The Construction Project Management program at Centennial College will focus on the study of the management and technological aspects of residential, industrial, commercial and institutional construction projects as well as engineering and infrastructure construction.

This college management program will integrate a modular design with a principal focus on construction management and an ancillary focus on general project management in a construction environment. As a result, Construction Project Management courses will provide the technical training needed for you to acquire a unique combination of construction and project management skills — in conjunction with the added dimension of protecting the environment and sustainability.

Program Highlights

• There is a focus on protecting the global environment, energy conservation and international sustainable construction strategies.
• There is also an emphasis on domestic and international sustainability and green building that distinguishes this offering from other Construction Project Management programs.
• The curriculum includes construction management information systems, scheduling, procurement, legal documents and contracts, cost estimation, analysis and construction safety.
• Comparisons of international building codes and construction practices are presented.
• Students also participate in the yearly Bid Competition sponsored by The Construction Institute of Canada
• The Program courses are accredited by the Gold Seal Certification Program of the Canadian Construction Association, this provides graduates with the training credits required, and along with the required post graduate Industry experience, to apply for Gold Seal certification.
• The Program courses are recognized by TARION, administrator for the New Home Warranty Program, and provides for six of the seven education benchmarks require for TARION licensure.

Career Outlook

• Project manager
• Coordinator
• Estimator
• Site manager
• Inspector

Accreditation

The Centennial College Construction Project Management Program courses cover all 11 of the Gold Seal Certification education components, and provide all of the required educational credits.

This enables graduates to apply for Gold Seal Certification while working in and upon completion of the required industry related activities.

Areas of Employment

The construction building industry is a key sector in Canada's economy. Currently, the Canadian government, at all levels, is establishing funding initiatives to encourage growth and restore confidence in the economy. These programs are intended to stimulate housing construction and build infrastructure. Recent housing-related funding announcements that will allow you to work in a range of areas include:

• Investments in housing for Canadians
• Renovation and retrofit of social housing
• First Nations housing
• Northern housing
• Housing for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities
• Helping municipalities build stronger communities

These projects indicate there are a wide variety of career opportunities in the construction sector.