The construction management curriculum has been developed to provide students with a strong foundational knowledge in the areas of construction contract administration and specifications, construction field operations, construction costs and bidding, construction scheduling and project control, construction law and ethics, construction safety and inspection, construction project monitoring and control, and construction project management. Additional coursework includes mathematics, sciences, economics, technical writing, oral communications, and business. (Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, 2019).
Skills and abilities the major develops include: construction management, business management, collaboration, project management, cost and product estimation, decision-making and leadership skills, compliance with regulations, and analytical and time-management skills.
About the Major
Engaged Learning Experiences
Regardless of your major or future career, engaged learning is vital to your present and future. It makes you more marketable for jobs and professional schools upon graduation, it enables you to build deeper connections with faculty and staff in your field of study, and it makes your learning personal by connecting your interests and values with the curriculum from your classes. Check out the three ideas below for places to get started, or learn more at IUPUI’s Institute for Engaged Learning website.
Opportunities After Graduation
Construction management graduates have many employment opportunities. They typically are employed by construction firms, consulting companies, contractors and subcontractors, engineering and architecture firms, residential home builders, utility companies, transportation departments, materials testing companies, developers, and building products, materials, and equipment suppliers. Over the coming decade, population and business growth will cause expanded construction activity. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of construction managers is projected to grow 11%, faster than average from 2016 to 2026.
In 2017, construction engineering management technology graduates reported an average starting salary of $55,988 and a median salary of $55,000. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that median annual salaries for construction managers in Indiana were $91,660 in May 2019. Those working as cost estimators earned a median annual wage of $64,820.
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CEMT graduates may pursue certification or graduate work in construction management, engineering, or architecture, but many choose to become self-employed or advance to leadership roles in the industry, such as land planning, property management, or business administration.
Quick Facts
Sample Coursework
- Civil engineering drafting
- Construction material and systems
- Construction field operations
- Construction cost and bidding
- Construction law and ethics
- Construction scheduling
Possible Careers
- Project managers
- Construction manager
- Field superintendents
- Corporate safety director
- Estimator
- Scheduler
Where could I work?
- Cityscape Residential
- Duke Energy
- HNTB Corporation
- Pepper Construction Group
- Rieth-Riley Construction Inc.
- Shiel Sexton
- Westport Homes
Complementary Interests
EEnterprising
RRealistic
CConventional
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Cluster
This major belongs to the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) cluster. The STEM cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in the sciences, technology, engineering, informatics, and computing. The STEM cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.