A Career in

Construction
Management
By Mark Stevenson

Where to Begin?
O Obtaining a degree in Construction

Management starts off by finding a

college that offers the program.
O Most colleges that would offer the
Construction Management degree
program have engineering programs
as well since Construction
Management falls under the
engineering field of study.

Is Construction Management
Right for YOU?
O Key Job Skills:
O Analytical Skills: Construction managers must be

good at planning for large-scale, multi-step projects.

O Decision Making: Construction managers must make
lots of decisions, such as picking subcontractors,
materials, paints, and more.
O Management Skills: As the boss on site, construction
managers must lead their teams, and keep them
motivated and focused on the job.
O Communication: Good writing and speaking skills are
needed by construction managers when communicating
with employees, writing proposals, subcontractors,
procuring materials and dealing with clients.

After Obtaining a
Degree
O After completing college and getting the

degree in Construction Management you

are ready for the workforce.
O Possible job positions include:
O Construction Manager
O Financial Manager
O Logistics and Distribution Manager
O Management Consultant
O Town Planner
O Surveyor

Types of Employers
O International Construction

Companies
O Design and Building Companies
O Civil Engineering Contractors
O Building and Project Management
Companies

Salary as of 2013
O Mean Annual Wage was $90,960
O Mean Hourly Wage was $43.73
O This is on the rise with the increase

demand in the building sector also

on the rise

Summary
O The Construction Management degree is a degree that

will be very useful in life. With there always being new

building projects from infrastructure to residential
comes and everything in between having to be built.
The construction market is one that is never ending
with new projects, concepts, and ideas turning into
reality every day. As we continue into the future there
is something that will always be needed and that
thing is builders and designers. Without them we
would stay in the same world that we live in today
with no changes ever made. The Construction
Management degree gives you the ability to be in
control of the buildings and designs of tomorrow.

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