Construction Project Management

Overview

The emphasis on the utilisation of digital technologies, such as building information modelling, ensures that students understand the leading-edge advances that are being implemented in the industry. 

This knowledge can be applied in other industry sectors, providing further employment opportunities.   

All students are required to complete a minimum of 200 days' industry experience during the course, providing essential professional exposure. 

For the vast majority of students this entails paid employment in the industry with contractors and consultants (typically called cadetships). 

To broaden their personal and professional outlook, students can also choose electives or a sub-major in a range of disciplines outside construction project management, including business accounting, environmental studies and Aboriginal studies.

Course aims

This Bachelor of Construction Project Management course at the University of Technology Sydney is concerned with the management of all aspects of the construction process, including business management, construction management, design management, project management, quantity surveying, contract administration and property development. 

It delivers all the recognised competencies for construction project management professionals while introducing the prospect of diversifying into project management.

Careers

Career opportunities include project manager, construction manager, construction economist, quantity surveyor, design manager, environmental manager, contract manager, site manager, construction programmer, cost engineer, estimator, facility manager and property developer.

Graduates have a wide range of employment opportunities and can work in both the private and public sectors for employers such as building proprietors, contractors, developers, government bodies and consultancy practices or be self-employed entrepreneurs. 

As key professionals in the construction industry, graduates work closely with other professional disciplines, industry groups and development authorities.