Are you able to multi-task? Can you switch between supervising and collaborating with various specialized and skilled people? Do you like to get your hands dirty?

Great, then it is a match! Here?s how you can become a construction manager.

Construction managers coordinate and supervise a wide variety of projects, including the building of all types of residential, commercial, and industrial structures, roads, bridges, schools, and hospitals. They understand construction methods and technologies, and are able to interpret contracts and technical drawings.

The role of a construction manager encompasses:

? Preparing and negotiating cost estimates, budgets and work schedules.

? Organizing and coordinating all design and construction processes.

? Discussing and explaining contracts and technical information to workers.

? Responding to work delays and other problems and emergencies.

? Selecting, hiring and instructing workers.

? Reporting on work progress and budget matters to the respective clients.

? Making sure jobs are completed on time and within budget.

? Collaborating with architects and engineers.

? Instructing and supervising construction personnel and activities onsite.

? Making sure jobs are completed on time and within budget.

? Complying with legal requirements, building and safety codes and other regulations.

Eligibility Criteria and Higher Studies

Candidates applying for this course are required to have acquired 10+2 equivalent qualifications with a minimum aggregate score of 45%. Candidates who have completed a diploma in civil engineering are also eligible to apply for this course through lateral entry. Along with these requirements, candidates are also needed to appear for entrance examinations to get admitted into this course. These examinations are generally conducted at the level of the institute.

Curriculum and Core Subjects

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Tech) in Construction Engineering and Management is a 4-year program comprising a total of 8 semesters.

Semester I

Engineering Mathematics ? I Engineering Sciences Course
Engineering Physics / Engineering Chemistry Engineering Sciences Course
Engineering Graphics Engineering Sciences Course
Computer Programming Engineering Sciences Course

Semester II

Engineering Mathematics-II Engineering Sciences Course
Engineering Physics / Engineering Chemistry Engineering Sciences Course
Basic Electrical Technology Engineering Sciences Course
Engineering Mechanics Engineering Sciences Course

Semester III

Mechanics of Solids Core course
Mechanics of Fluids Core course
Construction Techniques, Equipment and Practices Core course
Environmental Engineering Core course
Transportation Engineering ? I Core course

Semester IV

Strength of Materials Core course
Mechanics of Soils Core course
Design of Concrete Structures - I Core course
Hydraulic Engineering Core course
Irrigation Engineering Core course

Semester V

Structural Analysis ? I Core course
Design of Steel Structures ? I Core course
Foundation Engineering Core course
Environmental Science and Engineering Core course
Design of Concrete Structures - II Elective courses
Elective-I Elective courses

Semester VI

Structural Analysis ? II Core course
Design of Steel Structures ? II Core course
Estimation and Quantity Surveying Core course
Elective ? II Elective courses
Elective-III Elective courses

Semester VII

Basics of Dynamics and Aseismic Design of Structures Core course
Elective ? IV Elective courses
Elective ? V Elective courses
Elective-VI Elective courses

Semester VIII

Construction Management Core course
Elective-VII Elective courses

Advance Courses

On completing B.Tech with a minimum 50% marks in Civil or Mechanical engineering, the candidate can give the GATE examination to pursue M.Tech, a post-graduation program.

Employment Areas
You are eligible for jobs in private, government and public sector industries.

Careers Related to the Field

With a B.Tech degree in the field, a person can take up one of the following career paths:

? Planning Engineer

? Construction Manager

? Site Engineer

? Project Engineer

? Quality Control Engineer

? Teaching

? Research

Salary Range
The average salary of a Construction Manager is Rs. 15,00,000 per annum.

Top Colleges

Top Engineering colleges for this course in India are:

? Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay

? Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi

? Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee

? Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur

? Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur

? Indian Institute of Technology (Iitm), Madras

? Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati

? Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad

? Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani

? National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli

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Are you able to multi-task? Can you switch between supervising and collaborating with various specialized and skilled people? Do you like to get your hands dirty?

Great, then it is a match! Here?s how you can become a construction manager.

Construction managers coordinate and supervise a wide variety of projects, including the building of all types of residential, commercial, and industrial structures, roads, bridges, schools, and hospitals. They understand construction methods and technologies, and are able to interpret contracts and technical drawings.

The role of a construction manager encompasses:

? Preparing and negotiating cost estimates, budgets and work schedules.

? Organizing and coordinating all design and construction processes.

? Discussing and explaining contracts and technical information to workers.

? Responding to work delays and other problems and emergencies.

? Selecting, hiring and instructing workers.

? Reporting on work progress and budget matters to the respective clients.

? Making sure jobs are completed on time and within budget.

? Collaborating with architects and engineers.

? Instructing and supervising construction personnel and activities onsite.

? Making sure jobs are completed on time and within budget.

? Complying with legal requirements, building and safety codes and other regulations.

Eligibility Criteria and Higher Studies

Candidates applying for this course are required to have acquired 10+2 equivalent qualifications with a minimum aggregate score of 45%. Candidates who have completed a diploma in civil engineering are also eligible to apply for this course through lateral entry. Along with these requirements, candidates are also needed to appear for entrance examinations to get admitted into this course. These examinations are generally conducted at the level of the institute.

Curriculum and Core Subjects

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Tech) in Construction Engineering and Management is a 4-year program comprising a total of 8 semesters.

Semester I

Engineering Mathematics ? I Engineering Sciences Course
Engineering Physics / Engineering Chemistry Engineering Sciences Course
Engineering Graphics Engineering Sciences Course
Computer Programming Engineering Sciences Course

Semester II

Engineering Mathematics-II Engineering Sciences Course
Engineering Physics / Engineering Chemistry Engineering Sciences Course
Basic Electrical Technology Engineering Sciences Course
Engineering Mechanics Engineering Sciences Course

Semester III

Mechanics of Solids Core course
Mechanics of Fluids Core course
Construction Techniques, Equipment and Practices Core course
Environmental Engineering Core course
Transportation Engineering ? I Core course

Semester IV

Strength of Materials Core course
Mechanics of Soils Core course
Design of Concrete Structures - I Core course
Hydraulic Engineering Core course
Irrigation Engineering Core course

Semester V

Structural Analysis ? I Core course
Design of Steel Structures ? I Core course
Foundation Engineering Core course
Environmental Science and Engineering Core course
Design of Concrete Structures - II Elective courses
Elective-I Elective courses

Semester VI

Structural Analysis ? II Core course
Design of Steel Structures ? II Core course
Estimation and Quantity Surveying Core course
Elective ? II Elective courses
Elective-III Elective courses

Semester VII

Basics of Dynamics and Aseismic Design of Structures Core course
Elective ? IV Elective courses
Elective ? V Elective courses
Elective-VI Elective courses

Semester VIII

Construction Management Core course
Elective-VII Elective courses

Advance Courses

On completing B.Tech with a minimum 50% marks in Civil or Mechanical engineering, the candidate can give the GATE examination to pursue M.Tech, a post-graduation program.

Employment Areas
You are eligible for jobs in private, government and public sector industries.

Careers Related to the Field

With a B.Tech degree in the field, a person can take up one of the following career paths:

? Planning Engineer

? Construction Manager

? Site Engineer

? Project Engineer

? Quality Control Engineer

? Teaching

? Research

Salary Range
The average salary of a Construction Manager is Rs. 15,00,000 per annum.

Top Colleges

Top Engineering colleges for this course in India are:

? Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay

? Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi

? Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee

? Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur

? Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur

? Indian Institute of Technology (Iitm), Madras

? Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati

? Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad

? Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani

? National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli

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