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Increasing opportunities, now and in the future
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a bachelor’s degree in construction management along with work experience leads to more opportunities. The field is expected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations.
Construction managers are expected to be needed as overall construction activity expands. Over the next decade, population growth will result in the construction of new residences, office buildings, retail outlets, hospitals, schools, restaurants and other structures. Also, the need to improve the nation’s infrastructure may spur employment growth as roads, bridges and sewerage systems are upgraded or replaced.
In addition, a continuing emphasis on retrofitting buildings to make them more energy efficient should create jobs for general contractors, who are more likely to manage the renovation and upgrading of buildings than to oversee new large-scale construction projects.
Construction processes and building technology are becoming more complex, requiring greater oversight and spurring demand for specialized management personnel even as technology makes construction managers more productive.
The salary for graduates ranges from $65,000 to $92,000 annually according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Construction Management Career Fair
Each September and February, the construction management program holds a career fair. This event allows prospective employers to meet with students who can learn about the construction industry, secure paid internships and full-time employment. Construction companies host a number of information sessions and interviews during the fairs. The program is proud of its strong relationship with employers, its active external advisory board and the job opportunities afforded to students.
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