Construction Management
CSU, Chico Catalog Description
Some graduates with Construction Management degrees have pursued one or more of the following occupations:
- Architect
- Building Cost Estimator
- Building/Construction Inspector
- Building Manager
- Conservation Specialist
- Construction Worker
- Construction Manager
- Environmental Analyst of Construction
- Field Engineer
- Field Service/Sales Representative
- General Contractor
- Home Builder/Carpenter
- Management Trainee
- Manufacturer's Field Representative
- Planner
- Project/ On-site Engineer
- Purchasing Manager
- Sales Manager
Important:
- Typically co-curricular activities, work experience and/or internships are essential (in addition to earning a college degree) to be competitive in the job market upon graduation.
- Some occupations may require advanced degrees and/or training (check with the Career Center regarding your target occupations).
- Please visit the Career Center (SSC 270) early in your college experience to get ideas on how to build your resume.
The Career Center recommends the following websites for researching occupational titles:
- U.S. Department of Labor(opens in new window)
- O*NET Online(opens in new window)
- California Occupational Guide(opens in new window)
- Google(opens in new window)
- Wikipedia(opens in new window)
Research Job Openings:
Additional Internet Sites:
- CSU, Chico Department of Construction Management
- American Institute of Contractors (AIC)(opens in new window)
- Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)(opens in new window)
- Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)(opens in new window)
- National Association of Home Builders of the U.S. (NAHB)(opens in new window)