Construction Management
• Associate Degree of Construction
• Bachelor of Construction (Management)
What is construction management?
Our construction management programs will give you the skill to manage construction projects and operations, gain knowledge on construction technology and engineering, and develop construction business management know-how to ensure projects are completed successfully.
You would be able to:
- deliver projects within shorter time periods within budgets with quality outcomes
- minimise waste and generate value for stakeholders
- improve the effectiveness of the outsourcing of development and construction functions
- coordinate technically complex operations
- harness the power of information technology for managing construction
- use sustainable construction practices
- manage people, health and safety, culture, and importantly
- understand legal implications of a risky environment
- understand business dynamics of securing work, managing finance and cash flows, and contracts
Career opportunities
The range of employment opportunities open to construction management graduates include:
- construction cadet
- construction supervisor
- construction technician
- site or project manager
- construction manager
- project director
- general manager
- managing director or chief executive officer (with relevant postgraduate study and industry experience).
On completion of the degree, you could choose to work with:
- construction contractors and subcontractors
- engineering consultants and project management firms
- architectural and quantity surveying practices
- related government organisations
- Most USQ students would secure employment before they complete their program of study if so desired.
Research
Developing new insights on the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of construction is fundamental to the successful delivery of construction projects. There is much to be understood as construction responds to demands placed by society whilst developing theory to inform practice and vice-versa. You will have an opportunity to pursue such initiatives through undergraduate studies to postgraduate studies.