This 42-hour course is ideal for those exploring a career change into construction or looking to move from the field into coordination and management roles. It provides a practical overview of how construction projects are organized, managed, and run on the job site—from project kickoff through closeout.

Students learn how project teams are structured, how decisions are made, and how daily site operations are coordinated to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with safety and quality standards. The course bridges office-based project management and field-based site supervision, with an emphasis on real-world workflows and digital tools used by today’s contractors.

You will learn how to:

• Understand the full construction project lifecycle—from planning to closeout
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and inspectors
• Read and use contract documents, specifications, and project delivery methods
• Organize project communication, RFIs, submittals, and field documentation
• Develop basic project schedules and site logistics plans
• Coordinate trades, deliveries, material staging, and day-to-day site operations
• Integrate safety, environmental controls, and risk awareness into site planning
• Use project and site management tools such as Microsoft Project, Procore, Smartsheet, and Bluebeam (where available)

Textbooks, materials, ID card, and exam fees are not included in the tuition. Course texts are available in the college library for student use.

Prerequisites:
No prior construction experience needed. Basic computer skills are recommended.

Total Program Hours: 42 Hours

Required Textbook:
Principles of Contracting
Authors: Brenda K. Yamin & Robert A. Gillis
ISBN: 978-0-8269-3820-6
Publisher: American Technical Publishers

Instructor: Seth Jacobson – [email protected]