Welcome to the Construction Technology Department!
The Construction Technology Department offers several programs of study that prepare students for careers in construction work, construction supervision, concrete forming, & carpentry.
Occupational Trends: Employment of construction managers is expected to increase by 17% during the 2008-2018 decade, faster than average for all occupations. Construction managers will be needed as the level and variety of construction activity expands, but at a slower rate than in the past. A growing emphasis on making buildings more energy efficient should create additional jobs for construction managers involved in retrofitting buildings. In addition, the need to replace portions of the national infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and water and sewer pipes, along with the need to increase energy supply lines will further increase demands for construction managers. The job outlook for construction managers appears very favorable for the foreseeable future. In the next 6 years at least 76,500 new construction managers must be found. In the state of Georgia, over 2,700 managers will be needed to replace mangers who are currently 55 or older and who will retire as well as those in younger groups who will leave the occupation.
Career Description:Construction managers plan, direct, coordinate, and budget a wide variety of construction projects, including the building of all types of residential, commercial, and industrial structures, roads, bridges, wastewater treatment plants, schools, and hospitals. Construction managers may supervise an entire project or just part of one. They schedule and coordinate all design and construction processes, including the selection, hiring, and oversight of specialty trade contractors, such as carpentry, plumbing, or electrical, but they usually do not do any actual construction of the structure.
Employment Trends: Prospects should be best for people who have a bachelor's or higher degree in construction science, construction management, or civil engineering, plus practical work experience in construction. A strong background in building technology is beneficial as well. Construction managers also will have many opportunities to start their own firms. Employment of construction managers,, like that of many other construction workers, is sensitive to the functions of the economy. On the one hand, workers in these trades may experience periods of unemployment when the overall level of construction falls. On the other hand, shortages of these workers may occur in some areas during peak periods of building activity. Job growth is expected to be about 19% regionally and 16% nationally. the largest job growth is expected to be in nonresidential building construction (11%), followed by residential building construction (8.3%)
These programs are offered on the Savannah Campus only. More information on each program can be found on the links to the right. For questions about program costs, please see the tuition & fees page.
If you still have questions after reviewing the program opportunities listed on this site please feel free to contact us!
Construction Technology Program Contacts
| Kimberly Anderson | Program Assistant | 912-443-5833 | kanderson@savannahtech.edu | Savannah Campus |
| Melanie Smith | Academic Advisor | 912-443-5859 | msmith@savannahtech.edu | Savannah Campus |
| Dan Krautheimer | Department Head | 912-443-3395 | dkrautheimer@savannahtech.edu | Savannah Campus |