Program Overview
Herzing College's 12-month Construction Management program equips students with the skills to plan, coordinate, and monitor construction projects. Covering industry standards, project management techniques, and business principles, the program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in the construction industry, with potential for advancement into management roles.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Construction Management program at Herzing College is a 12-month program that covers all aspects of construction project management. The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to plan, coordinate, and monitor construction projects. The program covers the following topics:
- Industry standards for health and safety on construction sites
- The roles and responsibilities of all the main positions in the construction industry
- How to read orthographic projections, detailed assembly drawings, pictorial drawings, schematics and blueprints
- Inventory control and distribution channels
- How to read, comprehend and create basic financial statements according to GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles)
- How to manage payroll and bookkeeping for a construction office
- How to create and evaluate budgets for construction projects
Careers:
Graduates of the Construction Management program are qualified for entry-level positions in the construction industry. With experience, graduates can advance into construction management roles. Job titles include:
- Construction Manager
- Construction Administrator
- Construction Office Coordinator
- Construction Office Manager
- Industrial Relations Manager
- Administrative Services Manager