Construction Management
Build the future with construction management.
At Alfred State, you’ll gain the hands-on experience needed to lead in one of the nation’s most in-demand fields. Ranked the #2 construction management program in the Mid-Atlantic States (CollegeFactual, 2022) and accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), our program prepares you with real-world knowledge and industry credibility. You’ll work with actual project plans and specifications, practice in labs that simulate industry tasks, and showcase your skills through national student competitions.
Pioneer Quotes:
"Alfred State construction management graduates are well prepared with the technical knowledge, leadership and hands-on experience that allows them to quickly integrate into our project teams." - Fred Thompson, '00, vice president, LeChase Construction, Inc.
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Program Details
Courses You May Take
CIVL4043: Construction Management
Credits: 3
CIVL7223: Construction Project Planning
Credits: 0-3
CIVL8123: Construction Project Admin
Credits: 0-3
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Entrance Requirements
Required
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Algebra 2
Recommended
- Physics
Course Prerequisites
If students do not place into MATH 1033 College Algebra, MATH 1084 Calculus I, MATH 1323 Quantitative Reasoning, 1034 College Algebra of Functions, 1054 Precalculus, or 2124 Statistical Methods & Analysis, then MATH 1014 Algebra Concepts is a required prerequisite for completion of the major.
If students do not place into PHYS 1024 General Physics I or PHYS 1044 College Physics I, then PHYS 1014 Introductory Physics is a required prerequisite for completion of this major.
In construction management, you’ll master scheduling, estimating, safety planning, and risk management while learning to analyze contracts, project documents, and management methods. You’ll apply surveying and electronic technologies, evaluate construction materials and systems, and strengthen your teamwork and communication skills. Training also emphasizes ethics, sustainability, quality control, and the legal and financial aspects of construction projects, preparing you to manage with confidence and integrity.
Facilities and Labs
Alfred State provides labs, equipment, and learning spaces that mirror the tools and technology used in the real world.
With 200+ labs on campus and experiential learning in every major, you’ll work with the same resources the pros use and be ready for the workplace on day one.
Wondering where your skills can take you? Our career tool lets you explore real job titles, key skills, salary ranges, and job outlook data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics nationally or for New York State.
See how your Alfred State degree connects directly to in-demand careers and start planning your future with confidence.
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You've seen our wide variety of majors at Alfred State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an Alfred State Pioneer.
