor Certification.
- Mr. Ryan Becker, '08, Project Executive, Gilbane Building Company
- Mr. James P Craft, '09, Operations Manager, James Craft & Son Inc.
- David Felter, 2006, Project Manager, Carl Walker Construction
- Mr. Michael L Fiore, '04, Director of Project Management, Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.
- Mr. Brian J Fish, '02, General Superintendent, Hensel Phelps
- Mr. Hal Gee, Jr., Vice President, Energy Development, Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.
- Mr. David Giumento, '03, Construction Manager/Executive, Allan Myers Inc.
- Mr. Jared Hoover, '06, Superintendent, Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
- Chad Lakatosh, Senior Vice President - Operations, Poole Anderson Construction, LLC
- Mr. Brandon A Miller, '10, Area Manager, Henkels & McCoy, Inc.
- Ms. Angie Moore, Project Manager, Wickersham Construction & Engineering, Inc.
- Chekota Newhart, 2019, Co-Founder, Chief Customer Officer, StruxHub, Inc.
- Mr. Matthew R Sarver, LEED AP, '04, Vice President, Gilbane
- Mr. Benjamin Stover, '13, Project Manager, Hensel Phelps Construction Co
- Mr. Michael Urciuolo, '09, Procurement Agent, Turner Construction Company
- Mr. S. Curtis Wargo, '05, Senior Project Manager, Allan Myers