Construction Management

 
Get a business background for the construction industry. Have field experience but want to be a manager? Here's the right degree for you.

Learn about construction material science, regulations and safety, engineering, project plans, concrete technology, specifications and estimating. Such training is invaluable in the start-up and maintenance of a profitable construction business. 

The construction management program brings together management, business and construction. 

You will gain knowledge in these areas of construction:

• Construction methods and materials
• Building codes and standards
• Structural principles
• Building modeling
• Construction cost estimation and planning documentation
• Technical problem solving

These business courses will teach basic business management structure and practices.

Program details

Our degree prepares you for a career in residential construction management. 
 

 

State-of-the-art technology

Delta's construction lab will give you hours of hands-on experience with construction equipment and tools. Plus, you'll learn construction estimation and building modeling with computer technology and utilize the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) router to design and fabricate unique 3D components.

Transfer

One of the best things about Delta College is that you can start here and go just about anywhere. We’ve built relationships with lots of colleges and universities to make transferring easy—and you can save a ton of money in the process.

Take a look at the options available in this career field. And don’t forget to talk with your Student Success Advisor about your career goals. They can help you explore the different programs and degree paths that might be right for you, including the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science.

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Job outlook

Interested in a career in construction management? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study by reviewing the sampling below. Visit Career Coach to search all careers.

 

"You have instructors that really do care about you and are passionate about our industry. We want you to be successful. I've been in construction my whole life, and to have the experience of coming here and teaching in a program and having access to a facility like this, it's a dream come true."

Mike Finelli
Construction faculty