Build your future.
The construction management program prepares you to manage projects in commercial, heavy-highway-utilities and residential construction. Materials, building methods, estimating, scheduling, project management, contracts and safety are taught by our industry-prepared faculty. You will be prepared to manage and lead in a promising career in construction.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Have solid communication skills.
- Critical thinking and problem solving.
- Can make decisions under pressure.
- Enjoy working with a variety of people.
- Are able to see the big picture and work toward achieving goals.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Estimator
- Project scheduler
- Project development manager
- Site supervisor
- Project lead
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- Puetz Corporation
- A-G-E Corporation
- Journey (Sioux Falls) Construction
- Hensel Phelps
- Henry Carlson Construction
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- Placement with contractors all over the U.S.
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
- National Association of Home Builders, Student Chapter
- Construction Management Club
- Associated General Contractors
- Habitat for Humanity
Suggested Certificates
Pre-Construction Planning Certificate (Undergraduate)
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Certificate (Undergraduate)
Geographic Information Sciences Certificate (Undergraduate)
Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
Public Service Certificate (Undergraduate)
Suggested Minors
Concrete Materials Science Minor
Heavy-Highway Construction Minor
Management Minor
Accounting Minor
Legal Studies Minor
Geography Minor
Land Valuation and Rural Real Estate Minor
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Minor
Suggested Dual Majors
Concrete Industry Management (B.S.)
Still Undecided?
If you are uncertain about your major and have questions about career planning, you are not alone. Choosing a major or career can be a very difficult decision. We're here to help.
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Operations Management (B.S.)
Architecture (B.F.A.)
Civil Engineering (B.S.)
Concrete Industry Management (B.S.)
Land Valuation and Rural Real Estate Minor
Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Certificate (Undergraduate)
