Construction Management (Major)

Coordinate, implement, and lead building projects from concept to completion. 

The Construction Management major is designed to equip you to integrate your faith with your future profession, using your skills to serve others, lead with integrity, and honor God through your work.

The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management combines hands-on experience with strong academics. You’ll engage in dynamic lectures, labs, practicums, and construction engineering mission opportunities that take your learning beyond the classroom. By integrating courses in Business, Engineering, Environmental Science, and construction, this program equips you with the tools to succeed in a fast-growing industry.

And the opportunities are real. Construction management careers are projected to grow 9% through 2034—faster than average, particularly in Indiana—with a median salary of nearly $107,000. That means you’ll graduate ready to step directly into a high-demand field.

Most importantly, you’ll develop a strong Christian worldview that shapes how you lead. You’ll learn to prioritize safety, make ethical decisions, and practice servant-leadership in every aspect of your career.

Construction Management

  • BS in Construction Management

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Build Skills In:

  • Project scheduling, critical path analysis, and resource allocation
  • Construction cost estimating 
  • Building information modeling (BIM) and CAD drafting
  • Site safety management and OSHA compliance
  • Materials science and structural systems analysis
  • Geospatial analysis and surveying techniques
  • Sustainable construction practices and environmental impact assessment
  • Heavy equipment operation and construction methods
  • Contract administration and construction law
  • Leadership in interdisciplinary project teams and stakeholder communication

Career Opportunities:

  • Construction Project Manager
  • Site Superintendent
  • Project Engineer 
  • Field Engineer 
  • Construction Scheduler
  • General Contractor
  • Construction Operations Manager 
  • Sustainability or Environmental Compliance Manager 
  • Facilities Manager

In-Depth Industry Experience

Get started on the job site right on Taylor’s campus, through 1846 Enterprises and the Main Street Mile Initiative.

About 1846 Enterprises
Follow @tuconstructionservices

Construction Engineering Curriculum Guide

Taylor faculty in the Physics & Engineering Department provide hands-on mentorship, supporting students in and beyond the classroom.

The curriculum guide below outlines required courses and degree requirements. This program meets the student outcome and credit hour requirements for accreditation by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), the nationally respected accreditation body for Construction Management programs across the country.

Students interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.

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  1. Create written communications appropriate to the construction discipline
  2. Create oral presentations appropriate to the construction discipline
  3. Create a construction project safety plan
  4. Create construction project cost estimates
  5. Create construction project schedules
  6. Analyze professional decisions based on ethical principles
  7. Analyze methods, materials, and equipment used to construct projects
  8. Apply electronic based technology to manage the construction process
  9. Apply basic surveying techniques for construction layout and control
  10. Understand different methods of project delivery and the roles and responsibilities of all constituencies involved in the design and construction process
  11. Understand construction accounting and cost control
  12. Understand construction quality assurance and control
  13. Understand construction project control processes
  14. Understand the legal implications of contract, common, and regulatory law to manage a construction project
  15. Understand the basic principles of sustainable construction
  16. Understand the basic principles of structural behavior
  17. Understand the basic principles of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
  18. Gain an ability to demonstrate Christian servant-leadership by practicing spiritual disciplines and redemptive community service. This is honed through the development of personal knowledge, skills, habits, and relationships that enable Christian Growth and active involvement in service to Christ and His Kingdom.

A Taylor liberal arts education will prepare you to live and work in a fast-changing world. It also goes a step further: laying a strong spiritual foundation that cultivates wisdom. You’ll become a well-versed individual, equipped with critical thinking skills, a lifelong love of learning, and an appreciation for God’s creation.

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Building Construction and Community in Kenya

Model servant-leadership on the required trip to Kenya, where Engineering and Construction Management students work together with community members to improve a local school. From mixing cement to leveling classrooms to improving water drainage, you’ll provide impactful service while empowering the local community.

Service-Learning in Kenya

Practicum Requirements

Work with local industry partners and international engineers, preparing to be successful in the United States and around the world.  

  1. Practicum 1: Focus on ground work: surveying land, topographical maps, site plans, importance of foundation
  2. Practicum 2: Learn management of construction sites through shadowing/mentoring.
  3. Mission work: Put your civil engineering and construction skills to work for the Lord on a department missions experience.

Presentations

Get ready to move from the job site to the board room. Taylor’s Construction Management program will give you experience in public speaking through presentations to industry leaders on major projects. You’ll also gain valuable networking experience.

Related Majors

Construction Management is part of the Physics & Engineering Department

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Lara Horsley
Computer Science & Engineering Program Assistant

765-998-5162
[email protected]

Contact
Danielle Nobles-Lookingbill
Assistant Professor of Engineering

765-998-4525
[email protected]

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