Construction Management Degree

The construction management program at The University of Texas at San Antonio prepares students for careers as a construction manager, project manager, estimator, purchasing/expediting agent, contractor/sub-contractor, code enforcement officer, or building inspector. The program focuses on managing, coordinating, and supervising the construction process from concept development through project completion. Program courses include: commercial, residential, mechanical, highway/heavy civil, electrical, environmental, industrial, and specialty construction, as well as facilities management, project planning, budgeting and cost control, logistics, and materials management. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer construction management degrees.

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The University of Texas at San Antonio

4901 E University, Odessa, TX

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is a state university in the Southwestern area of Texas.  The main campus of UTSA is located on 600 acres in the northern area of San Antonio.  The school has a well-respected faculty, excellent research facilities and offers 65 undergraduate degree programs, and 70 graduate degree programs at the master's and doctoral levels.  UTSA also offers many courses online.

Notable alumni of UTSA include many well-known NBA players, award-winning research scientists, and recognized writers, among many others.

History

Founded in 1969, the school received the land donation for its 600-acre campus in 1970, which is when the school was established as actively operational. The school was established with five colleges.

Academics

The academic calendar for UTSA follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters, and a summer "term."

Colleges and Schools

• College of Business
• College of Education and Human Development
• College of Engineering
• College of Liberal and Fine Arts
• College of Public Policy
• College of Architecture
• College of Sciences
• Honors College

Student Life

There are more than 180 student clubs and organization for students at UTSA to become involved in, representing interests and shared backgrounds in culture, the military, politics and student government, religion, service, social events, sports and recreation.  There are also many chapters of fraternities and sororities at UTSA, offering a very active Greek Life.

There are several options for on-campus student housing, and a selection of on-campus dining services at UTSA.

Traditions

The colors of the University of Texas System are orange and white.  The UTSA has added navy to the orange and white as their school's third color.

The school's mascot is the roadrunner, a bird that represents the region in Texas where UTSA is located.

Athletics

The UTSA "Roadrunners" athletic teams compete in 16 intercollegiate sports at the NCAA Division I Level.

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Fencing

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

In addition to its main campus, the University of Texas at San Antonio has two other campuses in San Antonio: Its Downtown and Hemisfair Park campuses.

Community Life

The weather in San Antonio Texas is known to be very temperate and, along with its many sights, attracts students and tourists alike.

Career Options for Graduates

Construction Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, construction managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Odessa, TX
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.17
  • Average Annual Salary: $106430

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).