Construction Engineering Technology - Management Fanshawe College

Overview

Throughout this Construction Engineering Technology - Management  Advanced Diploma offered at  Fanshawe College will develop the technical knowledge and skills required to oversee and manage the construction of residential, industrial, commercial and institutional projects - from the conceptual planning phase through to project completion and contract closeout.

Students within the advanced diploma will learn how to estimate labour, material and costs, write and understand contacts, establish a project’s budget, develop a site logistic plan, schedule and manage construction projects, and perform on-site field engineering, field inspections, and utilize the latest onsite technology. You'll also learn the soft skills required to be an effective, respected leader - both in the office and on-site.

Graduates will be well-positioned to obtain several professional designations with multiple governing bodies in the construction industry such as Certified Engineering Technologist, Gold Seal Certified, and Professional Quantity Surveyor.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

This Fanshawe College program is aligned with IRCC's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 15.1001. Please consult the IRCC website to verify current Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) alignment.

Career opportunities:

The Construction Engineering Technology  - Management program offers a co-operative education component, which provides students the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand workplace experience in their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some Construction Engineering Technology  - Management students before even graduating! 

• General Labourer

Work under a Project Superintendent or Foreman and contribute to ICI construction and maintenance projects in a hands-on capacity, learning about how the physical aspect of a construction project is undertaken.

• Junior Estimator

Work under a Chief Estimator, Estimator, or a Project Manager, to  determine quantity and cost estimates for current projects and upcoming bids.

• Construction Coordinator

Work under a project manager in a support role in all aspects of document management, presentation, and trade communication and coordination.

Accreditation

• This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning Canada.