Department of Construction Management Building Future Leaders

Our highly-recognized programs feature industry collaborations, service-learning, and national competitions providing hands-on learning opportunities for students. The undergraduate program is the only program in Colorado accredited by the American Council for Construction Education and has been accredited since 1985.

Academic Programs and Culture

Programs and Degrees

Construction Management is the overall planning, coordination, and control of a project from inception to completion. Construction managers work with architects and engineers to make the client’s vision a reality and provide creative solutions to the complex challenges inherent in the construction of state-of-the-art structures. CM is one of the most popular majors at Colorado State University and features one of the highest placement rates and entry-level salaries of all majors.

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Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming educational and working environment for everyone. As a Department, we do not tolerate any act of hate, bias, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, or gender discrimination. More about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in CM.

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Careers and Internships

The CM Phelps Placement Office offers in-house internship and job search assistance and counseling, including a construction industry career fair each semester, industry interviews, and year-round intern and job postings.

Competition Teams

Professional associations in the construction industry sponsor national student competitions, which offers you an excellent opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. CSU teams regularly place among the top teams nationally in various competitions.

Study Abroad

An experience abroad sets you apart from your peers, enhances your studies, and engages you as a citizen of the world.

Connecting to the Community

CM Cares

Promotes leadership through service learning by teaming students, faculty, staff, and industry partners to assist with construction-related projects for people with special needs or local nonprofits needing assistance.

High School Summer Institute

The Women in Construction Management Institute for high school girls develops confidence and introduces opportunities in construction management and related fields.

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Industry and Alumni

Our alumni are making important contributions to the construction industry and their communities every day.

Now Hiring

Instructor/Senior Instructor (Non-Tenure Track)

The Department of Construction Management at Colorado State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Instructor or Senior Instructor position beginning January 2024 or August 2024. For full consideration, applications must be received by October 1, 2023. For more information and to apply, see the job posting.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

The Department of Construction Management at Colorado State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Assistant Professor (tenure-track) faculty position beginning August 2024. For full consideration, applications must be received by October 1, 2023. For more information and to apply, see the job posting.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Contact Us

Construction Management Main Office

Physical Location:: Guggenheim Hall – 291 W. Laurel St.
Preconstruction Center – 251 W. Laurel St.
Industrial Sciences Labs – 201 W. Laurel St.
Hours:: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
Mailing Address:: 1584 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1584
Phone:: (970) 491-7353
Email:: cminfo@colostate.edu

92% Plans Secured Before Graduation
2.8 Average Job Offers Per Student
$73,600 Average Base Salary (Colorado Average $72,300)

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Construction Management is one of eight academic units housed within the College of Health and Human Sciences.

About CHHS

We improve health and well-being in all aspects of the human experience. Our goal is to change lives for the better.

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Whether you’re building technical skills for a chosen profession or following a passion for helping people, each of our majors and degrees are designed around making connections while you learn — with faculty, employers, professionals, and people in the community.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in CHHS

We emphasize a caring and supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued and all voices are heard.

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