Building Construction Management

The Building Construction Management program will prepare you for work in residential, commercial, industrial construction project management, construction contract management, and construction administration. Emphasis is placed on building a foundation in material science, concrete and soil technology, statics and strength of material science, codes, estimating and specifications, as well as surveying and building fabrication. Check out the Ivy Tech Guided Pathway to Success (Ivy Tech GPS) icons to map out your pathway for success.

SAMPLE CAREERS IN THIS FIELD Construction Manager, Construction Project Manager, Construction Safety Representative, Resident Project Representative, Construction Administrator, Construction Risk Manager, Construction Project Scheduler, Construction Quality Manager, Construction Superintendent, Construction Field Engineer, and Construction Estimator

DEGREES AVAILABLE Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science. NOTE: The number of credits required for a degree or certification is based on students who are program-ready and does not include non-academic skills courses. Availability of degrees varies by campus. Contact your campus of interest below for more information.


ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (Minimum of 60 credit hours)
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Building Construction Management will give you the knowledge and skills for career entry or advancement in a current job. Associate of Applied Science degree programs are two-year programs that prepare students for careers, career changes and career advancement. Students who need to take longer to complete the degree because of job or family obligations can take the program over a longer period of time. AAS programs may also prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions. These programs offer education in recognized technical areas and specialties with emphasis on analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The program content, which is approximately 30% general education and 70% professional/technical, provides depth and breadth in conceptual and professional/technical skills. The general education courses equip students with the problem solving, communications, scientific and mathematical skills to compete successfully in the job market. Professional/technical courses equip students with the skills to obtain employment and to advance in the workforce.


ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (Minimum of 60 credit hours)
The Associate of Science degree prepares you for transfer to a university to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The Associate of Science degree in Building Construction Management transfers to several Indiana public and private colleges and universities. To find out information about your transfer options to public and private universities, contact your academic advisor or the transfer office of your local Ivy Tech. You are also encouraged to contact the institution and consult the current catalog and web page of the institution to which you wish to transfer.

LOCATIONS
The Building Construction Management program is offered at the following campuses. Please click on the campus of interest below for contact and campus specific program information:

Northeast (Fort Wayne)

Contact:
James Brunson, Program Chair
260-480-4247
jbrunson3@ivytech.edu

Northwest (East Chicago, Gary, Michigan City, Valparaiso)

Building Construction Management Program Chair

Larry Gutierrez
EC Campus
(219)392-3600 ext. 217

Building Construction Management AS Info

Southwest (Evansville, Princeton, Tell City)

Building Construction Program Summary

For more information, please contact Stephen Baim, LEED AP BD+C, Program Chair, at (812) 429-1478.