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Earnings Potential
For individuals who received bachelor's degrees in construction management, the median annual salary offer was approximately $47,000 according to a July 2007 survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Construction Management Facts at a Glance
Construction management is the profession that oversees a project of construction or renovation on structures. The fast-paced environment of construction management requires that an individual oversee the entire project to ensure safety of workers and the surrounding buildings and people. Construction requires planning, execution, budgeting and time management. These skills, along with flexibility and the ability to negotiate and be a critical thinker and quick problem solver, are all requirements to be successful in the industry of construction management.
Examples/Details of Work
Individuals with construction management degrees can move on to become building equipment contractors, electrical contractors, and building construction managers, among other professions. Degrees
Bachelor's degrees are part of the essential criteria to being a successful and productive manager. Advanced degrees are helpful but not always required, unless there is an intention to branch into larger projects. What a bachelor's degree or advanced degree cannot provide is the experience of working in the construction field. Internships and apprenticeships are vital roles that individuals interested in construction management must try.
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