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The Construction Management Technology AAS degree prepares students for intermediate level employment in the commercial Construction Management industry. The curriculum covers both theory and key principles of commercial project management. The program also develops intermediate technical skills through practical applications that employ current and emerging standards and technologies. Students will study residential planning, blueprint reading, building science, building materials, NC codes, and estimating residential jobs. Additionally, students will be exposed to commercial concepts of advanced planning and estimating, green building technology, BIM, commercial project management, trade and business electives from other disciplines, human relation issues and efficient productivity. Lastly, throughout the two-year degree, students will hone their skills in writing, mathematics, communication, critical thinking, and problem solving.
Successful graduates can qualify for employment in a variety of commercial jobs such as Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Field Project Engineer, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Safety Manager, City and County Inspectors, and Estimator. The degree option is also ideal for students who plan to go on to be commercial/residential general contractors and business owners.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Construction Management Technology degree, the graduate should be able to:
- Demonstrate the basic skills to be a supervisor in the construction industry
- Supervise safety at a construction jobsite and qualify for OSHA 30-HR Training Certificate
- Create schedules, budgets, and plans for a construction project
- Interpret construction blueprints
- Estimate material for a small building project
- Apply NC Building Codes to a building project
Students enrolled in this program may be required to travel “to and from” job sites, associated with required “hands on” laboratory work. Students may be required to arrive on campus up to 30 minutes prior to class start times, to accommodate travel.
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