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.
Academic Requirements
- Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree in architecture, engineering or construction-related discipline.
Additional Requirements
- English language proficiency
- Transcript and resume review
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
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Develop and use strategies to promote continuous professional learning in the construction industry.
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Monitor and support workplace health and safety practices and procedures which are compliant with current legislation and regulations.
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Assess construction project operations for compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes and ethical practices in construction methodology.
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Analyze and monitor construction processes to ensure that sustainability practices are implemented in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements.
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Establish and manage relationships among diverse project stakeholders to achieve construction project goals.
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Manage the production, storage, retrieval and communication of project-related digital documents according to best practices, to meet construction project deadlines and goals.
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Perform a feasibility study to inform decisions in the planning phase of a construction project.
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Schedule, manage and evaluate the progression of construction projects by applying the principles, practices and tools of construction project management to complete projects on time and within budget.
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Prepare estimates and manage procurement processes to control costs in accordance with best practices in construction project management.
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Develop and oversee quality assurance and control processes involved in the completion of construction projects to meet project specifications and industry quality standards.
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Analyze and manage project risks to mitigate their impact throughout the construction project lifecycle.
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Formulate human resource management strategies to optimize personnel requirements for construction project completion.
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Build and lead multidisciplinary teams throughout the construction project lifecycle to accomplish construction project goals.
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