Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Construction Management
Hours: 120
Construction Management Overview
The Lamar University Bachelor of Science in Construction Management will prepare you to ensure that construction projects are completed on time and on budget without sacrificing the quality of work or the safety of your workers.
From design to completion, you will work through the entire process of turning a blueprint into reality. As cities grow, so does both the demand for construction managers and the career potential of our graduates. Build hospitals, universities or refineries from an office chair or on-site – the possibilities are as varied as your interests.
This program is ideal for problem-solvers, great communicators and people who like a different job site day-to-day or like to travel. We place 100% of our graduates into jobs right away with an average salary of $74,000 (since 2021).
Each year we present a job fair to keep you apprised of career pathways and job openings, and every program includes feedback from high-level construction executives in your chosen area. You can work for some of the largest companies in the region and the nation including Turner Industries, Mason, Sundt, Bo-Mac, SpawGlass and various specialty industrial and infrastructure contractors.
Construction Management Courses You May Take
Introduction to Construction Management: An introduction to the construction industry and management of construction projects. Materials and methods used in light, heavy, and industrial construction industries, including soils, above and below ground piping, concrete, asphalt, etc. Construction of a small project. Applies principles of ethics, oral and written communication.
Light Construction Materials and Methods: This course studies light-duty construction systems and an introduction to BIM/CAD. Topics include light frame construction, interior and exterior finish systems, insulation, and sustainability. Course will focus on the development of a fundamental knowledge base for managing construction projects through case study and hands-on experience. Applies principles of oral and written communication. Lab activities may include job site visits and performing field tests.
Heavy Construction Materials and Methods: Introduction to heavy construction principles and the use of BIM/CAD materials, assemblies and print reading; foundations; concrete construction - including cast-in-place, precast concrete systems and formwork; masonry; finishes; and steel construction. Also applies oral and written communications. Lab activities may include job site visits and performing field work and tests.
Fundamental Statics: Fundamentals of structures under load and at rest are introduced; forces and equilibrium, methods of joints, method of sections, methods for multi-force members, and load tracing.
Construction Surveying: Introduction to the basic principles of construction surveying. Use of equipment for measurement of horizontal and vertical distances and angles. Field practice and calculations associated with design and layout of small construction projects.
Career Paths for Construction Management
With hands-on experience, a required internship, and high industry demand for qualified construction managers, many students graduate with a job offer in hand. Students start work as schedulers, estimators or assistant project managers for large commercial and industrial construction companies.
You may be paired with a mentor to increase the scale of construction projects you manage, or you could work as part of a team to deliver large construction projects. Most of our graduates eventualy manage multi-million dollar projects and come back to campus to recruit more LU students just like them.
Primary Careers
Scheduler, project manager, safety manager
- Scheduling/cost estimation/budget development
- Superintendency
- Construction/project management
- Safety management
- Business ownership
- Commercial builders
- Industrial construction companies
- Residential builders
- Construction management firms
- Non-profits, e.g. Habitat for Humanity
- Engineering firms