Construction Management Careers & Outcomes

Construction managers plan and direct construction projects. They may hold a variety of job titles, such as project engineer, project manager, estimator, scheduler, or construction manager. On large projects, construction managers may work for a general contractor. They oversee the completion of all construction in accordance with the engineer or architect’s drawings and specifications and prevailing building codes. In addition, they arrange for subcontractors to perform specialized craftwork or other specified construction work.

Construction Management College to Career Map

What can I do with a Construction Management degree?

• Building inspector
• Constructor
• Construction manager
• Construction superintendent
• Cost estimator
• Expeditor
• Facility manager
• Field engineer
• Project manager
• Project scheduler
• Purchasing agent
• Safety engineer
• Sales engineer

Related Links

• American Institute of Constructors
• American Council for Construction Education
• Associated Builders and Contractors
• Associated General Contractors of America
• Associated Schools of Construction
• Construction Management Association of America
• Construction Web Links
• National Association of Homebuilders
• The Construction Specifications Institute
• National Association of Women in Construction
• Society of Women Engineers