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Construction Manager
Using the architectural plans for commercial and residential buildings, roads, bridges, or other projects, your job as Construction Manager is to oversee the planning, scheduling, and realization of those plans. You work with owners, engineers, architects, and others who are involved in the construction process and ensure that projects get done on time and within budget.
Baker prepares you for a Construction Management career with a broad base of knowledge, including building concepts, methods, and materials. You also receive hands-on training in architectural drafting, computer-aided drafting (CAD), and cost estimating. In addition, you study general business and learn related technical skills that can help you advance in your career.
– Susan Phillips Baker studentI would be prepared for a lot of work, but it is very satisfying, and it does prepare us for the real world. We will have solid skills and good portfolio.
Career Facts
- The average annual salary of Construction Managers is $85,800.
- Employment of Construction Managers is projected to increase by 16 percent through 2016, which is faster than average.
- The increasing complexity of construction projects is boosting demand for management-level personnel in the industry.
- Over half of Construction Managers are self-employed, many as owners of construction firms.
- Construction Managers must be available—often 24-hours a day—to deal with delays, bad weather, or emergencies at the jobsite.
- Although certification is not required to work in the construction industry, it’s valuable because it provides evidence of competence and experience.
Programs
Want to get the ball rolling?
Everything about our college is aimed at getting you the job you want in the shortest time possible — from our affordable tuition, to how we choose our programs, to our small class sizes, and flexible class schedules.
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