Those who are most successful have acquired the proper academic training and have an understanding of the technology available to meet the increasing complexity of this industry. Kansas State University’s construction science and management program enables graduates to advance as far as their talent and determination will take them.

Careers

Graduates of this program are in high demand in the construction industry. Each year, jobs in the construction industry go unfilled because of a shortage of qualified managers with a college education in construction management.

Employment opportunities are diversified and are available not only in the construction industry, but also in related fields such as the building material industry and land development. Graduates may become a construction manager, general contractor, specialty contractor, project manager, general superintendent, estimator, cost engineer, scheduler, facility manager, expeditor, purchasing agent, office manager, sales engineer, building product technical.