Program Overview

Construction Management (B.S.)

The construction management program prepares students to manage projects in commercial, heavy-highway-utilities, and residential construction. Materials, building methods, estimating, scheduling, project management, contracts, and safety are taught by industry-prepared faculty. Students will be prepared to manage and lead in a promising career in construction.

Program Overview

This program will be a good fit for students who:

• Have solid communication skills
• Possess critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Can make decisions under pressure
• Enjoy working with a variety of people
• Are able to see the big picture and work toward achieving goals

Career Opportunities

Possible career opportunities with this degree include:

• Estimator
• Project scheduler
• Project development manager
• Site supervisor
• Project lead

Recent Employers

Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:

• Puetz Corporation
• A-G-E Corporation
• Journey (Sioux Falls) Construction
• Hensel Phelps
• Henry Carlson Construction

Internship Opportunities

The program provides internship opportunities, including placement with contractors all over the U.S.

Clubs and Organizations

Students can participate in extracurricular clubs, including:

• National Association of Home Builders, Student Chapter
• Construction Management Club
• Associated General Contractors
• Habitat for Humanity

Suggested Certificates

• Geographic Information Sciences Certificate (Undergraduate)
• Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
• Public Service Certificate (Undergraduate)
• Pre-Construction Planning Certificate (Undergraduate)
• Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Certificate (Undergraduate)

Suggested Minors

• Geography Minor
• Land Valuation and Rural Real Estate Minor
• Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Minor
• Concrete Materials Science Minor
• Heavy-Highway Construction Minor
• Management Minor
• Accounting Minor
• Legal Studies Minor

Suggested Dual Majors

• Concrete Industry Management (B.S.)

Suggested Accelerated Programs

• Operations Management (M.S.)