Site Supervisor Support Certificate
Program Details Site Supervisor Support Certificate
This is a proposed new certificate, starting in fall 2025.
You may not be able to enroll in this specific program until the College has final approvals from the state and federal governments.
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) or Winter (January)
How long is the program?
- 1 quarter (3 months) with 16 credits
When do classes meet? FLEX modality and online -- Monday to Thursday evenings
Are summer classes required? No. There are no construction management classes during summer quarter.
This short program teaches you how to support to construction site supervisors. You will help check the work being done, keep the site safe and clean, and make sure tools and materials are in the right place. You also may help with simple paperwork and talk with workers and delivery teams when needed. You should be on time, ready to work outdoors, and willing to learn.
What does a site supervisor do?
You would be supporting the work described in this video.
What is the average salary?
You can expect to earn between $45,700 and $52,000 to start.
Who can I contact with questions?
- New students, please visit our Zoom lobby (Links to an external site.) to talk with someone by video chat, or e-mail our advising department.
- For current students, please visit RTC's advising page (Links to an external site and look for the faculty counselor assigned to Construction Management.
Overall Materials Needed:
- Functioning laptop or computer (these are available on campus in the library and Learning Resource Center)
- Webcam and headset with microphone for any online class meetings
- Working internet connection
- Textbooks and materials ($230)
Note: If you have completed the Office Assistant Certificate, you can use your ASST 144 credits for CONST 103. You can also substitute ASST 104 from the Business Project Coordinator program.
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!
Your Classes
You will learn construction terms and basic management duties. You also study blueprints, different construction materials, and basic office software, including spreadsheets.
Don't forget to apply for graduation!
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL 101 | College Success | NO | 2 | 1.0 |
| CONST 100 | Introduction to Construction Management | YES | 2 | 2.0 |
| CONST 103 | Introduction to Computers | NO | 2 | 1.0 |
| CONST 104 | Construction Documents | YES | 3 | 2.0 |
| CONST 130 | Human Relations, Communication, and Ethics in Construction | NO | 4 | 2.0 |
| CONST 160 | Materials, Methods, and Equipment | YES | 3 | 2.0 |
Total estimated cost for your certificate: $2,375