Construction Management
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Construction Manager was named the Best Construction Job in 2021 and the average salary is over $75,000 per year. The Construction Management Certificate is ideal for anyone seeking to advance in the building and design field. Important aspects such as accounting procedures, legal issues, estimating and bidding, and the negotiating process are presented.
REQUIRED COURSES
COURSE |
TERM |
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CMC 130 - Legal Aspects of Construction | SPRING |
CMC 170 - Project Management Engineer for Construction | SPRING |
CMC 150 - C.P.M. Scheduling | FALL |
CMC 160 - Basic Construction Accounting | FALL |
CMC 110 - Basic Estimating and Bidding | SUMMER - Open Now |
CMC 120 - The Negotiation | SUMMER - Open Now |
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Introduction to estimating utilizing the CSI format. Requires no knowledge of estimating, but some knowledge of basic algebra and blueprint reading would be helpful.
This class will provide an understanding of the theory and process of negotiation. The class will examine a broad spectrum of negotiation problems faced by all managers and professionals with a special emphasis on situations typical of the construction industry. Students will develop these abilities and gain an understanding of negotiation in useful analytical frameworks.
Upcoming Courses
This course will provide the students with a good understanding of the concepts of Critical Path Method of Scheduling and a working knowledge of the steps involved in developing a C.P.M. Schedule, which is a requirement of virtually all construction, contracts in today’s industry. The history of schedule development, from a planning tool to a comprehensive project management tool is covered. Logic development, detailed cost loading, manpower loading, equipment utilization, disruption and delay analysis, and float identification and manipulation are covered in this course.
Introduction to Accounting and Financial Management to acquaint the student of Construction Management with the many financial aspects used in the construction industry and in the field to properly manage the process of construction as well as monitoring the basic risk of losing monies while managing the construction process. Review the process for the creation of the contractor’s schedule of values and the processing of the monthly payment process for contractors and subcontractors. Review of the change order requests, and the accounting tools needed to verify and confirm the validity of the requests and the financial impact on the overall project.
Overview of the legal system as it relates to the construction industry; contractor’s license law; contracts; mechanic lien laws; home improvement contracts; contractor and design professional relationships.
Review and interpretation of the construction phase management documents and tools, which are normally the responsibility of the on-site Project Engineer to establish, monitor, and deliver for the proper and timely execution of a construction project.
- Anyone ready for responsibility for construction, building, design, and renovation projects
- Contractors, sub-contractors, architects, project managers, engineers, and facilities managers
- Real estate professionals
- Finance professionals in the construction industry
Disclaimer
The current course schedule which includes class meeting times, locations and design is subject to change without notice or obligation. The University does not guarantee the availability of a particular course or section, and reserves the right to cancel due to insufficient enrollment.
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