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2013 - 2014 CNM Catalog April 2013, Volume 46 
    
2013 - 2014 CNM Catalog April 2013, Volume 46 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

Construction Management Technology


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School of Applied Technologies (AT)

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Getting Started

Program Profile

Program Description

Our mission is to provide students with the necessary knowledge, essential skills, and leadership abilities in order to contribute to a construction team. Emphasis is placed on developing the skills necessary to use state of the art technology.

Students are eligible for the Student Excellence Awards and Student Academic Achievement Certificates.

We ensure program academic quality improvement through assessment of both program core and exit competencies.

This program is the only accredited two-year program in New Mexico, and is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).

Skills needed for success

  •  Level of experience for entering students varies; it is recommended for new students to meet with the program representative to develop an appropriate schedule.

 

Certificate and Degree Options

 

Program Information

This program is a

  • Graduates are prepared for entry-level management and supervisory employment in the construction industry, including positions such as: general contractor, estimator, project manager, inspector, office manager, crew leader, expeditor, superintendent, sales representative, and safety officer.
    Employment may be available working for general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, homebuilders, and other businesses.

This program can be completed

  • In 5 terms

This program is designed for

  • Immediate employment in a entry level positions in the construction management profession.

Program can be started

  • Fall and Spring terms

Scheduling Information

  • Follow course catalog recommendations to avoid scheduling problems.

Primary course location

  • Advanced Technology Center

 

Program Requirements

Students are expected to purchase textbooks and USB flash drives.

Physical requirements

  • Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time. Ability to work outside with Surveying equipment for extended periods of time.

Information for people with felony convictions

  • A felony conviction will not prevent entry into the program or employment; however, it may limit available employment opportunities.

 

Cost and Financial Aid

Financial Aid considerations

  • Financial aid eligible program.

Approximate Cost of Program

This is a CTE program.

Books and Fees (not including tuition)
  • Approximately $1500

 

Career and Educational Opportunities

Educational Opportunities

Many of our courses are transferable to universities and CNM currently has transfer agreements with many colleges in New Mexico.

Employment Information

Potential Employers
  • General Contractors & Sub Contractors
Prospects for Employment
  • The program is current and relevant to today’s Construction Industry needs.
Sample Job Titles
  • Entry Level Project Engineer & Field Engineer
Sample Job Duties
  • Processing shop drawings and RFIs
Desirable Job Skills (non-technical)
  • Dependability, team-player, professional demeanor, self-starter.
Other Courses That May Help Employability/Promotability
  • Project Management, Estimating, Technical Writing, Verbal Communications, Internship.

Current pay rates

  • Entry level position salaries range from $20,000 to $45,000 depending on previous experience.

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