Effective Fall 2022
- School of Engineering Technologies
- Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)
- More Information about Construction Management
Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise the construction of projects. Tasks may include preconstruction, construction, commissioning, and facility management in any industry segment including residential, commercial, industrial, and heavy and civil. Whether serving as an agent of the owner or performing as the at-risk manager of construction, construction managers utilize specialized knowledge of construction, managerial and business techniques, and understanding of the challenges and needs of all stakeholders to ensure the project’s scope of work is completed safely, on time, and within budget. Study includes the investigation of materials and methods involved in the building process; plan reading, contracts and documents; estimating; scheduling; mechanical and electrical systems; jobsite management; project management; safety management; and project development. The construction management program is accredited by the Associated Colleges of Construction Education (ACCE).
Career Opportunities
Graduates often assume positions with titles including construction manager, project manager, project engineer, office engineer, superintendent, estimator, purchasing agent, general contractor, subcontractor, specialty contractor, business development, code enforcement, facility manager, and claims adjuster. Graduates find positions across the United States with a concentration of positions in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York including the metro areas around Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg.
Recommended High School Subjects
Communications, algebra, trigonometry, geometry, physics, computer science, drafting, construction, business, and management courses.
Special Equipment Needs
Laptop Computer Required
- 64-bit Windows 11 or higher (required).
- Multi-Core Intel i7 or higher processor or AMD equivalent with SSE2 technology. Minimum of 3.3 GHz speed. (required).
- 1 TB+ Solid State Disk (SSD) drive (required).
- 32+ GB RAM (recommended).
- DirectX 11 capable graphics card with Shader Model 5 and a minimum of 4GB of video memory (required).
- Video Display Resolution of 1920 x 1080 with true color (required).
- USB-C and USB-A ports or USB-C and USB-A adapter (required).
- MS-Mouse or pointing device (required).
- .NET Framework Version 4.8 or later (required).
- Laptop must include a webcam and microphone (required).
- Laptop must include a wireless network card (required).
- Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required).
- Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance).
- Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited.
Remediation Strategies
Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies as explained in the College Catalog (see https://www.pct.edu/catalog/admissions-policy). Students testing into MTH 005 or MTH 008 are permitted to take Construction Management (BCM) courses with the expectation they have completed MTH 181 (or equivalent course) or higher prior to their third semester.
Transfer Procedures
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see https://www.pct.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals
A graduate of this major should be able to:- create written communications appropriate to the construction discipline.
- create oral presentations appropriate to the construction discipline.
- create a construction project safety plan.
- create construction project cost estimates.
- create construction project schedules.
- analyze professional decisions based on ethical principles.
- analyze methods, materials, and equipment used to construct projects.
- apply electronic-based technology to manage the construction process.
- apply basic surveying techniques for construction layout and control.
- understand different methods of project delivery and the roles and responsibilities of all constituencies involved in the design and construction process.
- understand construction accounting and cost control.
- understand construction quality assurance and control.
- understand construction project control processes.
- understand the legal implications of contract, common, and regulatory law to manage a construction project.
- understand the basic principles of sustainable construction.
- understand the basic principles of structural behavior.
- understand the basic principles of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Curriculum
| First Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 | .50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| BCM103 | Construction & Program Orientation | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| BCM105 | Materials & Methods of Construction I | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| BCM142 | Construction Drawings | 2 | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| BCM108 | Construction Safety & First Aid | 2 | 2 | M | REQ | ||
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| MTH181 | College Algebra & Trigonometry I | 3 | 2.50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 17 | ||||||
| Second Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| BCM125 | Materials & Methods of Construction II | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| BCM144 | Drafting, Codes & Plan Reading | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| BCM145 | Construction Documents | 2 | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| OEE | Exploration Elective | 3 | S | OEE | |||
| SPC101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
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| SPC201 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| MGT115 | Principles of Management | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 17 | ||||||
| Third Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| BCM230 | Construction Surveying | 3 | 1 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| BCM280 | Construction Estimating | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| BCM233 | Mechanical & Electrical Systems for Construction Managers | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| PHS103 | Physics Survey | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| MGT301 | Business Law I | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| ENL201 | Technical & Professional Communication | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 18 | ||||||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| BCM252 | Construction Equipment & Productivity Analysis | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| BCM240 | Computers in Construction | 3 | 1 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| OEE | Exploration Elective | 3 | S | OEE | |||
| ACC113 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| MTH157 | Business Statistics | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| BCB | Directed Construction Management Business/Management Elective | 3 | S | BCB | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 18 | ||||||
| Fifth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| BCM304 | Advanced Estimating & Cost Control | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| BCM | Directed Construction Management Elective | 3 | M | BCM | |||
| BCM319 | Construction Structural Analysis & Design | 3 | Writing Enriched Requirement | 2 | 3 | M | REQ |
| BSC | Directed Construction Management Science Elective with lab | 4 | S | BSC | |||
| BCM345 | Construction Contracts & Administration | 2 | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||||||
| Sixth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| BCM340 | Project Planning, Scheduling & Control | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| BCM350 | Construction Jobsite Management | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| BCM | Directed Construction Management Elective | 3 | M | BCM | |||
| CDP | Core Global & Cultural Diversity Perspective | 3 | S | CDP | |||
| ECO111 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
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| ECO112 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||||||
| Summer Session | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| BCM421 | Proven OSHA Construction Safety 30-Hour Credentials | 1 | M | REQ | |||
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| Seventh Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| BCM422 | Construction Safety Management | 2 | 2 | M | REQ | ||
| BCM425 | Construction Management Capstone I | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| BCM482 | Construction Management Concepts I | 1 | .50 | 1.50 | M | REQ | |
| ARP | Core Arts Perspective | 3 | S | ARP | |||
| HIP | Core Historical Perspective | 3 | S | HIP | |||
| OEA | Open Elective | 3 | S | OEA | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||||||
| Eighth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| BCM440 | Construction Project Development | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| BCM435 | Construction Management Capstone II | 3 | 1 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| BCM | Directed Construction Management Elective | 3 | M | BCM | |||
| BCM484 | Construction Management Concepts II | 1 | .50 | 1.50 | M | REQ | |
| OEA | Open Elective | 3 | S | OEA | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 13 | ||||||
Accreditation
American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).
American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). Current 6-year accreditation expires February 2026. Pursuing reaccreditation.