Construction Management

You don’t have to look far into your cityscape to notice that we are in the middle of a construction boom. Besides skilled trades, there is a growing demand for people who can lead and manage construction projects. The Construction Management program offers students important administrative and personnel skills to become successful project managers, superintendents, estimators and more. Some the skills covered include reading and interpreting drawings, estimating costs, sequencing work activites and applying technology to measure results. Students can enroll on a part-time or full-time basis.

Program Map: Guide to program costs, careers, and classes.

Enrollment Point: Fall. Consult program instructor or counselor for details.

Certificate of Completion

4 quarters

70 Credits

Associate of Applied Science

6 quarters

90 Credits

AAS - Transfer

N/A

Bachelor of Applied Science

N/A

All program lengths are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.

Median Salary

$49,900

Projected Growth

43%

Annual Job Openings

1,430

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All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.

Please see the online class schedule for day & time information.

Kee Hwee Ngiam

Entry Requirements

N/A

Course Information

Course Requirements for Certificate:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COL 101	College Success	2
CONST 101*	Introduction to Construction and Architecture	2
CONST 103	Introduction to Computers	2
CONST 115	Budgeting and Accounting for Construction Management	5
CONST 140*	Construction Plan Reading	3
CONST 160*	Materials, Methods and Equipment	3
CONST 183*	Mechanical and Electrical Systems	3
CONST 185*	Civil Construction	3
CONST 202*	Quantity Survey and Estimating	4
CONST 225*	Contract Administration and Procurement	3
CONST 230*	Project Management – Planning and Scheduling	5
CONST 250*	Project Safety and Accident Prevention	4
CONST 251*	Safety Planning and Administration	3
CONST 260*	Project Management – Execution of Work	5
CONST 261*	Human Relations for the Construction Industry	3
CONST 266	Advanced Technology for Construction I	2
CONST 267	Advanced Technology for Construction II	2
CONST 269*	LEED® Green Associate Preparation	2
CONST 270*	Understanding Structural Design	2
CONST 280*	Building Codes	2
AMATH 175	Financial Math or
AMATH 190	Financial Algebra	5
ENGL& 101	English Composition	5
CONST 262	Labor Agreements (optional)	(1)
	Total	70

*Indicates 2.0 grade or higher required in each course.

Course Requirements for AAS Degree: Elective Courses (5 credits required)

Course #	Course Title	Credits
CONST 105	Spanish for Construction Supervisors	3
CONST 150	Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design	3
CONST 151	Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Implementation	3
CONST 152	Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Implementation	3
CONST 171	American Architecture History and Design	3
CONST 190	Cooperative Work Experience, Trades	3
CONST 263	Negotiation in Construction	3
CONST 265	Customer Engagement for Construction Proposals	3
CONST 290	Cooperative Work Experience, Construction Management	3
DFTS 113	AutoCAD® - Level I & II	6
DFTS 114	AutoCAD® - Level I	3
DFTS 116	AutoCAD® - Level II	3
DFTS 133	AutoCAD® Architecture Essentials	1
DFTS 135	SketchUp Basics	1
DFTS 136	Revit Architecture Essentials	1
DFTS 137	Revit Architecture Advanced	1
MATH& 142	Pre-Calculus II	5
SURS 110	Basic Surveying I	4

General Education Courses (15 credits required):

Course #	Course Title	Credits
CMST& 101	Introduction to Communication, or
CMST& 220	Public Speaking, or
CMST 280	Intercultural Communication	5
	General education natural science	5
	General education social science	5
	Approved elective option(s) (5 credits required)	5
	Total	90

Program Outcomes

Create schedules and budgets from estimating plans that can be used to keep projects running smoothly.
Demonstrate leadership and problem solving skills in diverse and complex work situations.
Demonstrate responsibility for safety and productivity measures in construction management settings.
Determine personnel, material, and contractor resources necessary to manage construction projects.
Synthesize information from building codes, plans and specifications, and other pertinent industry resources.
Write bids, manage contracts and other construction management documents in accordance with industry best practices.