Construction Management

Build a career leading the projects that shape Arizona. The Construction Management program at Glendale Community College combines hands-on technical training with the business and leadership skills employers look for. You'll study construction planning, design, estimating, contracts, and ethics, and you'll complete OSHA 30 safety training along the way.

Graduates are prepared for roles such as foreman, project engineer, project manager, property manager, or business owner. If a bachelor's degree is your goal, this program also gives you a strong foundation for transfer to a four-year Construction Management program and fulfills many of the requirements for the AGEC-A and the Associate in Arts degree.

In this program, you'll develop the skills to:

1. Lead teams by setting direction, aligning resources, and managing people.
2. Communicate clearly and respectfully with clients, crews, and stakeholders from all backgrounds.
3. Gather and evaluate information to plan and carry out construction projects.
4. Recognize the environmental and cultural impact of a project on the local, community, and global level, from planning through construction.
5. Apply technical knowledge and skills to meet design specifications.
6. Use industry technology and software to create and interpret reports, drawings, and designs.
7. Practice professional and ethical standards on every job.
8. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to reach shared goals.
9. Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards in daily work.
10. Pursue career opportunities in the field with the knowledge, skills, and professional habits employers expect.

Construction managers plan, direct, and coordinate the building and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems, typically leading the work through a team of supervisors. They help shape a project from its earliest concept and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and execution through completion. The field also includes managers who specialize in a particular trade, such as carpentry or plumbing.