Construction Management Certificate and AAS

Program Details Construction Management Certificate and AAS

Here is a general overview of what your classes will look like following each quarter. This information may be subject to change at any time without notice. Please contact your adviser for more information regarding the courses. To see what materials are needed for your courses, click this bookstore link Links to an external site. and enter the course information.

General Overview

When can I start? Fall (September)

length of the program icon How long is the program?

  • 6 quarters (22 months) with 70 credits for the certificate or 90 total credits for the AAS 

When do classes meet? Online -- Monday to Thursday evenings and some Saturday mornings

Are summer classes required? No. There are no construction management classes during summer quarter.

Construction managers make sure that projects run smoothly (and safely) from the design phase through completion. You will learn how to understand blue prints and plans; to estimate costs and maintain budgets; to create schedules and timelines; and to supervise teams effectively. The program also teaches you about sustainable, green or eco-friendly construction.

What does a construction manager do?

What is the average salary?

$126,930 annually Links to an external site. in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area. Most construction managers earn at least $78,410; there is a very wide salary range. Higher salaries may require a four-year bachelor degree.

Who can I contact with questions?

Overall Materials Needed:

  1. Functioning laptop or computer (these are available on campus in the library and Learning Resource Center)
  2. Webcam and headset with microphone for any online class meetings
  3. Working internet connection
  4. Textbooks and materials ($1,055 for the certificate and $1,155 for the AAS degree)

Note: If you have completed the Office Assistant Certificate, you can use your ASST credits for CONST 103 and CONST 261. You will not have to take these two classes.

Minimum grades or GPA to graduate 

You need a 2.0 in all classes except COL 101, CONST 102, and general education (you need a grade of 1.0 or higher in these). Your cumulative or overall GPA must be 2.0 or higher to complete a construction management certificate or degree

Materials Warning

Some materials on this page are listed as TBD, which means that the materials have yet to be determined. Please consult your instructor on what textbooks or materials are required for the class. If you rent a textbook, make sure you return it by the deadline. If you purchase a textbook, you can sell it back to the RTC bookstore -- but make sure that you won't need the book again for classes in the future!

Most Construction Management classes are offered just once per year.

Quarter 1 Classes (Fall)

You will learn construction terms and basic management duties. You also study blueprints, different construction materials, and basic office software, including spreadsheets.

Quarter 1 Course Information
Course ID Course Name Materials Credits
COL 101 College Success NO 2
CONST 100 or 101 Introduction to Construction Management or Introduction to Construction & Architecture
only offered in the fall
YES 2
CONST 103 Introduction to Computers
or ASST 144 Intro to Computer Applications
NO 2
CONST 104 or 140 Construction Documents or Construction Plan Reading
only offered in the fall
YES 3
CONST 160 Materials, Methods, and Equipment
only offered in the fall
YES 3

Quarter 2 Classes (Winter)

You keep developing your project management skills with new training in accounting and contracts. If you want to earn your degree, you also take a Social Science class. A recommended option is listed below, but you can choose any 5 credits from that list in General Education Classes.

Quarter 2 Course Information
Course ID Course Name Materials Credits
CONST 115 Budgeting and Accounting for Construction Management YES 5
CONST 112 or 250 Project Safety and Accident Prevention
only offered in winter
YES 4
CONST 225 Contract Administration and Procurement TBD 3
for AAS degree only
CONST 150
Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design TBD 3

Quarter 3 Classes (Spring)

You continue learning about safety on construction sites. Structural design teaches you how to find potential construction issues. You also study effective leadership (working with others) and complete an English class in General Education.

Quarter 3 Course Information
Course ID Course Name Materials Credits
CONST 120 or 251 Safety Planning and Administration
only offered in spring
TBD 3
CONST 266 Advanced Technology for Construction I NO 2
CONST 270 Understanding Structural Design
only offered in spring
YES 2
COMP 100 or ENGL& 101 Applied Composition or English Composition NO 5
for AAS degree only
CONST 268
Ethics in Construction TBD 5

Quarter 4 Classes (Fall)

You will learn the complex process of calculating total project costs, and you explore project management software with Gantt and PERT charts. You will complete the required mathematics class for the program. Finally, if you want to earn your AAS degree, you also take a surveying class.

Prerequisite notes: You need to pass CONST 104/140 and CONST 160 before you can enroll in CONST 201/202. You also need to pass CONST 266 before you can enroll in CONST 267.

Quarter 4 Course Information
Course ID Course Name Materials Credits
CONST 121 Human Relations NO 3
CONST 267 Advanced Technology for Construction II NO 2
AMATH 175 Financial Math or more advanced General Education math class varies by class 5
for AAS degree only
CONST 299
Construction Surveying, Earthwork, and Infrastructure TBD 5

Quarter 5 Classes (Winter)

You will learn about legal requirements for construction projects and environmentally-friendly design. You also explore how specialized systems are integrated into the process.

Prerequisite notes: You need to pass CONST 201/202 before you can enroll in CONST 220/230.

Quarter 5 Course Information
Course ID Course Name Materials Credits
CONST 113  Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing Systems YES 3
CONST 185 Civil Construction YES 3
CONST 201 Quantity Takeoff and Estimating YES 4
CONST 280 Building Codes YES 2
CONST 269 LEED Green Associate Preparation YES 2

Quarter 6 Classes (Spring)

Civil construction covers roads, storm drainage, water and sewer systems. Structural design teaches you how to find potential construction issues. CONST 298 is your capstone course where you complete a detailed construction project package. Finally, for the AAS degree, you will complete a final elective.

Prerequisite notes: You need to pass multiple CONST classes before you can enroll in CONST 260/298.

It's time to apply for your certificate or your AAS degree!

Quarter 6 Course Information
Course ID Course Name Materials Credits
CONST 220 Construction Planning and Scheduling YES 5
CONST 298 Construction Project Management YES 5
for AAS degree only
CONST 263
Negotiation in Construction TBD 2
for AAS degree only
BUS&201 or ECON&201
Business Law or Microeconomics NO 5

Grand Total Estimate for Your Construction Management Certificate: $11,055

Grand Total Estimate for Your Construction Management AAS Degree: $12,900

Quarter 1 Classes (Fall)

You will learn construction terms and basic management duties. You also study blueprints, different construction materials, and basic office software, including spreadsheets.

Quarter 1 Course Information
Course ID Course Name Materials Credits
COL 101 College Success NO 2
CONST 100 or 101 Introduction to Construction & Architecture
only offered in the fall
YES 2
CONST 103 Introduction to Computers
or ASST 144 Intro to Computer Applications
NO 2
CONST 140 or 104 Construction Plan Reading or Construction Documents
only offered in the fall
YES 3
CONST 160 Materials, Methods, and Equipment
only offered in the fall
YES 3

Quarter 2 Classes (Winter)

You keep developing your project management skills, and you learn about building permits, fire standards, and accessibility. You also take a class about sustainable, environmentally-friendly construction and have the opportunity to take an industry certification exam (LEED GA).

Quarter 2 Course Information
Course ID Course Name Materials Credits
CONST 183 or 113 Mechanical & Electrical Systems
only offered in winter
YES 3
CONST 269 LEED Green Associate Preparation
only offered in winter
YES 2
CONST 280 or 222 Building Codes
only offered in winter
YES 2
AMATH 175 Financial Algebra or another General Education mathematics class NO 5
for AAS degree only
CONST 150
Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design TBD 3

Quarter 3 Classes (Spring)

Civil construction covers roads, storm drainage, water and sewer systems. Structural design teaches you how to find potential construction issues. You also study effective leadership and complete an English class in General Education.

Quarter 3 Course Information
Course ID Course Name Materials Credits
CONST 185 Civil Construction
only offered in spring
NO 3
CONST 261 or 121 Human Relations for the Construction Industry
only offered in spring
YES 3
CONST 266 Advanced Technology for Construction I NO 2
CONST 270 or 123 Understanding Structural Design
only offered in spring
YES 2
for AAS degree only ECON& 201 Microeconomics or another General Education Social Science class (ANTH, HIST, PSYC, SOC) NO 5

Quarter 4 Classes (Fall)

You will learn the complex process of calculating total project costs, and you explore project management software with Gantt and PERT charts. You will complete the required mathematics class for the program. Finally, if you want to earn your AAS degree, you also take a class from the Approved Degree Electives list, which you can find at the bottom of this page.

Prerequisite notes: You need to pass CONST 140 and CONST 160 before you can enroll in CONST 202. You also need to pass CONST 266 before you can enroll in CONST 267.

Quarter 4 Course Information
Course ID Course Name Materials Credits
CONST 202 or 201 Quantity Surveying & Estimating
only offered in fall
NO 4
CONST 267 Advanced Technology for Construction II NO 2
ENGL& 101 English Composition (recommended) or COMP 100 Applied Composition varies by class 5
for AAS degree only
CONST 299
Construction Surveying, Earthwork, and Infrastructure TBD 5

Quarter 5 Classes (Winter)

You learn three important skills for the construction manager: how to calculate and track project costs, how to set up effective contracts, and how to identify possible safety risks at a construction site. Finally, if you are working on your AAS degree, you will take a natural science class in General Education.

Prerequisite notes: You need to pass CONST 202 before you can enroll in CONST 230.

Quarter 5 Course Information
Course ID Course Name Materials Credits
CONST 115 Budgeting & Accounting for Construction Management
only offered in winter
YES 5
CONST 225 Contract Administration & Procurement
only offered in winter
YES 3
CONST 230 or 220 Project Management - Planning and Scheduling
only offered in winter
YES 5
CONST 250 or 112 Project Safety & Accident Prevention
only offered in winter
YES 4

Quarter 6 Classes (Spring)

Civil construction covers roads, storm drainage, water and sewer systems. Structural design teaches you how to find potential construction issues. CONST 260 is your capstone course where you complete a detailed construction project package. For the AAS degree, you will complete a CMST or CMST& class in General Education.

Prerequisite notes: You need to pass CONST 101, 140, 160, 183, 202, 230, 270, and 280 before you can enroll in CONST 260.

It's time to apply for your certificate or your AAS degree!

Quarter 6 Course Information
Course ID Course Name Materials Credits
CONST 251 or 120 Safety Planning & Administration
only offered in spring
YES 3
CONST 260 or 298 Project Management - Execution of Work
only offered in spring
YES 5
for AAS degree only
CONST 268
Ethics in Construction TBD 5
CONST 151 or 263 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Implementation or Negotiation in Construction TBD 3 or 2
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,235 for certificate (8 credits) and $1,921 for AAS (15 credits)

Grand Total Estimate for Your Construction Management Certificate: $11,055

Grand Total Estimate for Your Construction Management AAS Degree: $12,900

Approved Degree Electives

You need 5 elective credits for your applied associate (AAS) degree. They already are built into the quarterly schedule you see above. You can choose any of the following classes:

  • CONST 150  Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design (3 credits)
  • CONST 151 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Implementation (3 credits)
  • CONST 263 Negotiation in Construction (2 credits)
  • CONST 290 Cooperative Work Experience (3 credits)

Quarter 1 Classes (Fall)

You will learn construction terms and basic management duties. You also study blueprints, different construction materials, and basic office software, including spreadsheets.

Quarter 1 Course Information
Course ID Course Name Materials Credits
COL 101 College Success NO 2
CONST 101 Introduction to Construction & Architecture
only offered in the fall
YES 2
CONST 103 Introduction to Computers
or ASST 144 Intro to Computer Applications
NO 2
CONST 140 Construction Plan Reading
only offered in the fall
YES 3
CONST 160 Materials, Methods, and Equipment
only offered in the fall
YES 3
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,737

Quarter 2 Classes (Winter)

You keep developing your project management skills, and you learn about building permits, fire standards, and accessibility. You also take a class about sustainable, environmentally-friendly construction and have the opportunity to take an industry certification exam (LEED GA).

Quarter 2 Course Information
Course ID Course Name Materials Credits
CONST 183 Mechanical & Electrical Systems
only offered in winter
YES 3
CONST 269 LEED Green Associate Preparation
only offered in winter
YES 2
CONST 280 Building Codes
only offered in winter
YES 2
AMATH 175 Financial Algebra or another General Education mathematics class NO 5
for AAS degree only
BUS& 101
Introduction to Business (recommended)
or another approved elective
NO 5
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,692 for certificate (12 credits) or $2,097 for degree (17 credits)

Quarter 3 Classes (Spring)

Civil construction covers roads, storm drainage, water and sewer systems. Structural design teaches you how to find potential construction issues. You also study effective leadership and complete an English class in General Education.

Quarter 3 Course Information
Course ID Course Name Materials Credits
CONST 185 Civil Construction
only offered in spring
NO 3
CONST 261 Human Relations for the Construction Industry
only offered in spring
YES 3
CONST 266 Advanced Technology for Construction I NO 2
CONST 270 Understanding Structural Design
only offered in spring
YES 2
for AAS degree only
SOC& 101
Introduction to Sociology or another General Education social science class YES 5
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,566 for certificate (10 credits) or $1,971 for degree (15 credits)

Quarter 4 Classes (Fall)

You will learn the complex process of calculating total project costs, and you explore project management software with Gantt and PERT charts. You will complete the required mathematics class for the program. Finally, if you want to earn your AAS degree, you also take a class from the Approved Degree Electives list, which you can find at the bottom of this page.

Prerequisite notes: You need to pass CONST 140 and CONST 160 before you can enroll in CONST 202. You also need to pass CONST 266 before you can enroll in CONST 267.

Quarter 4 Course Information
Course ID Course Name Materials Credits
CONST 202 Quantity Surveying & Estimating
only offered in fall
NO 4
CONST 267 Advanced Technology for Construction II NO 2
ENGL& 101 English Composition (recommended) or COMP 100 Applied Composition varies by class 5
for AAS degree only
GEOL& 101
Physical Geology or a different General Education class YES 5
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,589 for certificate (11 credits) and $1,994 for AAS (16 credits)

Quarter 5 Classes (Winter)

You learn three important skills for the construction manager: how to calculate and track project costs, how to set up effective contracts, and how to identify possible safety risks at a construction site. Finally, if you are working on your AAS degree, you will take a natural science class in General Education.

Prerequisite notes: You need to pass CONST 202 before you can enroll in CONST 230.

Quarter 5 Course Information
Course ID Course Name Materials Credits
CONST 115 Budgeting & Accounting for Construction Management
only offered in winter
YES 5
CONST 225 Contract Administration & Procurement
only offered in winter
YES 3
CONST 230 Project Management - Planning and Scheduling
only offered in winter
YES 5
CONST 250 Project Safety & Accident Prevention
only offered in winter
YES 4
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $2,182

Quarter 6 Classes (Spring)

Civil construction covers roads, storm drainage, water and sewer systems. Structural design teaches you how to find potential construction issues. CONST 260 is your capstone course where you complete a detailed construction project package. For the AAS degree, you will complete a CMST or CMST& class in General Education.

Prerequisite notes: You need to pass CONST 101, 140, 160, 183, 202, 230, 270, and 280 before you can enroll in CONST 260.

It's time to apply for your certificate or your AAS degree!

Quarter 6 Course Information
Course ID Course Name Materials Credits
CONST 251 Safety Planning & Administration
only offered in spring
YES 3
CONST 260 Project Management - Execution of Work
only offered in spring
YES 5
for AAS degree only
CMST& 101
Introduction to Communication or another General Education class varies by class 5
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,235 for certificate (8 credits) and $1,765 for AAS (13 credits)

Grand Total Estimate for Your Construction Management Certificate: $11,055

Grand Total Estimate for Your Construction Management AAS Degree: $12,900

Approved Degree Electives

You need 5 elective credits for your applied associate (AAS) degree. You can choose any of the following classes:

  • BUS 180 Principles of Management
  • BUS& 101 Introduction to Business
  • CONST 105 Spanish for Construction Supervisors
  • CONST 150 Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design
  • CONST 152 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Implementation
  • CONST 171 American Architecture History and Design
  • CONST 190 Cooperative Work Experience, Trades
  • CONST 265 Customer Engagement for Construction Proposals
  • CONST 290 Cooperative Work Experience, Construction Mgmt
  • DFTS 113 AutoCAD® - Level I & II
  • DFTS 114 AutoCAD® - Level I
  • DFTS 116 AutoCAD® - Level II
  • DFTS 133 AutoCAD® Architecture Essentials
  • DFTS 135 SketchUp Basics
  • DFTS 136 Revit Architecture Essentials
  • DFTS 137 Revit Architecture Advanced
  • MATH& 141 Pre-Calculus I
  • MATH& 142 Pre-Calculus II
  • SURS 110 Basic Surveying I

 

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