About Construction Management

Construction Managers are the professionals responsible for the overall planning and control of construction projects.

Construction Managers work closely with Owners, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Governmental Agencies and others. They are involved with all phases of construction projects, from inception to move-in and occupancy, making sure that the project gets done on safely, on time and within budget. The Construction Management profession is a dynamic and exciting field that requires a unique combination of technical, analytical, creative and communication skills.

The Construction Management program at City College is comprehensive and provides students with the practical knowledge and skills required to be effective in the professional environment. A variety of certificate and degree programs are available at CCSF. Students can also continue their education attaining a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management at Colleges and Universities throughout the State, including the California State Universities at Hayward, Sacramento, Fresno and Chico.

Explore Potential Careers

Studying Construction Management can lead to a variety of different jobs or career paths. Below are just some of the many options you will have!

  • Project Coordinator
  • Project Engineer
  • Scheduler
  • Estimator
  • Contract Administrator
  • Document Control Professional

Program Options 

Click on the degree or certificate you're interested in earning to see a sample map of courses to take to complete your goal from start to finish. 

Please note that the course maps provided are just an example to help you get started. Course maps may not be up-to-date. Please consult with a counselor/department coordinator for further information.

Semester 1 

Course NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotes
CM 100Fundamentals of Construction Management3 
ARCH 120Fundamentals of Building Construction3 
MABS 60Introduction to Computer Applications for Business3 

Total Units: 9

Semester 2

Course NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotes
CM 110Construction Graphics3 
CM 248Construction Project Administration3 
ARCH 127Fundamentals of Building Structures3 

Total Units: 9 

Semester 2: Choose one of the following course

Course NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotes
MGT 234Communication for Business Management3 
CMST 6Workplace Communication3 
BSEN 74Written Business Communication3 

Total Units: 3 

Semester 3

Course NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotes
CM 240Construction Cost Estimating3 
ARCH 240Fundamentals of the International Building Code3 
BIM 120Revit Architecture I3 

Total Units: 9

Semester 4

Course NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotes
CM 244Construction Scheduling3 
ARCH 160Professional Practice3 

Total Units: 6

Semester 1 

Course NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotes
CM 100Fundamentals of Construction Management3 
BSEN 74 or MGT 234 or CMST 6 or Arch 160BSEN 74 Written Business Communication or ARCH 160 Professional Practice3 
ARCH 120Fundamentals of Building Construction3 

Total Units: 9

Semester 2

Course NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotes
CM 248Construction Project Administration3 
ARCH 240 or BIM 129 or Arch 127 or MABS 60Fundamentals of the International Building Code or Revit Architecture or Fundamentals of Building Structures or Intro to Computer Applications for Business3 
CM - 110Construction Graphics3 

Total Units: 9

Semester 3

Course NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotes
ARCH 240 or BIM 129 or Arch 127 or MABS 60Fundamentals of the International Building Code or Revit Architecture or Fundamentals of Building Structures or Intro to Computer Applications for Business3 
CM 240Construction Cost Estimating3 

Total Units: 6

 

Semester 4

Course NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotes
CM 244Construction Scheduling3 
ARCH 240 or BIM 129 or Arch 127 or MABS 60Fundamentals of the International Building Code or Revit Architecture or Fundamentals of Building Structures or Intro to Computer Applications for Business3 

Total Units: 6 

Semester 1 

Course NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotes
CM 10Introduction to Construction Management1 
CM 100Fundamentals of Construction Management3 
ARCH 120Fundamentals of Building Construction3 
BSEN 74Written Business Communication3 

Total Units: 10 

Semester 2

Course NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotes
CM 110Construction Graphics3 
CM 248Construction Project Administration3 
BIM 120Revit Architecture 13 

Total Units: 9 

View more information about the CityBuild Pro Construction Management Core Skills Certificate of Achievement.

Transfer Options

The program coursework you complete at City College will satisfy lower-division requirements for related majors at several colleges and universities. Start planning your transfer by exploring Construction Management programs at the following institutions: 

  • California State University, Chico
  • California State University, East Bay
  • California State University, Fresno
  • California State University, Long Beach
  • California State University, Northridge
  • Cal Poly, Pomona
  • California State University, Sacramento
  • Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Have questions about transfer? Visit the Transfer Center for help, transfer information, and/or to speak with college representatives.