The Construction Management Technology degree prepares individuals to manage, coordinate, and supervise the construction process from concept development through project completion on a timely and economic basis. Topics include construction processes and techniques; construction contracting; organization and scheduling; applicable codes and regulations; cost estimating; building information modeling (BIM); personnel management and labor relations; business skills; site safety; and sustainable building fundamentals.

Graduates are ready to work as managers, inspectors, field supervisors, and estimators for general contractors and subcontractors in the commercial construction industry. An associate of applied science degree is awarded upon the successful completion of 63 credit hours.

(Major Code 2310; CIP Code 52.2001)

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Program Learning Outcomes

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is committed to offering high-quality affordable programs that focus on developing knowledge and skills conducive to life-long learning. Both the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and Institutional Learning Outcomes convey JCCC's approach to programmatic outcomes. Additionally, students who successfully complete the Construction Management Technology, AAS from JCCC will be able to:

  • Apply effective communication, both orally and in writing.
  • Apply the aptitude to schedule a basic construction project.
  • Apply current technology related to the construction process.
  • Apply the interpretation of construction documents (contracts, specifications, and drawings) used in managing a construction project.
  • Apply basic principles of construction accounting.
  • Apply basic surveying techniques used in building layout.
  • Understand basic principles of ethics in the construction industry.
  • Understand the fundamentals of contracts, codes, and regulations that govern a construction project.
  • Understand basic construction methods, materials and equipment.
  • Understand basic safety hazards on a construction site and standard prevention measures.
  • Understand the basic principles of mechanical, electrical, and piping systems.