Construction Management Technology

Application Code:
1194
Degree Received:
Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
Academic Department:
Civil Engineering Technology

Description:

The program has a series of technical courses designed to familiarize the graduate with all aspects of construction management; a series of related courses in math, science, and several business courses which give the graduate a broad-based education that will provide the skills needed in a leadership role in today's construction business.

Students from the CMT programs won the 2000 Associated Schools of Construction Northeast Regional Heavy/Highway Construction Management Competition. Alfred State students compete annually against other colleges in the northeast that have construction management programs.

This program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) (1717 North Loop 1604 East - Suite 320, San Antonio, TX 78232). Alfred State College has the only accredited bachelor's degree program in New York State.

A laptop computer is required for students entering the construction management technology program. The College will provide a list of appropriate laptops and wireless modem cards in April to all students who have been accepted to attend Alfred State College.

Seniors in the BS and BTech programs are required to take the Certified Professional Construction Level I exam prior to graduation.

Program Educational Objectives
Program educational objectives were established with the assistance of the Industrial Advisory Committee and are reviewed periodically. The construction management engineering technology program produces graduates who:

  1. Write, read, and orally present technical reports, letters, and projects that meet the standards of the profession;
  2. Understand and are able to complete various activities related to construction such as interpret construction documents, draw plans using computer-aided drafting, complete an estimate, mange project activities, and be able to technically review construction materials used on the project;
  3. Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in, continued formal education as well as lifelong learning;
  4. Analyze and synthesize using industry standard software estimates, schedules, and project administration data;
  5. Successfully interact with clients, owners, co-workers, government agencies, and other construction-related entities;
  6. Manage multidisciplinary teams in order to successfully complete a project.

Work Experience
Students typically gain work experience through summer employment with construction companies.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:

  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
  • Recommended: Physics

Accreditation/Certification:

Only bachelor program in New York State accredited by American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).

Features & Facilities:

  • Construction management
  • Project Planning
  • Estimating
  • Project Administration
  • Simulated CM office environment with computers and digitizers to support Timberline, Expedition, and Primavera software
  • Program includes classes in the business area

Career Opportunities:

  • Project Manager
  • Estimator
  • Project Scheduler
  • Planner
  • Construction Supervisor
  • Facilitator
  • Plant Manager
  • Construction Equipment Sales
  • Materials Sales
  • Facilities Management

Typical Semester Layout:

A typical day includes 60 percent lecture and 40 percent lab. Lab uses the computer to support problem solving, estimating, project planning, and project administration.

First Semester credits
COMP 1503 Freshman Composition 3
CIVL 1011 Civil AutoCAD 1
CIVL 1204 Surveying I 4
CIVL 1013 Portland Cement Conc 3
CIVL 1182 Civil Tech Graphics 2
MATH 1033 College Algebra 3
      16
Second Semester credits
CIVL 2154 Qual Control of Mat 4
CIVL 2204 Surveying II 4
PHYS 1024 General Physics I 4
MATH 2043 College Trigonometry 3
LITR 2603 Introduction to Literature 3
      18
Third Semester credits
CIVL 3554 Comm Bldg 4
CIVL 4104 Structural Design 4
PHYS 2023 General Physics II 3
MATH 1063 Technical Calculus I 3
  xxx3 Gen Education Elective 3
      17
Fourth Semester credits
CIVL 4143 Contracts/Spec/Estimat’g 3
CIVL 4144 Construction Mgmt 4
CIVL 7104 Land Development 4
CIVL 6113 Environmental Engr Tech
3
  xxx3 Gen Education Elective 3
      17
Fifth Semester credits
SPCH 1083 Effective Speaking 3
ECON 1013
Principles of Economics I 3
COMP 5703 Technical Writing II
3
  xxx3 Gen Education Elective 3

xxx3 Gen Education Elective 3
      15
Sixth Semester credits
CHEM 5013 Applied Chemical Principles 3
CIVL 6123 Mechanical Systems 3
CIVL 6214 Advanced Estimating 4
CIVL 6212 Construction Safety 2
ACCT 5043 Accounting Perspectives 3
  xxx3 Gen Education Elective 3
      18
Seventh Semester credits
MATH 1123 Statistics 3
CIVL 7213 Construction Systems 3
CIVL 7223 Construction Project Planning 3
IDIS 7153 Prin of Management 3
MATH 7113 Economic Analysis for ET 3
      15
Eighth Semester credits
BUAD 7273 Organizational Behavior 3
CIVL 8123 Construction Project Administration 3
BUAD 3043 Business Law I 3
CIVL 5213 Foundations & Concrete Construction 3
ECON 2023
Principles of Economics II
3
      15

General Education Electives:

  • American History
  • Social Sciences
  • Western Civilization
  • Other World Civilization
  • Arts
Also required: One unit of Physical Education.
Employment and Transfer Report
Employment and Transfer Rate:
91%
Survey Details 2005 2006 2007
Receiving Degrees 9
11
15
Responding to Survey 6(67%)
6(55%)
11(73%)
Employed 6(100%)
6(100%)
10(91%)
Employed in Field 6(100%)
6(100%)
9(90%)
Transfered -- -- --
Unemployed & Seeking Employment -- -- 1(9%)
Unemployed & Not Seeking Employment -- -- --
Salary Information
NACE Annual Average Salary Survey Data
(2003-04 survey for associate degree program;
2007-08 for baccalaureate degree program)
$50,940
DOL Annual Mean Salary
(2007 survey for those employed in this career path)
$83,000