At NewSchool of Architecture & Design, our Construction Management program prepares the next generation of industry leaders through a rigorous and dynamic curriculum. Students gain hands-on experience and develop both technical expertise and innovative project management skills.
The program covers the full spectrum of construction – from materials and methods to budgeting, scheduling, and business operations – ensuring graduates are fully equipped to manage complex projects and drive meaningful impact in the built environment.
Program graduates land industry-related jobs within 6 months (2024)
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Stephen MatleyChair of Construction Management
Full-Time, On-Campus
3 Years
180 Hours
Throughout the degree program, students gain real-world experience in every facet of managing a construction project, including cross-disciplinary projects that bring their construction plans to life through 3D models and renderings.
NewSchool’s bachelor’s degree in construction management prepares future construction leaders through a rigorous and dynamic curriculum. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of building planning, from the initial phases of procuring materials all the way to site safety once construction begins. You’ll also master advanced tools and technology while learning best practices in construction, leadership, and sustainability.
Experience real construction projects from the ground up with our interactive teaching approach.
Use cutting-edge project management software and simulation technologies at our state-of-the-art urban campus.
Year-round courses allow you to earn your bachelor’s in construction management in just 3 years. If you continue your studies with a Master of Construction Management, you can graduate in as little as 1 year.
for Bachelor of Science in Construction Management graduates
Oversee budgets, timelines, subcontractors, and site operations for commercial, residential, or infrastructure projects.
Serve as the client’s advocate on large-scale development projects, coordinating architects, contractors, and engineers.
Support construction operations through document control, scheduling, RFIs, and field coordination.
Analyze plans and specifications to develop accurate project cost forecasts for general contractors or developers.
Lead LEED certification efforts and manage environmental compliance across project phases.
I enjoyed the smaller classrooms and the relationships we could build with the instructors. It made the learning process better and more personal. My fondest memories were when the construction management students would work on their homework and projects together up in the construction management loft.
NewSchool is a community that is very project-based with focus on real-life projects and global issues and for those who learn best by doing and observing. I would say this is the school to be at.
When I visited the school, I was hooked when I saw the studios filled with students making architectural models! Hands down the faculty are the best. George Welch and the rest of the faculty are amazing.
What I liked the most about NewSchool was the library. There are so many great resources for students. My favorite memories while attending were the people, the projects, and presenting my final project.
It is still early in my career, but I was placed in charge of handling the logistics for a 100 Meg. solar farm due to my drive and attention to detail. With 100s of thousands of pieces of material arriving on the site within 6 months, it is part of my job to ensure all the material is here on site when it is supposed to be.
I started my own GC [general contractor] firm - First Coast Construction (CSLB 1056999). I am also a government contractor working as a Quality Control Manager for the largest specialty contractor on ENR, Quanta Services. My division (Nova Group) specializes in jet-a fuel storage and distribution. Currently working at the San Diego International Airport.
The small class setting and the instructors really caring about you to stay past time to look over items one-on-one.
Construction management is a management and leadership discipline, focused on planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling the construction process, both horizontal and vertical. It utilizes scheduling, cost estimating, budget control, project staffing, subcontracting, construction methods to marshal equipment, labor, materials, trades, suppliers, and the physical site to turn the vision of the architect and engineers into reality. A civil engineering degree prepares students to take the civil engineering license exam and become a registered professional engineer. Civil engineering focuses on horizontal infrastructure and site improvement design, including dry utilities, potable water service, sewage management & treatment, flood control, roads, curbs, sidewalks, and other site requirements to turn raw land into buildable lots and pads.
NewSchool’s Bachelor of Science in Construction Management comprises the same amount of credit hours as a four-year program, but it’s delivered in three years due to our quarter system. Students take courses in the fall, winter, spring, and summer terms. You can take longer to complete your degree if you enroll as a part-time student. Note that part-time status could affect your financial aid.
No, our Bachelor of Science in Construction Management is held in person on our campus in downtown San Diego. This format helps students build a community and support system while studying at NewSchool. If you continue your studies after graduation with a Master of Construction Management, you can choose between an online and on campus option.
Many of our classes include field trips to active construction sites. These are arranged by the instructors and are highly dependent upon availability of active sites and the ability of the project’s management team to accommodate a student walk through.
Several courses in NewSchool’s Bachelor of Science in Construction Management prepare you for in-demand industry certifications. Our Construction Safety course includes an option for students to earn their OSHA-30 certification, if they successfully complete all required coursework and attend all classes (must attend a minimum of 30 hours). The Green Building class offers students the option of taking the LEED Associate exam as an alternate final exam, to earn their certification. The Delivery Systems class offers students the option of taking the CMAA Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT) exam to earn their first level CMIT certification.
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Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management program will be prepared to:
| PLO 1 | Effective Communication: Demonstrate the use of advanced verbal, written, and graphical communication competencies. |
| PLO 2 | Leadership & Team Management: Manage intercultural teams as a leader by setting a direction, aligning resources and positively motivating others. |
| PLO 3 | Strategic & Integrative Thinking: Apply integrative thinking to business, technical, and social uncertainties. |
| PLO 4 | Project Planning & Control: Identify the skills needed to plan, schedule, and control construction projects. |
| PLO 5 | Sustainable Resource Management: Differentiate methods to preserve scarce natural resources. |
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