Faculty

Construction Management

A message from the program director, Dr. David Martin

Welcome to Stephen F. Austin State University’s Construction Management program. Whether you are a prospective student or interested in becoming an industry partner, I want to personally encourage you to consider our program. We have several opportunities that are designed to bring students, the industry, and the university together. These include guest speakership series aka “Contractor Talk”, student competitions at TEXO, career fairs, student club memberships, advisory board memberships, and a host of other options to choose from. We are proud of our program and once you learn more about us, we believe you will find it worth investing in.

Our construction management program is unique as our students are given two options to gain real-life experience as part of their two-year long capstone course sequence. In option 1, students get the benefit of overseeing a project from conception to turnover as they design, consult, estimate, plan, procure, and execute an actual construction project for a local non-profit organization. In option 2, students respond to industry-based requests for proposals to provide construction project management services. The proposal includes the students’ plans to establish costs and schedule controls, ensure quality and safety standards, and maintain client and workforce relations. This is within the context of competing against other construction management programs in regional competitions. Currently, students compete in the Region 5 TEXO/ASC Student Competition. Both options provide all of our students with real, practical, experiential knowledge in construction processes and management techniques that is rarely duplicated in other programs.

Take a look at some of the excerpts below to see how our Construction Management program is unlike any other.

David Martin

David Martin, PhD, CPC - Construction Management program director
Email: David.Martin@sfasu.edu
Phone: 936.468.4066

  • Construction Management hard hat ceremony

    “Knowing the importance of taking time to celebrate a job well done!” 

    December 2024 graduates and members of the Industry Advisory Board take part in the Hard Hat Ceremony; designed to show honor to the grads and for the grads to show their gratitude to the board.  

    Axe 'em Jacks!

  • Construction Management students at a cornhole tournament

    “…and have a little fun while you’re at it."

    Over 100 students and industry supporters combine to have a little fun at the annual cornhole tournament. An industry sponsored fundraiser to help the SFA Construction Management program. Looking forward to having you there!

  • Construction Management students working on an old house

    “We're not afraid of getting our hands dirty."

    Senior Construction Management students learn the processes to re-frame for a new window on a residential renovation project at The Village Nac. This is the final step of execution that followed a year of planning, budgeting, procuring and consulting with the client during their junior year. Here, an intimate knowledge of construction methods and processes are developed.
    Visit the local news story on KTRE that highlights the partnership.

  • Construction Management students at a TEXO competition

    “We work in teams to communicate with other disciplines.” 

    Junior and Senior Construction Management and Interior Architectural Design students present before a panel of judges their design and project management proposal at the 2025 Region 5 ASC/TEXO Student Competition. Here, communication skills are exercised.

  • Construction Management career fair

    “Professionalism matters here.” 

    Students take advantage of the networking opportunities offered at the Fall 2024 Construction Management & Interior Design Career Fair. Students are strongly encouraged to attend Industry Advisory Board sponsored professionalism workshops prior to the career fair. To create your own Handshake account, follow this link. 

Construction Management Faculty

 

Dr. David Martin, CPC

Dr. Martin is the program director for the Construction Management program as well as a professor teaching courses in Construction Management within the School of Human Sciences 

Dr. Edwin Jung

Dr. Edwin Jung is an associate professor in the School of Human Sciences and teaches courses in Construction Management.

Nick Shelton

Nick Shelton is a clinical instructor in the School of Human Sciences and Professional Studies and teaches courses in Construction Management.

Ed Wiesner

Ed Wiesner is an assistant professor in practice in the School of Human Sciences and Professional Studies and teaches courses in Construction Management.