Potential Careers in Construction Management

Qualified Redstone College graduates may be eligible for a number of entry-level construction management jobs with titles and requirements varying by employer. Residential construction management and industrial construction project management jobs utilize the skills that are taught in the Redstone construction management program.

Here are two examples of possible entry-level jobs for Redstone graduates:

Assistant Project Manager
Assistant project managers help in planning, directing, & coordinating activities of a designated project to ensure that the goals or objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters. They may also help review project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.

Assistant Construction Manager
Assistant construction managers aid in the planning, directing, and coordination of a wide variety of construction projects, including the building of various types of residential, commercial, and industrial structures. They may help in the selection of general contractors and trade contractors to complete specific pieces of the project. They may also assist in the directing and monitoring of the progress of construction activities.

Real-world construction management professionals need to understand and use construction plans and documents, communicate between construction teams, manage project cost information and utilize many other skills while on the job. If you can see yourself doing the tasks needed for construction project management jobs, then Redstone can help you work towards a career.

Learn more about potential opportunities for Redstone graduates.

If you would like to gain the knowledge needed for construction management jobs then click here or call Redstone today at 1-877-801-1025.

 

"Employment of construction managers is projected to increase by 17 percent during the 2008-18 decade, faster than average for all occupations…population and business growth will result in new and renovated construction of residential dwellings, office buildings, retail outlets, hospitals, schools, restaurants, and other structures that require construction managers. Median annual wages of salaried construction managers in May 2008 were $79,860."

Bureau of Labor Statistics
December 17, 2009
 
 

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