Construction Project Management (Co-op) Fanshawe College

Overview

This Construction Project Management Postgrad.Cert offered at Fanshawe College will provide the skills needed to navigate the modern and dynamic construction industry.

Key Facts

The two-term Construction Project Management program will focus on the knowledge and skills required to advance in the construction industry to a management position, acknowledging the new demands of this role that include the theory and practice of managing a residential, industrial, commercial and institutional (I.C.I.) construction project from start to finish, while working inter-professionally and coordinating the work with a variety of other trades/professions. This program is also designed to meet the need for people with out-of-Canada qualifications such as architects and engineers to use their skills and qualify for these well paid, rewarding jobs.

Career opportunities:

Today's complex construction industry requires professional managers who can function successfully in multi-disciplinary teams consisting of project managers, architects, engineers, regulators, environmental consultants, urban planners and contractors. Managers also require a comprehensive understanding of sustainable building practices and a broad technical background in the construction industry.

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Construction Project Management program will have the knowledge and skill required for increasing levels of responsibilities in leading all phases and aspects of the construction process and deal with a wide variety of issues that may emerge on medium- and large-scale construction projects.

Graduates may find employment in a variety of construction project management positions including: 

• project coordinators
• construction coordinators
• project managers
• construction managers
• construction estimators
• site superintendents
• site engineers

Accreditation

• This program has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Accreditation Board.