Construction Management - Columbus State Community College

Construction Management from Columbus State Community College is a Campus Associate Construction Management degree that prepares you for a Business career. The Construction Management program prepares graduates for entry-level employment with all types of construction companies. Inside positions include work assignments in marketing, sales, estimating, and purchasing; field assignments include those in scheduling, cost control, quality assurance, assisting field superintendents, and monitoring safety programs. The local job market for graduates is expected to continue to grow as the Columbus construction industry steadily expands. In addition to technical and management courses taught at the College, associate degree students have the opportunity to work directly with employers through a summer quarter cooperative job program that fulfills part of the degree program requirements. Students in the program share a course core curriculum with other programs in the Construction Sciences Department. This core provides students with a strong foundation of technical skills as well as a sense of the teamwork needed in the construction field. Students also complete courses in communication skills, technical math, and computer literacy. Upon completion of the associate degree in Construction Management , the graduate will be able to: Analyze and interpret all types of construction drawings and documents. Develop conceptual programs and detail in order to calculate quantities of material, labor, and equipment needed for a project. Analyze financial data relative to cost budget data of construction work in the field and office. Apply data analysis to identify construction problems, specify goals, and execute projects including understanding risk management and safety loss prevention. Utilize the critical path and Gantt bar chart methods to organize, track and update construction projects as necessary. Identify, understand and apply the elements in construction employee relations and contract law. Utilize industry standard software for estimating, planning, scheduling and cost control. Understand the processes of construction disputes, claims and project documentation. Obtain working knowledge of safety, health and environmental issues. View more details on Columbus State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Construction Management courses.