What can I do with Construction Management major?

After switching into the construction management major this spring I

was really interested in what I could do with that degree if I was to
graduate through the program. After doing some research I came up
with that construction management is the middle ground between
architecture, civil engineering, and cost estimating. Although I wanted
to become an architect for very long but unable to get into that degree
field here at UNCC I decided to switch to the construction management
program. This job brings all the jobs that are required to construct a
building together, they are there to make the construction run
smoothly. Still being able to work with architects and give my opinion
in the design aspect of the building is important to me, but with the
construction management degree I will be more hands on and in the
field versus behind a desk drawing all day. This major interest me and I
hope to do more research throughout this writing class to get me ready
for what is ahead.
I started my research with finding a job description of what a
construction management is. I found that the construction manager is
on site and is responsible for making sure that the materials and
logistics of the actual building process. They ensure that the buildings
are to code, built on time, and most of important built to the right
specifications. Construction managers are also known as general
contractors, they have an essential part in the building process with
controlling the on site work but still working with the architects and
engineers to make sure the building is build correct.
I also was able to find some key job skills that are needed by a
construction manager.

Analytical Skills: Construction managers must be good at planning

for large-scale, multi-step projects.

Decision Making: Construction managers must make lots of

decisions, such as picking subcontractors, materials, paints, and
more.

Management Skills: As the boss on site, construction managers

must lead their teams, and keep them motivated and focused on
the job.

Communication: Good writing and speaking skills are needed by

construction managers when communicating with employees,

writing proposals, subcontractors, procuring materials and dealing
with clients.

Technical Skills: Construction managers must know construction

methodologies, read blueprints and understand other technical
aspects of construction.

Time-Management: Deadlines are crucial in construction. Making

sure that everything is on time and moving smoothly is a critical
part of the job.

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Knowing some of the job skills can help me prepare for this job in the
future. Having and understanding how to develop upon these job skills
is important to be successful in this job field.
I also looked more at education but did not get real into too much this
time. What I did find was that an entry-level education required was a
Bachelors Degree. A bachelors degree typically takes about 4 years
so I hope I will be able to accomplish this on time. As I look further into
education I will also consider staying in school longer to get a higher
degree.

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Construction manager is the basic job

that can be obtained with a major in
construction management. This job is
along side the other design and
building jobs like architecture and
engineering. The construction
manager is required to make sure
everything is running to schedule. The
construction manager also known as a
general contractor is with the
construction project from the
beginning. The hire subcontractors if

Education

$40.32 an
hour.
Salar
y

$83,860
yearly
income.

Job description

There are more job

options besides just a
construction manager.
Other job positions are
Financial Manager, Further
Education Lecturer,
Logistics and Distribution
Manager, Management
Consultant, Planning and
Development Surveyor,
and Town Planner. My
major would also be useful
in these jobs and
employers would consider

License /
Certifications
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Possible Job
Positions

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Employers look for

past job experience
with construction.
Education required
is at least a
bachelors degree in
construction
management that
takes up to 4 years
to obtain. There are
also some 2-year
programs that would
substitute for the
bachelors degree.
Becoming certified
with in the field of
construction is
important for

major in

Working in and outside of

the country is also an
option with my major. Some
of the types of employers
are: International
Construction Companies,
Design and Building
Companies, Civil
Engineering Contractors,
Building and Project
Management Companies or
Consultancies, Housing
Associations, and Health
Authorities. Seeing that
there are many types of
employers is important to
me knowing that my major
can apply to a big field
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Becoming licensed or
Construction
certified
shows that you
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have
knowledge in the field
of construction. There are
two big certifications /
licenses that would look
very good for employment.
The Construction
Management Association of
America has the Certified
Construction Manager
(CCM) certification; this
certification says that the
worker has gone and
passed the technical exam
that covers the role of a
construction manager, legal
issues, and allocation of
risk. With the
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the test one will be
certified.
The American Institute of
Contractors also has a
construction exam that will
certify a construction
manager.

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The Bachelor of
Science in
Construction
Management is
designed for
students to enter
the construction

UNCC Definition

What can I do with a

major in
Construction
Management?

First two years

The first two years on

the Construction
Management
concentrate on
science, math, and
communication skills.
Students will learn the
basic fundamentals of
engineering technology
which includes:
construction materials,
construction methods,
estimation, surveying,
computer drafting
(CAD) as well as
drawings for civil and
construction
engineering projects;
Third and fourth years

The third and fourth years are all about

getting into greater depth of the study of civil
infrastructure including elementary
structures, building systems, and foundations
and earthwork. Also learning how to manage
projects, construction documents. The third
and fourth years are the years that you are
able to really start to understand what you
will be doing in your everyday job. The
professors that teach these classes are all
previous engineers from their respected