Construction Management Technology

Construction Management Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Code: 10-455-4

For more information: wctc.edu/construction-mgmt

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to be a leader in residential, commercial or industrial construction. Hone your technical and engineering skills while exploring the business and management aspects of the industry. Learn how to manage contractors and construction workers to meet project deadlines and overcome potential obstacles.

The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:

Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C-
Program GPA = 2.0

Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate technical knowledge of building materials, systems, and processes to provide for cost¬effective management.
2. Analyze technical graphic and written information found in prints, specifications, building codes, regulations, manufacturers' data and other contract documents.
3. Manage budget preparation and administration from project conception through completion.
4. Schedule human, physical and financial resources necessary for construction project activities.
5. Manage construction personnel including subcontractors, suppliers and field staff to ensure timely, cost¬effective project completion.
6. Comply with established company safety measures and OSHA regulations.
7. Apply accounting principles necessary to work within budget and assist with project buyout, management and cost accounting.
8. Participate in the preparation, tracking and maintenance of change orders, purchase orders, RFl's, submittals, and other construction documents.
9. Use various software that supports construction technology.
10. Comply with contractual and regulatory obligations of construction projects.
11. Apply the sustainable construction and development solutions utilizing the Green Building Rating System.
12. Employ applications for Building Information Modeling (BIM) through the use of leading industry software for modeling and management.
13. Evaluate Quality Assurance techniques for building design, materials, and methods.

Critical Life Skills

To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.

• Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
• Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.

Listed below are the required courses for the program. To view the recommended sequence for taking courses click on the plan of study tab(s) above. Work with your Academic Advisor to design a program plan!

View your Program Matrix to find out when each course will be offered (term and time of day).