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Wondering whether a degree in construction management might be right for you? Contact us to ask questions or set up a conversation with one of our advisors.
Location: Herbert F. Langdon Engineering Center 103
Phone: 530-898-5216
Email: cm@csuchico.edu
Be part of one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. As a Construction Management student, you will learn to lead construction projects ranging from bridges, roads, high-rises, hospitals, schools, and homes.
You will solve complex challenges in the construction industry and be a leader on the job from day one. Our program blends theory with hands-on learning, creating the perfect environment for you to explore the world of construction management. You will graduate ready to manage and coordinate all aspects of construction, from the concrete foundation to the interior finish work, and everything in between.
You will gain an understanding of every aspect of construction operations with courses like accounting, physics, sustainable construction, and communications. Your classes will provide simulated management experience using actual contract plans and specifications.
Your degree in construction management will position you for a great job straight out of college. Construction management professionals earn a median annual wage of $104,900, and with employment projected to grow 5% for the next decade, the job outlook is tremendous.
Some of our alumni work at the following places:
The opportunities the Construction Management program offers our students are unmatched. It was one reason I decided to come here.
Become a great problem solver and leader while learning how to work well in teams and develop your public speaking and presentation skills through competitions, projects, and internships.
Join a team taking on real construction projects in various competitions throughout the year. Our program consistently places at or near the top at the annual Associated Schools of Construction competition in Nevada.
Our students volunteer hundreds of hours each year to organize and complete community projects. We’ve built homes for fire victims, converted a portable trailer into an operating room for the animal shelter, revamped a legendary children’s playground, and more.
Find paid internships throughout the US as a project engineer or project and operations manager to prepare you for a career in the construction industry. Most of our students complete two internships before graduating.
Work with supportive faculty to find your passion. You can conduct research with expert faculty and publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
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We are home to six highly active clubs: Associated General Contractors, Design Build Institute of America, Chico State Women in Construction, Beavers Heavy Civil, Mechanical Contractors Association, and IOTA Honor Society. Each club offers engaging opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders.
Our Concrete Mixing Lab and Asphalt, Soils, and Concrete Lab will help you put theory into practice and gain the hands-on skills you need to succeed in the industry.
As an executive at Turner Construction, Dan Wheeler has put up new buildings on campus, recruited more than 100 Chico State grads, and mentored countless more. This month, he will be honored as the 2022 Distinguished Alumnus of the College of ECC.
Students and faculty remain a driving force in the rebuild of the Honey Run Covered Bridge, lost to the Camp Fire in 2018.
As an executive at Turner Construction, Dan Wheeler has put up new buildings on campus, recruited more than 100 Chico State grads, and mentored countless more. This month, he will be honored as the 2022 Distinguished Alumnus of the College of ECC.
Students and faculty remain a driving force in the rebuild of the Honey Run Covered Bridge, lost to the Camp Fire in 2018.
Wondering whether a degree in construction management might be right for you? Contact us to ask questions or set up a conversation with one of our advisors.
Location: Herbert F. Langdon Engineering Center 103
Phone: 530-898-5216
Email: cm@csuchico.edu