Construction Management

Program Type

Major, Minor
Degrees Offered

B.S.
School

Hamm School of Engineering

Position yourself for success as a general contractor or project manager. Our program integrates classroom learning with practical experience in our machine shop, design center, and design fundamentals lab.

What You’ll Learn

You’ll acquire industry knowledge and hands-on experiences that will prepare you to lead and supervise a wide variety of construction projects. You’ll master the skill sets you need to serve and engage clients, fellow employees, and members of your community.

Stand Out in the Field: Gain valuable skills and make lasting professional contacts when you intern with companies, agencies, and organizations around the region. The Hamm School of Engineering has relationships with over 50 companies, many of which offer paid internships.
Master the Skills You Need to Succeed: Classes are taught in lab settings and students learn through a combination of lab work, design projects, and real-world examples.
Learn All Aspects of Project Management: Learn to utilize project management skills to efficiently direct and manage time-sensitive ventures, while staying on budget.
Work with Cutting-edge Technology: You’ll take classes in the Hamm School of Engineering building, which opened in 2020 and features a machine shop, student design center, and a design fundamentals lab.

Program Information

Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.

Careers & Outcomes

Employment Trends

With a construction management degree, you can pursue a career in a range of construction fields including specialty trade construction, commercial or residential construction, and heavy and civil engineering construction. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the demand for construction managers to grow five percent through 2032 — as the nation focuses on rebuilding infrastructure and energy efficiency.

Career Paths

General Contractor
Construction Manager
Project Engineer
Project Manager
Sustainability Consultant
Cost Estimator
Scheduler

What I liked most about my program at the University of Mary was the innovative curriculum and supportive learning environment that fostered both academic excellence and personal development.

Guillermo Fregoso, '24

Featured Faculty

Michael Douglas, MS

Chair of Construction Management, Assistant Professor of Construction Management

I started as an assistant professor of Construction Management at the University of Mary in 2024. I primarily teach courses in the fields of construction details and analysis, construction estimating, construction scheduling and control, construction safety, and leadership in the AEC. It is a great gift and joy having the opportunity to share my 27 years of construction experience with my students. I pray daily for Jesus' guidance in serving the future leaders of the industry.

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Anthony Waldenmaier, PhD(c)

Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

I grew up in Chicago and have lived in Minneapolis, Fargo, and now Bismarck. I have a passion for roads and pavement design as well as the soil beneath our infrastructure. I enjoy cooking, watching football and hockey, curling (the sport), and building things with my LEGO collection.

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