Construction Project Management at Algonquin College

Plan to build a solid career in the construction industry.

The Construction Project Management Ontario College Graduate Certificate program prepares you for advancement in the construction industry and the management of construction projects in a wide variety of settings.

This program provides you with a solid educational foundation in construction or construction-related fields. Learn to manage the total construction process effectively, from initial planning to program completion. Use case studies throughout the program and prepare for a full range of situations that can emerge on construction job sites.

Each of the courses in the program has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association for the Gold Seal Certification Program.

Graduates may find employement in a variety of construction project management position, including:

• Project manager
• Site superintendent
• Project superintendent
• Construction manager
• Construction operations manager

Success Factors

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Are interested in the construction industry.
• Have the ability to see the "big picture"
• Like building teams that are working towards common goals.
• Enjoy balancing competing demands.
• Thrive on the challenge and stress of overseeing large projects.
• Appreciate having tangible results from their work.

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Develop and use strategies to promote continuous professional learning in the construction industry.
2. Monitor and support workplace health and safety practices and procedures which are compliant with current legislation and regulations.
3. Assess construction project operations for compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes and ethical practices in construction methodology.
4. Analyze and monitor construction processes to ensure that sustainability practices are implemented in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements.
5. Establish and manage relationships among diverse project stakeholders to achieve construction project goals.
6. Manage the production, storage, retrieval and communication of project-related digital documents according to best practices, to meet construction project deadlines and goals.
7. Perform a feasibility study to inform decisions in the planning phase of a construction project.
8. Schedule, manage and evaluate the progression of construction projects* by applying the principles, practices and tools of construction project management to complete projects on time and within budget.
9. Prepare estimates and manage procurement processes to control costs in accordance with best practices in construction project management.
10. Develop and oversee quality assurance and control- processes involved in the completion of construction projects to meet project specifications and industry quality standards.
11. Analyze and manage project risks to mitigate their impact throughout the construction project lifecycle.
12. Formulate human resource management strategies to optimize personnel requirements for construction project completion.
13. Build and lead multidisciplinary teams throughout the construction project lifecycle to accomplish construction project goals.
14. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Careers

Graduates may find employment in a variety of construction project management positions. These positions include but are not restricted to project manager, site superintendent, project superintendent, construction manager and construction operations manager. The knowledge and skills acquired in this program position graduates for increasing levels of responsibilities in the completion of medium- and large-scale construction projects.

Program Eligibility

Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma or Degree or equivalent in a construction-related discipline such as: architecture; civil, construction, or electrical engineering; building construction; heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning; interior decorating; cabinetmaking and furniture; powerline; and construction carpentry (joinery, heritage, masonry - heritage and traditional); OR

At least five (5) years minimum construction management related work experience. These applicants will be assessed individually and will be required to complete an Eligibility Package. Eligibility Package submission details can be found on the Algonquin College Additional Admission Requirements website.

Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).

• IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic). Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR
• TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading: 22; Listening: 22; Speaking: 22; Writing: 22.