Course Overview

Construction Project Organization and Site Management is a 42-hour workforce training course that teaches students how construction projects are organized, coordinated, and managed from planning through project closeout. Students learn scheduling fundamentals, site logistics, trade coordination, material management, jobsite communication, safety integration, and reporting practices used to support efficient field operations. The course prepares students for site-based management and project coordination responsibilities within the construction industry.

Format: In-Person, Live Online, Hybrid
Course Hours: 42 Hours
Duration: Approximately 14 Weeks
CEUs: 4.2

Key Topics

• Construction project organization
• Site logistics and planning
• Scheduling fundamentals
• Trade coordination
• Material staging and management
• Daily reporting procedures
• Jobsite communication practices
• Safety integration
• Stormwater planning
• Weather-response strategies
• Project closeout activities

Skills You Will Gain

• Organize construction project activities from planning through closeout
• Coordinate trades, materials, and site logistics
• Prepare and interpret daily jobsite reports
• Support schedule tracking and field communication
• Apply safety and stormwater considerations to site operations
• Communicate project status with field teams, supervisors, and stakeholders

Who Should Take This Course

• Aspiring project coordinators
• Assistant superintendents
• Field engineers
• Site supervisors
• Construction professionals preparing for field-based management roles

Career Pathways

This course can help prepare students for entry- and mid-level construction management roles, including:

• Assistant Superintendent
• Project Coordinator
• Field Engineer
• Construction Supervisor
• Assistant Project Manager
• Site Manager

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED recommended
• Students pursuing the full Construction Management Certificate must be at least 18 years of age
• Construction experience is helpful but not required
• Computer and internet access are helpful for coursework and project coordination activities

Certification Information

Students who successfully complete this course will receive a Bergen Community College Certificate of Completion.

This course also applies toward Bergen Community College’s noncredit Certificate in Construction Management.

This course does not directly prepare students for a separate industry certification exam. No exam voucher, certification testing fee, or external credential is included with registration.