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Construction Management

Also offered as: Minor

Construction Management prepares students to plan, coordinate, and supervise residential, commercial, and civil construction projects from concept to completion. Through hands on learning in estimating, project management, Building Information Modeling (BIM), surveying, scheduling, safety, and construction methods, students develop the technical and leadership skills needed for successful careers in the construction industry.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 50 in Major
Careers
Managers, Estimators, Technologists, Technicians

Why Study Construction Management at EIU?

  • Industry focused curriculum that combines construction management, business principles, project planning, and leadership skills to prepare graduates for successful careers in the construction industry.
  • Learn in modern laboratories while gaining expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM), cost estimating, scheduling, surveying, safety, and construction methods.
  • Strong industry connections through guest speakers, job site visits, trade shows, professional conferences, and an active Industrial Advisory Board
  • Develop both technical and managerial skills needed to lead construction projects from planning and design through completion
  • Prepare for high demand careers as construction managers, project managers, superintendents, estimators, and construction industry leaders
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"The small class size and feel of the campus. I wanted to attend college close to home and the campus and town of Charleston have a great feel. ... I wanted to attend where I feel will best prepare me to have a successful career."
Evan Ramsey
Construction Management or Criminology/undecided | Class of 2029
Evan Ramsey, Construction Management or Criminology/undecided at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Participate in hands on laboratory experiences involving concrete testing, soil analysis, construction materials, and structural applications
  • Apply classroom knowledge through real world construction planning, project management, and scheduling activities.
  • Visit construction sites and interact with industry professionals to gain firsthand exposure to construction operations and project delivery
  • Build professional networks through Construction Club activities, trade shows, conferences, and industry engagement opportunities.
  • Use industry standard tools and technologies, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), surveying equipment, and construction management software.
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Hands-On Experience, Construction Management students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The B.S. in Construction Management prepares you to plan, coordinate and oversee residential, commercial and civil construction projects from concept through completion. It is a fit if you like building things, solving practical problems and leading a team on a job site.

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$86,227
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Construction Managers
  • Cost Estimators
  • Civil Engineering Technologists &…
  • First-Line Supervisors of…
  • Project Management Specialists

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.
Openings: Employers are expected to need at least 75,000 people for this career over the next several years. That count includes new jobs created by growth and spots opened when workers move on.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly / Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit EnterprisingEnterprising interest typeYou like business and leadership. This type of work includes managing, selling, marketing and leading, including in politics or law.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Joseph Tillman
Construction Management Program Coordinator, Instructor
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1046 Klehm Hall
217-581-5762
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Professor and Chairperson
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1030 Klehm Hall
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