Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Construction Management] From Colorado State University

Construction Management combines the art and science of building technology with essential principles of business, management, computer technology and leadership. Construction Management involves the planning, scheduling, evaluation, and controlling of construction resources and activities, with optimization of project cost, schedule, quality, and owner’s satisfaction.

The major in construction management leads to the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Construction Management. Graduates of the Construction Management (CM) program enter the industry as project superintendents, field supervisors, project managers, or owner’s representatives for a variety of construction related firms such as general contractors, specialty subcontractors, construction managers, designers, developers, consultants, or owners.

Construction Management graduates are qualified for numerous professions, including construction company executive, government building official, owner’s project representative, project manager, project engineer, office engineer, general superintendent, field engineer, estimator and quantity surveyor.

The job of a Construction Manager is to transform the design of a project from paper to reality by taking a set of written plans and specifications and a raw piece of land and coordinating all of the materials, manpower, and equipment to guarantee the set price, schedule and quality. CMs also have the responsibilities of the following:

• Estimating project cost
• Planning & scheduling project progress
• Administering the contract
• Managing job site and construction operations
• Managing project quality