Construction Engineering and Management
Undergraduate Program
Careers in Construction Engineering and Management
Graduates of the Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) degree
program design and manage construction processes that create living
and working environments such as office buildings, industrial
buildings, airports, housing, roads, bridges, utilities, and
dams. When you ask top managers in construction and engineering firms
why they chose this career, you can hear the excitement of the
construction industry in their responses. Some say they like to
conceive an idea and then engineer and manage it through to
reality. Others say that they like the combination of computerized
planning, process design, cost engineering, and scheduling with the
gratification of seeing a job well done. Graduates of this degree
program enjoy a wide range of opportunities to apply their technical
knowledge with tremendous variety in the day-to-day work. Some choose
design, planning, or financial management positions working in an
office environment, while others prefer to direct field operations or
some combination of the above.
Since no two projects are exactly alike, the professional construction
engineer/manager is always confronted with new and challenging
opportunities. The education offered by the program has broad appeal
since it combines engineering with management fundamentals. The depth
of technical knowledge and breadth of expertise, coupled with people
management skills, can often lead to rapid promotion and advancement
within an organization. Many employers have trouble finding enough
qualified men and women to fill the positions available.
With an accredited engineering degree program, graduates are on track
in their pursuit of a Professional Engineering license, a necessity
not only for professional practice, but also for many positions in
local, state, and federal government. Obtaining a contractors license
is also a goal which many graduates pursue early in their
careers. Since construction is done everywhere people live, graduates
can often match their family and geographical location needs with an
employer. Some companies operate only in a local area, some operate in
many states, and, for those seeking adventure, some operate in many
countries.
|
