Program Overview

Program Overview

The Department of Construction Management offers various programs, including the B.S. in Construction Management, Minor in Construction Management, M.S. in Construction Management, and Ph.D. Opportunities in Construction Management.

Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a Focus on Construction Engineering Management

This Ph.D. program is a collaborative effort between the departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction Management. The program provides an interdisciplinary curriculum that combines courses in estimating and scheduling with the basics of civil engineering, business, management, communication skills, and the humanities. The focus is on integrating innovative management systems, computers, and other technologies into the construction process.

Research Areas

The faculty members in both departments pursue applied research opportunities in the following areas:

• Construction Education and Workforce Development
• Construction Technology
• Infrastructure Systems
• Project Delivery and Management
• Sustainability and Resilience

Collaborative Ph.D. in Construction Engineering and Management

This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of construction engineering and management. The program includes coursework, research, and outreach activities that provide a common ground for interaction between faculty and students.

Graduates from the Doctoral Program

Some notable graduates from the doctoral program include:

• Dr. Shantanu Kumar, who graduated in Summer 2023 and is currently working at Gilmore Construction in Denver, Colorado
• Dr. A. Rahman Abdallah, who graduated in 2021 and is currently working as a Bridge Engineer at EXP
• Dr. Deniz Besiktepe, who graduated in 2021 and is currently working as an Assistant Professor in Construction Management Technology at Purdue University
• Dr. Duygu Kalan, who graduated in 2021 and is currently working as an Estimator at Nelson Pipeline Constructors, LLC
• Dr. Marjan Sadeghi, who graduated in 2019 and is currently working as a Research VDC Engineer at VIATechnik, LLC

Program Details

The program details include:

• Advising and Support
• B.S. in Construction Management
• Minor in Construction Management
• M.S. in Construction Management
• Ph.D. Opportunities in Construction Management

Child Pages

The program has the following child pages:

1. Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a focus on Construction Engineering Management
2. Ph.D. in Education, Equity, and Transformation with a focus on Construction Management

Paying for Graduate School

The department offers Graduate Teaching Assistantships and Graduate Research Assistantships to help students pay for graduate school.

Department of Construction Management

The department is located at 102 Guggenheim Hall, 291 W. Laurel St., 1584 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, Colorado.