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Bachelor of Science

Construction Management (B.S.)

Construction management is a professional service that focuses on each part of the construction process of any built environment: the project's schedule, cost, quality, scope, and function. Through combined education and field experience, construction managers are uniquely qualified to work with all individuals involved.
Construction Interns Aaron Howard (red jacket) and Ben Millet inspect the Manwaring Center.

Construction Management Introduction

Students study construction processes and techniques, scheduling, estimating, construction project supervision, building modeling, virtual design and construction applications, business principles, accounting, and more to prepare for this career. They will grow intellectually and keep informed of new concepts and developments in architecture and construction.

Students learn to perform specialized project management techniques independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams. They learn to apply good communication, business, financial and ethical principles in managing people and resources in the design and construction industries.

Highlighted Courses

Develop essential skills in construction methods, safety, estimating, project management, and virtual design. Gain hands-on experience with the latest tools and techniques to effectively plan, coordinate, and oversee construction projects from start to finish.
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Graduate Career-Ready

Graduates with a degree in Construction Management have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

Graduates from this program report an impressive average starting salary of approximately $78,000 as they enter one of the most stable and high growth sectors in the global economy. Your specialized expertise in project engineering and field logistics positions you for rapid advancement into executive leadership and vice president roles within the construction industry.

Common Career Paths

You can choose a management path as a project engineer handling contracts and schedules or a hands on field path leading to a career as a senior superintendent. Both routes provide the essential skills in materials and logistics planning required to oversee massive infrastructure projects and manage diverse teams of skilled tradespeople.

Preparation for Grad School

While this program is designed for immediate workforce entry, you will possess the rigorous analytical and business foundation necessary to excel in advanced graduate studies if you choose. Our students are well prepared for Master of Business Administration programs or specialized engineering management degrees that can further accelerate a path toward corporate vice presidency.

AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

AI in Construction Management
You will learn to leverage artificial intelligence as a strategic tool to automate repetitive documentation and identify potential schedule or safety risks before they occur. Our curriculum emphasizes the use of AI to build better and faster through data informed decision making while ensuring the vital human element remains at the center of every jobsite.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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