What Can I Do with a Major in…

Construction Management

Construction managers plan, coordinate, and supervise private and public construction projects. Construction managers need to understand capital investments, construction techniques, labor management, and real-time project information systems to manage construction projects. Some construction managers may own their own firms. Others find work with government agencies, private corporations, general contractors, specialty contractors, home builders, consulting firms, real estate developers, and construction material suppliers. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to construction management majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.

Architect
Building inspector
Carpenter
College/university professor
Construction equipment operator
Construction manager
Contract administrator
Design engineer
Electrical inspector
Environmental engineer/scientist
Estimator
Facilities manager  
Health and safety specialist/inspector
Heating and refrigeration inspector
Home builder
Human resources manager
Industrial engineer
Land developer
Landscape architect
Loan officer
Management analyst
Mechanical engineer
Mining engineer
Project manager
Public relations specialist
Real estate broker
Safety engineer
Sales representative
Surveyor
Technical writer

Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:

Careers for Hard Hats & Other Constructive Types (OCC PT 29)
Careers in Business (OCC 25)
Careers in Focus: Business (OCC 25.5)
Careers in Focus: Construction (OCC 50.52)
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance (JS JO 12-16)
Great Jobs for Engineering Majors (OCC 69.5)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Building Construction Careers (OCC 50.3)

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