Construction Management/OSHA

Construction Management is one of the fastest growing industries and offers a promising career outlook given the anticipated growth in the industry and the shortage of skilled workers.

We offer a 5-course Certificate in Construction Management or courses may be taken individually.

Program Eligibility

A high school diploma, or High School Equivalency is required
No transcripts, SAT, ACT or other standardized exams are required

NEW! Women and Minorities in Construction Trades Grant Program

As part of the NJ Build Grant we are proud to offer the following opportunity to our community. It is widely known that males are an overwhelming majority in the construction industry. Using parameters defined by the US Department of Labor, our program will focus on recruiting individuals who will transform this industry. Women and Minorities will have the chance to secure a self-sustaining career by completing this program.

Steps to Certification

The Certificate in Construction Management Program includes the five (5) courses listed above. Courses and modules are in-person and online. The whole process will be completed in two cohorts, the first from September 2023 to May 2024 and the second being January 2024 to November 2024.

Fill Out Application (Including Your Resume if Available)*
One on One Interview for Acceptance
135 Hours of Training
Career Placement Services Assistance With Job Search

Additionally, a $6,000 stipend will be given to each fellow with six payments throughout the program.

*Must identify as female or a minority interested in construction trade as per the grant parameters

Open House

Learn about the Construction Management and NJ BUILD Program at one of our Open House events. Click each link to sign up for the event.

In Person Open House 09.14.2023 at 11AM

The Women and Minorities in Construction Trades Program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor.

Certificate in Construction Management

Our 5-course Certificate in Construction Management program prepares students to enter the field as assistant to the project superintendent, construction project manager, building maintenance manager, or estimator. Find answers to the most commonly asked questions on our FAQ page.

Students who successfully complete all five required courses receive:

A Certificate in Construction Management
An OSHA industry credential
Job placement assistance including a resume review and mock interview practice

Required Courses:

30-Hr OSHA Construction Safety Training (CD-133)*

Basic to Intermediate Blueprint Reading (CD-405)

Construction Documents, Contract Law, Insurance and Ethics (CD-459)

Construction Project Organization and Management (CD-466)

Construction Estimating Basics (CD-582)**

* If you provide a copy of a current 30-hour OSHA credential, you do not need to take CD-133 in order to be eligible for the certificate.

**CD-582 Must be taken prior to or at the same time as CD-405

Add-on Areas of Specialization:

Students enrolled in our Certificate of Construction Management may earn an additional certificate in an area of specialization by completing select elective courses:

Specialization in Construction Document Technology

Drafting I (CD-163)

AutoCAD Intensive (CC-016)

Construction Documents, Contract Law, Insurance and Ethics (CD-459)

Specialization in Scheduling

Construction Project Scheduling I (CD-580)
Construction Project Scheduling II (CD-148)

Specialization in Construction Project Management and Technology

Construction Estimating Basics (CD-582)**

Advanced Blueprint Reading (CD-136)

36-hour Project Management (BI-786)

Additional Construction Management Courses

AutoCAD Intensive (CC-016)