About this Professional Certificate
In this program you will learn to successfully manage construction projects and deliver with the skills of a modern Construction Manager. During the past several years, the construction industry and the built environment has been through enormous changes. From general contracting to construction management to project management and program management.
is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to the many activities required to complete a project successfully. This requires both
to understand the many aspects of the world of owners, designers, developers, local, state, & federal government agencies, tenants, regulatory agencies, community groups & stakeholders, contracting lawyers, zoning attorneys, environmental lawyers, insurance providers, financial agencies, bonding companies, and subcontractors.
The successful Construction Manager must recognize the role of each participant, understand the nature of the project, and utilize modern management tools to bring the project forward in a timely and cost-effective manner. In addition, the Construction Manager also has his or her own organization and staffing to navigate including those of the owner and the designer.
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What you'll learn
- Construction management preparation, planning, design, engineering, business, and technical practices used in the construction industry. Also includes an awareness of ethical, social, and legal responsibilities for construction management professionals.
- Examines the construction project management industry and the profession by looking at the nature of the industry, future trends, and opportunities. The Program outlines the different sectors of the industry and various project delivery methods.
- How estimators and schedulers can make or break a construction project.
- Building Information Modeling (BIM), a virtual color representation of a building in three dimensions and how it is used as a tool to support the project design.
- Sustainable methods and construction materials, building systems, and controls in the construction industry, and the future trends in sustainable construction management.
| From | The University of Maryland, College Park, University System of Maryland via edX |
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| Hours | 48 |
| Instructor | Neil Schulman |
| Language | English |
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An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Construction Manager 1 $61k
Construction Project Manager - Construction $86k
Project Manager (Construction) $87k
Construction Project Manager 5 $90k
Construction Inspector Manager 2 $92k
Project Manager for Construction $98k
Construction Project IT Manager $104k
Construction Program Manager 4 $111k
Program Construction Manager $113k
Construction Project Manager 6 $117k
Regional Construction Manager $119k
Construction Engineer Manager 3 $121k
Courses in this Professional Certificate
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The Industry and Profession in Construction Management The industry and profession in construction management is big business. The construction industry will continue to play a key role in society. Opportunities in construction... edX | The University of Maryland, College Park, University System of Maryland |
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Field Operations and Administrative Tools in Construction Management (You were viewing this course) There are many costs associated with construction projects. Some costs are not directly associated with the construction itself but are important to quantify because they can be a... edX | The University of Maryland, College Park, University System of Maryland |
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Sustainable Construction Management Can building structures be sustainable? This course aims to answer that question. It covers sustainable construction management project elements from conception to completion. We... edX | The University of Maryland, College Park, University System of Maryland |
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Project Delivery Methods and Contracts in Construction Management In this course we will review the owner’s primary goal in choosing a project delivery method to ensure that the planned project will meet the project goals and objectives, fit... edX | The University of Maryland, College Park, University System of Maryland |
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| From | The University of Maryland, College Park, University System of Maryland via edX |
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| Hours | 48 |
| Instructor | Neil Schulman |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | n/a n/a n/a |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Construction Manager 1 $61k
Construction Project Manager - Construction $86k
Project Manager (Construction) $87k
Construction Project Manager 5 $90k
Construction Inspector Manager 2 $92k
Project Manager for Construction $98k
Construction Project IT Manager $104k
Construction Program Manager 4 $111k
Program Construction Manager $113k
Construction Project Manager 6 $117k
Regional Construction Manager $119k
Construction Engineer Manager 3 $121k
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