Real World Experience
This degree specifically prepares students for work as a construction superintendent, who works in the field, overseeing, directing, and coordinating the daily operations of the construction project from planning to completion. They supervise all workflow activities and tasks of contractors and on-site workers while inspecting and approving their work. A superintendent is responsible for record-keeping of labor and materials, communicating on-site safety procedures, and enforcing them.
This degree program is intended for those students who prefer to be outdoors directly with construction workers and tradespeople. Those students continuing to complete the four-year degree will receive a meaningful Accomplishment Milestone midway through their academic journey.
This degree program is intended for those students who prefer to be outdoors directly with construction workers and tradespeople. Those students continuing to complete the four-year degree will receive a meaningful Accomplishment Milestone midway through their academic journey.
Highlighted Career Paths
Graduates with an Associates degree in Construction Superintendency 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.
Superintendent
Superintendents work for contractors and subcontractors and spend most of their time in the field. They are over scheduling, coordinating, and managing the daily construction activities for construction projects. They ensure that projects are built to requirements and specifications established by construction drawings, building codes, and clients.
Field Engineer
A field engineer oversees the field and production side of a project. They spend time on the site addressing and resolving various problems and solutions.
Getting Started in this degree
If you are interested in Construction Superintendency, start with one of the following major-specific courses:
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