Construction & Facility Management

Crew at Construction Site

About the Major

A major in Construction and Facility Management prepares you for a career in the built environment. Students in the program blend design and engineering concepts with essential skills in business, construction, and facility management.

Students also gain aptitude in estimating documents, scheduling contracts, planning project execution, measuring results and ensuring quality, and project management.

Study Construction Management

Career Outcomes

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Where do students work after graduation?

Where do students work after graduation?

Job titles and employers for graduates reported within 6 months of graduation
Job Title Employer
Assistant Project Manager The Boson Company, Inc
Assistant Project Manager Hunt Electric Corporation
Assistant Project Manager New Hudson Facades
Assistant Preconstruction Manager LS Black Constructors
Certified Field Inspector Inventory
Construction Manager ICS Consulting
Energy Consultant The Element Group
Environmental Sustainability Intern Annapurna Solutions
Estimator PCL Construction
Project Coordinator H2I Group, Inc.
Project Engineer Ryan Companies
Project Engineer Weis Builders
Project Engineer Yellow Tree Services
Project Engineer Doran Companies
Project Engineer Rachel Contracting
Project Engineer Knutson Construction
Project Manager Opus Design & Build
Project Manager Assistant Corvel Group
Residential Estimator Schwieters Companies
Second Leiutenant US Marine Corps
US Soldier US Army
VEC Specialist Knutson Construction

Where do students continue education after graduation?

Where do students continue education after graduation?

List of programs and schools students enrolled in after graduation
Program School
Construction Management National University
Public Policy University of Minnesota
Real Estate Development IE Bussines School

Where students interned and gained experience during school

Where are alumni 5 years after graduation?

Where are alumni 5 years after graduation?

Sampling of job titles and employers 5 years after graduation
Job Title Employer
Assistant Estimator Flannery Construction
Assistant Project Manager Knutson Construction Services
Chief Operating Officer Heartland Energy Consultants
Construction Project Manager Darcy Solutions
Estimator Bauer Services
Preconstruction Manager LS Black Constructors
Project Manager Barnard Construction
Project Manager Energy Solutions
Project Manager Gardner Builders
Project Manager Hegg Construction
Project Manager New Hudson Facades
Project Manager Rachel Contracting
Project Manager Ryan Companies
Project Manager Weis Builders
Second Lieutenant United States Marine Corps
Senior Project Engineer Ryan Companies
Vice President of Construction The Boson Company

Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?

Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?

Sampling of job titles and employers 10 years after graduation
Job Title Employer
Director of Construction & Development WPT Capital Advisors
Director of Design and Construction Xcel Energy
Enterprise Development Representative Atlassian
Managing Partner Morphelli
Project Manager Calspan
Project Manager McCarthy Building Companies
Project Manager Miron Construction Companies
Project Scheduler Structure Tone
Senior Account Executive Fieldwire by Hilti
Senior Preconstruction Manager Knutson Construction Services
Senior Project Manager Olympic Companies

Full outcomes report including salary, locations, satisfaction, and more

Common Entry-Level Job Titles

  • BIM Specialist
  • Building Inspector
  • Construction Superintendent
  • Construction Supervisor
  • Contractor or Subcontractor
  • Facility Manager
  • Field Engineer
  • General Superintendent
  • Owner Representative
  • Project Assistant
  • Project Manager
  • QA/QC Inspector
  • Supplier or Vendor

Top Employers

  • Cushman & Wakefield
  • Hensel Phelps
  • JE Dunn Construction
  • Knutson Construction
  • Loeffler Construction and Consulting
  • LS Black Constructors
  • Mortenson
  • Opus Design & Build
  • Parson's Electric
  • Reuter Walton Commercial
  • RJM Construction
  • Ryan Companies

Meet Your Career Consultant

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Liz (she/her) can assist you with

  • Major and career exploration
  • Internship planning
  • Job searching
  • Interview prep and practice
  • Grad school planning and more...

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Additional Resources

In addition to these resources we recommend the following strategies to locate more information about careers related to your major:

  • O*NET and Careerwise. These tools provide comprehensive information about a wide range of careers including typical duties, salaries, employment outlook, skills and interests.
  • Locate professional associations related to your major or career interests by conducting a Google Search on “(Name of major/career area/industry) professional associations.” Try these keywords: construction, management, residential, commercial, independent contractors, project management
  • Get involved in one of the many industry-related student groups on campus. These groups provide links to experiences, guest speakers, and discussion with like-minded students.
  • CCAPS Pura Vida Tour