The Construction Management & Engineering Technologies program provides distinctive educational programs and experiences in architectural engineering technology, civil engineering technology, and construction technology to serve the educational needs of the construction industry. This major industry includes a variety of large general construction firms, small specialized contractors, materials suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and the design services of architects and engineers. The wide choice of career opportunities includes estimator, field superintendent, construction scheduler, expediter, project manager, survey crew chief, materials technician, architectural/civil draftsperson, and cost engineer.
Each year architectural, construction, consulting engineering, industrial, laboratory testing, materials supplier, and surveying firms contact Purdue Calumet seeking associate and baccalaureate degree graduates for work in the Calumet Region and in other parts of the country. This trend should continue since there are statistics that the present enrollment of technicians and technologists will not meet the needs of this country for many years.
The Construction Management & Engineering Technologies Bachelor of Science Program Educational Objectives:
The Construction Management & Engineering Technologies Bachelor of Science program will produce graduates that:
- Are prepared for successful careers in the industry specifically in the areas of drafting and building materials, surveying, hydraulics and drainage, contract documents, heating, air-conditioning and plumbing.
- Will advance in their careers and continue their professional development.
- Will understand the overall human context in which engineering technology activities take place.
- Will have strong communication skills, and the ability to work successfully in teams.
- Are prepared in the areas of construction methods, inspection, supervision, scheduling and management, with additional emphasis on business and communication.
- Are prepared to develop successfully in management positions, direction of personnel, as well as managing construction projects.
