Book description
The must-have guide for anyone considering a career in construction management
Becoming a Construction Manager explains everything a person
needs to know to become a Construction Manager-from formal education
to getting their first job. This practical guide is packed with useful
information for anyone considering or beginning a career in
construction management, as well as professional construction managers
seeking to work in a specific area. From schedule and cost management
to sustainability and technology implementation, all of the important
career choices are explained by successful construction managers at
top international firms.
- The only guide available on careers in this fast-growing field
- Offers practical guidance in a concise, easy-to-use format,
illustrated throughout
- In-depth profiles with construction managers of varying
specialties give students and new architects an inside view of the
real-world, day-to-day experiences of a working builder
- Includes interviewing tips and up to date information on where
the jobs are in the field, along with an extensive resource
section on professional organizations and educational opportunities
- Introduction by Bruce D'Agostino, President and CEO of the
Construction Management Association of America
Providing an overview of the profession, educational requirements,
specialties, and the job search, this is a one-stop resource that
supplies the inside track on this rapidly growing profession.
John J. McKeon is Vice President of Communications
for the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), the
premier professional organization promoting leadership,
professionalism, and excellence in the management of construction
projects and programs throughout the world.
