One of the hallmarks of the program is the practical application of skills and technologies. Construction Management is an ideal course for pre-architectural, business, and law students. Scholarships are available. Also a number of upper-division students are hired as laboratory assistants and teaching assistants. Typical position titles are superintendent, estimator, scheduler, field engineer, inspector, general contractor, sales representative, insurance and bonding agent, safety engineer, project manager, owner's representative, financial loan officer, etc.
Alumni find they are qualified for employment in all types of construction.
It is a broad-based program that provides the training and experience needed for several occupational opportunities. This major is also excellent preparation for students desiring graduate study in architecture, business management, or construction law. There will be increasing need for construction managers at all levels. These managers should possess advanced skills in management because of the increased interest in a Construction Management advanced degree, BYU's CM program has proposed and is awaiting the university administration acceptance of a CM Master's degree.