Students will gain fundamental knowledge and practical experience with construction management skills, tools, and techniques necessary to be employed in an entry-level construction management position at a local residential or light-commercial construction industry firm. Light-commercial construction involves non-residential buildings constructed of light gauge metal framing or wood.
25-50 per year
1. Understand the skills and knowledge required for entry-level positions in construction management.
2. Identify safety-related issues that occur on a construction jobsite and explain safe use of equipment, techniques, and materials usage.
3. Describe various construction phases and detailed construction processes for a typical residential or light-commercial project.
4. Perform basic and accurate quantitative construction material quantity surveys (take-offs) from construction drawings.
5. Explain the relationship between different professionals or agencies involved in a construction project.
6. Utilize, write, or modify construction documents or forms such as contracts, specifications, Requests For Information (RFI), and change orders.
7. Prepare preliminary cost estimates and project construction schedules for residential and light-commercial construction projects.
SRJC is committed to preparing students for well-paying jobs in the high-demand construction industry. This program has connections with the Construction Center on the Petaluma Campus, where Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) and Adult Education construction skills program will be located. Many students have contacted the department looking for a Construction Management (CM) program to help properly train them in the subject matter to find local employment in a high-demand role.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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CONS 101 | Introduction to the Construction Industry | 3.0 | Y1 |
CONS 102 | Construction Practice and Technologies | 3.0 | Y1 |
CONS 103 | Construction Materials, Methods and Equipment | 3.0 | Y1 |
CONS 104 | Construction Management and Scheduling | 3.0 | Y1 |
CONS 105 | Construction Contract Documents | 3.0 | Y1 |
CONS 106 | Construction Estimating and Bidding | 3.0 | Y1 |
LIR 10 | LIR 10 Introduction to Information Literacy | 1.0 | Y1 for AS degree |
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