Major

Careers

Construction Management

Related Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • The ability to converse in another language could be an asset

Contact

Career Industry Liaison

Kristy DeWall
(309) 438-2200
223 Bone Student Center

Internship Coordinator

Randy Jacobs
(309) 438-2609
Turner Hall 120A

Being Successful in the Field

  • Work experience in the field or an internship
  • A solid background in business and management
  • An understanding of contracts, plans, and specifications
  • Knowledgeable about construction methods, materials, and regulations
  • Familiarity with computers and software programs for job costing, scheduling and estimating
  • Attending the construction student organization
  • Attending conferences and participating in team competitions
  • Attending the Career Day held by the Department of Technology and Illinois State University’s Employment Fairs

Related Fields

Landscape Architects

  • Program manager
  • Construction manager
  • Construction superintendent
  • Project engineer
  • Project manager
  • Construction supervisor
  • General contractor
  • Estimator
  • Field orproject engineer
  • Quality assurance supervisor
  • Safety officer
  • Building code administrator
  • Sales representative
  • Self-employed contractor
  • Insurance adjuster
  • Realtor

Employers

  • Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning and Electrical Contractors
  • Building Equipment Contractors
  • Non residential Building Construction
  • Residential Building Construction
  • Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
  • Governmental Positions
  • Real Estate Firms

Strategies

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Construction Management
  • Minor inbusiness
  • Practical experience working in construction
  • Strong background in building technology

Other Professions

  • Estimator
  • Construction manager
  • Field or project engineer
  • Quality assurance supervisor
  • Safety officer
  • Building code administrator
  • Sales representative
  • Self-employed contractor
  • Insurance adjuster
  • Realtor
  • Service Manager Project Supervisor/Superintendent
  • Project Manage
  • Specialty Trade Contractors
  • General Building Contractors
  • Architectural Firms
  • Engineering Firms
  • Civil Engineers