Construction Management
Construction Management
Gain skills in project management, budgeting, safety and more to prepare for successful careers in construction management. Choose from one-year certificates, two-year associate degrees that enable you to transfer to a four-year college, or our Bachelor in Construction Management degree.
With a flexible schedule and evening classes, the Pierce College Construction Management program is designed to help you gain the skills, experience, and abilities employers seek from top candidates. Whether earning a degree or certificate, you will be equipped with the technical, safety, communication, and business knowledge to excel in the field of Construction Management. To learn more, make an appointment with one of our advisors today.
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management is designed for students with an associate degree in construction management or a related discipline to expand their expertise and skills in the field. Interested in furthering your career in construction management? Find out more about our Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management (BAS-CM) program and apply today.
Full-time students can complete the associate’s degree in seven quarters.
Interested in transferring to a four-year college? At Pierce, you can complete your Construction Management degree and then be prepared to transfer to a baccalaureate institution. Students who complete this degree will have satisfied the lower division general education (or core) requirements at their transfer institution. Make an appointment with one of our advisors today to discuss this great career path.
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"They had the construction management courses at a time that I could take while maintaining my career. Not only that, but instructors were very flexible with my schedule when I had to do shift work."
Brianna Davies - Senior Project Engineer and Pierce College Alumna
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What You'll Learn
Students enrolled in the construction management program will master such topics as reading blueprints, safety and accident prevention, sustainability, construction documents, project management, economics, materials and methods, scheduling, business, building codes, communications management, estimating, and accounting. In addition, program graduates will make important connections with the local construction community through their internships and other networking opportunities.
Careers in Construction Management
Construction managers are tasked with managing a project scope, schedule, budget, and quality while ensuring that the working conditions are safe. To accomplish this, construction managers need a general technical knowledge of the construction process, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of accounting procedures, business law, state and federal regulations, human relations and leadership.
Graduates from the Construction Management program are prepared for entry-level positions with general contractors, specialty contractors, government agencies, engineering and architecture firms and construction suppliers. Careers include project management, facilities management, estimating, planning and as owner representatives.
Transfer Information
Pierce's Construction Management program is intended to give students the training and skills to immediately enter the workforce. However, there are a few transfer options available. Students wishing to transfer to another four-year program are advised to work closely with their program advisor to map out additional requirements.
Associate in Construction Management (DTA/MRP) Transfer Institutions
Meredith Wright
Applied Business & Construction Management Program Specialist 2
MWright@pierce.ctc.edu
253-912-2269
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