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California State University, Chico
College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management

Heavy Construction Minor

Construction Management student surveying the Honey Run Covered Bridge rebuilding project site.
  • Program Type

    Undergraduate Minor

  • Delivery Type

    On Campus

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Become a skilled leader in one of the construction industry’s most in-demand sectors. From building dams and bridges to large highways and industrial plants, heavy civil construction tackles the major projects that allow cities and towns to function.

Our immersive program covers everything from project management and planning to operating large equipment on job sites, preparing you for the big leagues. You’ll learn to create safe, efficient, and cost-effective job plans that pave the way for a brighter future. With unlimited career prospects, you’ll have the option of working for global corporations, government bodies, or running your own firm.

A student intern working with Turner Construction Company wearing a hardhat and reflective vest smiling on a job site.

Big Projects, Giant Career Prospects

You will learn to navigate all aspects of heavy construction, from operating construction equipment to cost management and setting up temporary structures like scaffolding and ramps. With a required 10-week internship, you’ll have the chance to meet, learn from, and work for future employers who are invested in your educational success.

Construction Management student wearing a hardhat and reflective vest looking over plans at an outdoor job site with buttes in the background.

Building Confident Leaders

Up to 35% of companies recruiting from Chico State’s civil engineering program are looking for students with a heavy construction skillset. Our program focuses heavily on developing job-ready skills you’ll use immediately upon graduation, pairing project management with analytical skills and the application of industry-specific standards. This makes the transition from the classroom to the working world feel natural and attainable.

Students using concrete pouring equipment, working on Honey Run Bridge rebuild project.

Bridge to Success

The minor in heavy construction is intended for those majoring in civil engineering with junior standing. With the correct blend of prerequisites, it complements adjacent majors in the construction industry where there is overlap. Talk to your advisor for help declaring this minor.

Three students working together with concrete mixing equipment in the concrete mixing lab.

A Solid Network of Support

Participate in innovative research, enhance your skills, and contribute to meaningful projects in our cutting-edge facilities and specialized areas, such as structures and civil engineering materials testing labs, concrete mixing and curing space, environmental engineering lab, fluids lab, and the California Pavement Preservation Research Center.

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