Construction Management AAS Degree
Program Rationale and Outcomes: Employment of construction managers is projected to increase and as noted by the NCC Construction Management Advisory Board for Northampton, Monroe and Pike counties a solid curriculum is needed to educate new and existing construction managers. The increasing complexity of construction projects is boosting the demand for management-level personnel within the construction industry. Sophisticated technology and the proliferation of laws setting standards for buildings and construction materials, worker safety, energy efficiency, and environmental protection have further complicated the construction process. Advances in building materials and construction methods; the need to replace portions the Nation’s infrastructure; and the growing number of multipurpose buildings and energy-efficient structures will further add to the demand for more construction managers. More opportunities for construction managers also will result from the need for greater cost control and financial management of projects and to oversee the numerous subcontractors and employees.
Graduates of Northampton Community College's A.A.S. degree in Construction Management will be able to:
- Understand the importance of management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling.
- Describe construction operations as they relate to production processes, logistics, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Integrate health and safety issues within the confines of regulatory compliance and current industry standards to the construction industry.
- Interpret building and zoning codes and other regulatory requirements.
- Interpret technical information in the form of architectural drawings, schematics, specifications, graphs and procedures.
- Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Apply legal and ethical principles related to the construction industry.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of accounting/finance functions as it relates to the construction industry.
Program Narrative
Northampton Community College Construction Management Program is designed to provide a comprehensive and sequential approach to educating construction professionals to perform and function as effective managers or administrators within the construction industry. The program provides critical information and skill sets for the construction professional to utilize while performing a variety of tasks and operations as it relates to the construction field. The demand for construction professionals is increasing as the construction industry expands to meet the building needs of the global economy. Therefore, the intention of the construction management program is to enable and equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to achieve their maximum potential in the construction industry.
Program Features
The Construction Management Program offers the student a solid foundation on which to build their managerial skills. Through a balanced mix of liberal arts and specialized courses, success and professional growth are assured. Students will participate in a practicum in which they will have the opportunity to perform various construction management functions. The intention is to gain insight into the challenges of managing and functioning at a construction site while providing enhancement of critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills.
This program can be completed in the day or evening, on a full-time or part-time basis. A few courses may not be offered in the evening every semester so you may want to develop your schedule accordingly to avoid any delay in graduation.
Program Requirements
As part of the application process, all students are required to secure a sponsor for the practicum. Assistance will be pro¬vided by the construction management staff during the application process.
Core Progressive Threads of Construction Management
- Leadership and supervisory
- Health and Safety
- Legal and ethical
- Effective Communication and Public Relations
Career Potential:
Construction technicians and tradespersons
Construction managers
Construction administrators
Construction and building inspectors
Construction cost estimators
Superintendents
Project managers
Construction company owners
Construction equipment operators
Code enforcement officer
Construction specifier
