Jim Young Faculty, Construction Management, 1962 to 1976 and 1986 to 1992

Jim Young taught in the Department of Construction Management for nearly 20 years. As a faculty member, he taught undergraduate and graduate courses, helped develop new curricula, oversaw department research activities, and was a key department liaison to the industry.

In Memory: Jim passed away Jan. 15, 2021, just short of his 93rd birthday.

Make a Gift in Jim's Memory

2013 Legacies Compilation Video

Jim Young was part of a compilation video featuring his story, along with Legacies Honorees Kevin Oltjenbruns, Ellie Gilfoyle, and Bruce Hall.

Audio Described Version of 2013 Legacies Project Summary Video (best experienced in Chrome)

Watch Jim Young’s personal video and hear his stories and memories.

Audio Described Version of Jim Young’s Legacies Project video (best experienced in Chrome)

Honoring Jim's Legacy Jim Young

Jim's Biography

Read Jim’s biography and career history and learn about his legacy.

Give Now

Jim valued a strong faculty base as a vital component of a successful program. He created the Jim Young Faculty Member of the Year Award, which honors an individual selected annually by construction management students. Make a gift in Jim’s memory to the Road to Excellence Faculty and Staff Development fund.

Contact Jim

To send a message to Jim’s family, contact Kelsey Burket at kelsey.burket@colostate.edu.

Jim Young Photo Album

Jim Young with faculty award winners — The 2013 Construction Management Scholarship Dinner at the Fort Collins Hilton. Sept. 11, 2013

Jim Young with friends — The 2013 Construction Management Scholarship Dinner at the Fort Collins Hilton. Sept.11, 2013