Construction Management

Plan, cost, solve problems, and execute. Good construction managers are multitaskers, entrepreneurs, and excellent communicators.

Technical and soft skills required

Gain industry knowledge, identify and mitigate risks, and learn to negotiate and delegate. Oversee a construction project from start to finish:

Identify the requirements for a new facility
Determine how to manage the construction
Understand how to manage the completed facility

At JCCC, you can earn a degree, the 63-credit-hour Associate of Applied Science in Construction Management Technology. Or enhance your existing construction experience with our 28-credit hour Construction Management Certificate, which allows you to get your education while you continue to work.

Complete the program, then test for 3 professional certifications

JCCC is one of a handful of schools — even counting four-year institutions — where you can complete the program and be prepared to take tests for three professional certifications. Increase your marketability with:

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Construction Safety Certification (30 hours)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate Certification (a credential in high demand as more building sites seek LEED certification)
Construction Document Technologist (CDT) Certification

Benefit from small classes taught by faculty who have degrees in construction or engineering science and years of industry experience. You can also:

Network with advisory committee members to learn more about careers in the field
Visit job sites to experience the construction process firsthand
Visit with guest speakers for more insight into the industry
Join our student chapter of CSI (Construction Specifications Institute), which is closely aligned with the Kansas City CSI chapter
Intern with an employer for 3 elective credit hours and get hands-on experience that could lead to a future job

Job outlook is strong

Consider a career in construction management and find yourself in high demand. Upon graduating, you will be ready to join the growing construction industry. In addition, as you prepare to find a job, we help you set up and manage your LinkedIn page and show you how to research potential employers and positions, create a resume and respond in an interview.

Find employment projections and salary information at the Power BI Post Graduate Report.

Need an academic boost as you complete your degree? We have you covered.

JCCC offers small class sizes, helpful resources like FREE tutoring, and one-on-one attention and feedback from your professors, all at low tuition rates.

Benefit from our accreditation by the ACCE (American Council for Construction Education). Graduates of ACCE-accredited programs meet the highest standard of excellence for construction education and are in high demand by construction employers. More information about our program can be found here.

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