Construction Management/OSHA

Build the skills New Jersey’s construction industry demands.

Diverse construction workers talking and reviewing plans

Construction Management is one of the fastest-growing fields in New Jersey, driven by infrastructure expansion, housing development, and a growing need for skilled supervisors and project leaders. Bergen Community College’s Certificate in Construction Management prepares learners for supervisory, administrative, and technical roles across the construction lifecycle—using industry-standard tools, modern practices, and workforce-aligned training.

Students may take courses individually or complete the full five-course, noncredit certificate, with the option to add an advanced specialization to further strengthen job readiness.

Certificate in Construction Management

Earn a workforce-recognized credential + OSHA 30 certification.

This five-course program prepares students for roles such as:

Assistant Project Superintendent
Construction Project Manager
Field Engineer / Project Coordinator
Estimator
Building Maintenance Manager
Site Safety or Compliance Technician

Completion includes:

Certificate in Construction Management
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Credential
Career support (résumé review, mock interviews, and job-search assistance)

Program Eligibility

High school diploma or GED
At least 18 years of age
No prior construction experience required

Required Core Courses

CD-133 | 30-Hour Construction Safety Training (OSHA 30)

This course provides the essential safety knowledge required for anyone entering or supervising a construction site. Students learn how to identify hazards, prevent incidents, and follow OSHA 29 CFR 1926 regulations. Topics include fall protection, electrical safety, excavation, PPE, and jobsite leadership.

Ideal for: workers preparing for supervisory roles, project managers, or anyone seeking OSHA 30 certification.

March 7, 2026 through April 4, 2026
Saturdays
7:30 a.m.–2:15 p.m.
In Person – Paramus
Cost: $600

CD-405 | Applied Print Reading for Construction Professionals (60 Hours)

This course teaches students how to confidently read, understand, and interpret construction drawings used across the industry. Beginning with residential drawings and progressing into commercial and heavy-construction plans, students learn to navigate structural, civil, architectural, and MEP documents. Skills include reading scales, sections, details, schedules, symbols, site plans, and digital plans using Bluebeam and other tools.

Ideal for: future project managers, estimators, coordinators, inspectors, and tradespeople moving into management.

January 12, 2026 through March 19, 2026
Mondays and Thursdays
6:30–9:30 p.m.
In Person – Paramus
Cost: $900

CD-459 | Practical Law and Documentation for Construction Managers (24 Hours)

This course explains how construction contracts work and how they shape project expectations, risk, and outcomes. Students learn contract structure, key clauses, insurance requirements, ethics, and dispute-resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration. The course incorporates real case examples and practical negotiation exercises to build confidence when working with owners, contractors, and subcontractors.

Ideal for: emerging project managers, site supervisors, office administrators, and anyone interacting with construction contracts.

February 10, 2026 through March 31, 2026
Tuesdays
6:30–9:30 p.m.
Online with a live instructor
Cost: $600

CD-466 | Construction Project Organization and Site Management (42 Hours)

This course shows students how construction projects are organized and managed from planning through closeout. Students learn scheduling fundamentals, site logistics, trade coordination, material staging, daily reporting, and jobsite communication. The course also covers safety integration, stormwater planning, and weather-response strategies used by field teams.

Ideal for: aspiring project coordinators, assistant superintendents, field engineers, and anyone preparing for site-based management roles.

January 28, 2026 through May 6, 2026
Wednesdays
6:00–9:00 p.m.
In Person – Hackensack
Cost: $750

CD-582 | Construction Cost Estimating and Control (30 Hours)

This course teaches the essential estimating skills required in today’s construction industry. Students perform quantity take-offs, develop labor and material pricing, analyze equipment needs, apply markups, and use current cost-data tools. The class also covers bid preparation, digital estimating workflows, and common risk factors that impact cost. Students complete a full estimating project.

Ideal for: future estimators, project engineers, and anyone seeking stronger cost-analysis skills.

April 6, 2026 through May 7, 2026
Mondays and Thursdays
6:30–9:30 p.m.
In Person – Paramus
Cost: $600

CD-405 Blueprint Reading must be taken before or alongside CD-582.

Waivers

Students with a valid, verifiable OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Card may request a waiver for CD-133.
Only OSHA cards issued by accredited providers are accepted.

All Construction Management courses may be taken individually.

Add-On Areas of Specialization

Students enrolled in the Certificate in Construction Management may earn an additional specialization certificate by completing the courses listed for that track.

BIM and Digital Construction Management

CD-215 | Fundamentals of BIM and Digital Construction

This 30-hour introductory course provides a comprehensive foundation in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the digital tools transforming the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Students learn how BIM integrates design, data, and project management through a blend of conceptual lessons, hands-on software use, and real-world case studies. Using Autodesk Revit, Navisworks Manage, and Autodesk Build, participants develop practical skills in 3D modeling, coordination, document control, and cloud-based collaboration. The course introduces ISO 19650 standards, Level of Development (LOD) frameworks, and the BIM Execution Plan (BEP) structure that guides multi-disciplinary project delivery.

Dates TBD for Spring 2026
Mondays through Fridays
6:30–9:30 p.m.
In Person – Paramus
Cost: $600

CD-216 | Integrated Revit and Navisworks for BIM Coordination

This 30-hour intermediate course builds on foundational BIM knowledge to develop advanced skills in model coordination, visualization, and simulation within the Autodesk Revit and Navisworks environment. Students learn how architectural, structural, MEP, and civil models integrate through federation, clash detection, issue tracking, and 4D/5D construction simulation. Emphasis is placed on data integrity, communication, and collaborative problem-solving, mirroring real-world workflows used by design and construction firms. The course prepares participants for professional roles as BIM Coordinators or Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Technicians, applying coordination techniques that drive efficient, data-driven project delivery.

Dates TBD for Spring 2026
Mondays through Fridays
6:30–9:30 p.m.
In Person – Paramus
Cost: $600

CD-217 | Digital Construction Management and Lifecycle Innovation

This 30-hour advanced course is designed for construction professionals seeking to lead teams in data-driven project delivery, BIM coordination, and lifecycle asset management. Building on prior coursework in BIM fundamentals and coordination, students explore the full digital construction ecosystem, including Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Procore, and digital twin platforms. Through applied exercises and collaboration labs, participants learn to manage BIM data across design, build, and operations, integrate cost, risk, and performance analytics, and apply emerging technologies such as AI-assisted modeling, IoT integration, and reality capture using drones and laser scanning. By course completion, students will produce a comprehensive digital project management plan aligned with industry frameworks such as AGC CM-BIM, CMAA, and buildingSMART ISO 19650 standards—preparing them to drive innovation in construction management and digital delivery.

Dates TBD for Spring 2026
Mondays through Fridays
6:30–9:30 p.m.
In Person – Paramus
Cost: $600

Construction Data Analytics and Project Performance

CD-218 | Construction Scheduling and Project Controls

This 36-hour course offers a practical introduction to project time and cost management in modern construction environments. Students gain hands-on experience creating and optimizing schedules using Microsoft Project and Oracle Primavera Cloud, integrating Earned Value Management (EVM) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor cost, time, and resource performance. Through guided labs, participants use real project data to track progress, analyze risks, forecast outcomes, and visualize performance dashboards with Power BI and Smartsheet Analytics. The course emphasizes BIM-integrated scheduling, data-driven decision-making, and effective stakeholder communication, aligning with PMI’s PMBOK 7th Edition and the CMAA Project Controls Framework.

Dates TBD for Spring 2026
Mondays through Fridays
6:30–9:30 p.m.
In Person – Paramus
Cost: $750

CD-219 | Construction Data Analytics and Visualization

This 36-hour course immerses students in data-driven construction management, focusing on how to collect, structure, and visualize project information to support informed decision-making. Using Power BI, Tableau, Excel Power Query, and Procore Analytics, participants learn to build dynamic dashboards that monitor project health, including Earned Value (EVM), resource utilization, safety metrics, risk trends, and financial KPIs. Students explore predictive analytics and AI-assisted forecasting, transforming raw scheduling, cost, and field data into actionable insights for project teams, executives, and owners. By course completion, learners will produce a portfolio-ready analytics dashboard and report demonstrating real-world construction performance analysis and visualization.

Dates TBD for Spring 2026
Mondays through Fridays
6:30–9:30 p.m.
In Person – Paramus
Cost: $750

CD-222 | Risk and AI-Driven Project Insights

This 36-hour advanced course teaches construction professionals to apply artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and quantitative risk analytics to improve project decision-making. Building on skills from Construction Data Analytics and Visualization (PC-702), students move beyond descriptive reporting to generate predictive and prescriptive insights that anticipate outcomes, prevent overruns, and enhance project resilience. Through hands-on labs using Power BI AI Visuals, Python notebooks, and Primavera Cloud Risk Analysis, participants perform Monte Carlo simulations, EVM-based forecasting, and trend modeling to identify and mitigate potential project risks. Learners gain the ability to simulate alternate schedules, evaluate uncertainty, and optimize performance across complex construction environments. By course completion, students will develop a Predictive Risk Insight Portfolio—a data-driven capstone showcasing measurable, AI-powered project control and forecasting intelligence.

Dates TBD for Spring 2026
Mondays through Fridays
6:30–9:30 p.m.
In Person – Paramus
Cost: $750

Sustainable Construction Management

CD-224 | Green Building and LEED Certification Practices

This 36-hour course introduces the core principles and best practices of sustainable construction and green building design. Students explore leading frameworks, including LEED v4.1, WELL Building Standard, and Envision, gaining insight into how environmental performance is measured and certified across the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. Through lectures, case studies, and applied group projects, participants learn to evaluate and document sustainable design strategies, covering topics such as energy modeling, materials selection, indoor environmental quality, and lifecycle assessment. By course completion, students will be equipped to support green construction projects, assist with LEED certification documentation, and prepare for the LEED Green Associate exam.

Dates TBD for Spring 2026
Mondays through Fridays
6:30–9:30 p.m.
In Person – Paramus
Cost: $750

CD-223 | Resilient and Climate-Adaptive Construction Strategies

This 36-hour course examines how the built environment can adapt to the challenges of climate change, extreme weather, and environmental degradation. Students explore strategies for resilient design, disaster mitigation, and adaptive infrastructure, using real-world case studies from New Jersey and international benchmarks. Key topics include flood mitigation, urban heat adaptation, renewable microgrids, passive survivability, and climate-informed building codes. Through hands-on simulations and scenario planning, participants learn to design and manage construction projects that withstand and recover from environmental stressors while maintaining long-term sustainability. By course completion, students will be prepared to integrate resilience strategies into construction and infrastructure projects, aligning with FEMA, NJDEP, Envision, and LEED Resilient Design frameworks.

Dates TBD for Spring 2026
Mondays through Fridays
6:30–9:30 p.m.
In Person – Paramus
Cost: $750

Modern Construction Fabrication and Robotics

Digital Fabrication and Robotics in Construction

This 45-hour course explores the integration of design, automation, and advanced manufacturing in modern construction. Students gain hands-on experience with digital modeling, CNC machining, 3D printing, laser cutting, and robotic prototyping, developing both technical and conceptual understanding of how data-driven design connects to fabrication and assembly. The course bridges the gap between CAD/BIM design and physical production, demonstrating how parametric modeling and robotic systems are reshaping construction planning, design, and delivery. By course completion, students will design, simulate, and fabricate their own digitally modeled components or small-scale structures using automated and robotic methods aligned with Industry 4.0 and Construction 5.0 principles.