Dunwoody Construction Project Management

Dunwoody’s Construction Project Management degree, which has been accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), teaches you the technical skills necessary for a successful and rewarding career in the construction industry. Experience field trips and guest speakers from leading construction firms and building organizations. Participate in national competitions and take advantage of study abroad opportunities.

Through extensive interactive training and hands-on activities, you will learn best practices and industry standards for planning and executing complex construction projects. Develop the skills to create and manage schedules and monitor and report on the progress of build activity.

This is a two-year construction management degree that can be taken online on campus or hybrid.

Software you will use includes a suite of Autodesk products, Microsoft Project and Visio, Takeoff Suite, OnCenter QuickBid, Primavera Project Management Suite, Revu CAD Bluebeam, RSMeans CostWorks, and Sage Timberline Accounting and Estimating.

Dunwoody’s Construction Project Management program is structured as a two plus two associate’s and bachelor’s completion degree program. Students earn an associate’s degree in Construction Project Management after two years of coursework. Students who pursue an additional two years of study earn a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management.

This structure also allows students from other technical and community colleges to seamlessly transfer into year three of Dunwoody’s program.

 


 

Explore Construction Project Management in the College Catalog

Ready for more detail? Explore degree requirements, course descriptions, and program outcomes for Construction Project Management in the College Catalog. You can also find a sample academic plan for each semester of your college journey.

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Construction Project Management class topics include:

  • Construction Drafting
  • Materials, Testing & Construction Methods
  • Construction Planning & Scheduling
  • Building Codes
  • Construction Safety

Student Organizations

Opportunities to get involved outside of the classroom include:

  • Dunwoody Construction Management Student Association (DCMSA)
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK)
  • SkillsUSA

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Student Highlights and Achievements for Construction Project Management

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“Dunwoody has definitely prepared me for a career in residential construction. Industry professionals have input in our curriculum, which means that when I graduate, I will be trained in exactly what the industry is looking for. Not only am I learning management skills, like estimating and scheduling a project, but I have also had to chance to work a project from conception to hand-over.”

-Kaela Fahey, Construction Project Management Alum

Recent Employers of Construction Project Management Graduates

Companies that hire our graduates include:

  • Ryan Companies
  • MG McGrath
  • Grazzini Brothers & Company
  • Lyman Lumber Companies
  • AMEK Custom Builders
  • Bella Custom Homes

Common Job Titles for Construction Project Management

Possible job titles upon graduation include:

  • Project Manager
  • Estimator
  • Field Engineer
  • Assistant Project Manager

Facilities

Construction Lab

Test and gain familiarity with construction and siteworks materials and fabrication construction assembling.

  • Aggregate, sand, soil and concrete testing equipment
  • Drum sander, thickness planer, table router, and drill press
  • 10” table saw, 12” miter saw, and band saw
  • Various power and hand tools, including drills and saws
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) sets