Philadelphia Institute of Science and Technology

Construction Management

Construction management is a professional service that provides an effective management of the project’s schedule, cost, quality, safety, scope, and project delivery methods. PHILLY-TECH’s students learn about the business side of the construction including: planning, organizing, negotiating, and managing risk. Students will learn project management methodologies and technological solutions to plan a project.

This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to excel in the field of construction management. Throughout the program, students will also receive training in soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and leadership.

The curriculum will be regularly updated to keep up with evolving construction management practices and industry standards. Graduates of this program will be well-prepared for careers as construction managers in the construction industry.

Construction Management

Diploma in Construction Management Program

Duration: about 2 years (4 to 8 Trimesters).

CONMAN 100: Introduction to Construction Management

  • Overview of the construction industry and its various sectors
  • Role and responsibilities of a construction manager
  • Historical development of construction management

CONPLC 100: Construction Project Life Cycle

  • Phases of a construction project: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
  • Project stakeholders and their roles
  • Setting project goals and objectives

CONCO 100: Construction Contracts and Legal Aspects

  • Types of construction contracts
  • Contract law and legal considerations
  • Procurement methods and bidding processes

OCOSHA 100: Occupational Safety and Health

  • Workplace safety regulations and practices in construction
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Recognizing and preventing construction site hazards

PROPL 100: Project Planning

  • Developing a construction project plan
  • Setting milestones and objectives
  • Estimating costs and resources

PROSCH 100: Project Scheduling

  • Techniques for project scheduling
  • Using project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera)
  • Critical path analysis and schedule optimization

BUDCOS 100: Budgeting and Cost Control

  • Budget development and management
  • Cost estimating and control
  • Tracking project expenses and controlling costs

RISKMAN 100: Risk Management

  • Identifying and managing risks in construction projects
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
  • Insurance and surety bonds

CONOP 100: Construction Operations

  • Project execution and construction methods
  • Managing labor and equipment
  • Logistics and material procurement

CONQM 100: Quality Management in Construction

  • Quality assurance and quality control
  • Quality standards and inspections
  • Developing a quality management plan

CONSM 100: Construction Safety Management

  • Safety management and incident reporting
  • Compliance with industry safety standards
  • Emergency response and safety protocols

PROC 100: Procurement and Subcontracting

  • Procurement of construction materials and services
  • Managing subcontractors and suppliers
  • Contract administration and claims management

PROCLO 100: Project Closeout

  • Project documentation and closeout procedures
  • Punch list and project acceptance
  • Lessons learned and project evaluation

CONSUS 100: Sustainability in Construction

  • Sustainable construction practices
  • Green building design and certification
  • Environmental considerations and regulations

FBMAN 100: Facilities Management

  • Post-construction operations and maintenance
  • Managing building systems and services
  • Space utilization and optimization

CONMTES 100: Practical Training and Final Assessment

  • Hands-on experience in construction management
  • Final assessment and evaluation of practical skills

Successful completion of the program leads to the award of the Diploma in Construction Management.

Students have to contact the school administration if they want to take extra credits or transfer credits to pursue the Diploma Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in their field of interest.  Students will select required number courses in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements graduation for the A.A.S.  Some of these courses can be transferred directly from and to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline.  Students should speak with an advisor before doing so these selective courses are required for all students.

  • Selected Communication Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

ENGL 100: Fundamentals of Speech

CPL    100: Career Planning  

CPL    101: Communications and Career Strategies

ENGL 101: Composition

ENGL 102: composition

  • Selected Mathematics Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

MATH 100:General Math

MATH 101:Intermediate Algebra

MATH 102:College Algebra

  • Selected Social Science Course (Choose two for Diploma or four for the Associate)

ECON 105:Leadership

ECON 101:Principles of Microeconomics I

ECON 102:Principles of Macroeconomics II

SOC    101:Introduction to Sociology

PSYC  101: Introduction to Psychology

HIST   101: History