Construction Management

Career Opportunities

The graduates of the construction management program have secured positions as project managers, estimators, schedulers, and field superintendents for general contractors, subcontractors, and construction managers. Many are employed as owner representatives working for architectural firms, consulting engineering firms, commercial companies and institutions that have needs for building or other construction projects. Some have risen to executive positions within companies while others own their own firms. Graduates have also returned to the program after obtaining positions in the field to teach and share expertise.

The Goodwin College of Professional Studies offers a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management as well as a Certificate Program in Construction Management. Depending on student goals, each option provides a strong educational foundation for successful performance and/or entrance into the construction industry.

Employers
Some of the companies that have hired Drexel students as co-op or full-time employees:

• Gilbane Building Company
• L.F. Driscoll Construction Company
• American Infrastructure
• Pennoni Associates
• Brandywine Realty Trust
  

Potential Careers

Construction Manager: Coordinates a venture from its initial development through final construction. Develops a schedule and ensures the project is completed on time and within budget. Obtains necessary licenses and permits and oversees the progress of the project.

Cost Estimator: Prepares information about costs that are necessary for a business to bid on a contract or to determine the profitability of a proposed product. Assembles information about factors that can influence costs such as materials, labor, location, and special machinery requirements, including computer hardware and software.

Project Manager: Develops requirements, budgets, and timetables for a firm’s construction plans to ensure that the projects are successful. Determines the tasks to complete, assigns responsibilities to team members, and sees the project through from conception to completion.

Visit the Drexel Steinbright Career Development Center page for more information on career opportunities.