The Construction Management program prepares graduates for entry-level employment with all types of construction companies. The local job market for these graduates is expected to continue to grow as the Columbus construction industry steadily expands. In addition to technical and management courses taught at the College, Associate Degree students have the opportunity to work directly with employers through a summer quarter cooperative job program that fulfills part of the degree program requirements. Students in the program share a course core curriculum with other programs in the Construction Sciences Department. This core provides students with a strong foundation of technical skills as well as a sense of the teamwork needed in the construction field.
Students also complete courses in communication skills, technical math and computer literacy.
Analyze and interpret all types of construction drawings and documents. Calculate quantities of material, labor, and equipment needed for a project. Analyze financial data relative to construction work in the field and office. Control field operations through cost analysis and productivity analysis. Apply data analysis to identify construction problems, specify goals, and execute projects.