About Construction Management

The Construction Management, as a part of the School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management (SECCM), contributes to the accomplishment of the following SECCM mission:

Deliver the highest quality undergraduate professional educational experience enabling our graduates to excel in the practice of their professional discipline or the pursuit of an advanced degree.

SECCM Goals

Goals for the Construction Management program are set at the School level as listed below:

• Deliver educational programs that are nationally accredited, continuously assessed and improved, and inspire excellence in students, faculty and staff
• Maintain an atmosphere that enhances education through student-oriented learning, effective content, pedagogy and mentorship
• Develop students who take responsibility for their education, embrace professional development and develop a global perspective on their profession
• Develop a committed and diverse faculty who understand and apply current and future trends in their disciplines
• Maintain a work environment in which staff and faculty take initiative and receive recognition for their achievements
• Support the goals and objectives of Roger Williams University

Program Mission

Advance the body of construction knowledge through instruction, research and service, and through resourceful graduates who possess the moral foundation and technical skills to lead the profession.

Program Objectives:

Faculty and Staff:
Recruit and retain exceptional and diverse faculty and staff to support program, school, and university objectives.

Educational:
Graduate students who:

• Demonstrate exemplary cutting edge technical knowledge and skills.
• Value the concept of life-long learning and continue to grow intellectually while keeping informed of new concepts and developments in the construction process.
• Are recognized as regional, national, and international construction industry leaders.
• Always display the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Service:
Advance the construction management profession by becoming actively involved in professional associations and societies, serving in professional and community volunteer positions, and acting as a role model for future generations of constructors.

Alumni:
Grow and maintain an engaged network of alumni to support and advance program mission and goals.

Students:
Recruit and retain a committed, qualified, passionate and diverse body of students.

Culture:
Embrace a culture of professionalism, innovation, collaboration, and tolerance.

Branding:
Maintain a reputation within the local, national and international communities as a leading academic provider of construction education.

Facilities and Resources:
Maintain convenient, well equipped, and state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support learning and research.

ACCE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Create written communications appropriate to the construction discipline.
2. Create oral presentations appropriate to the construction discipline.
3. Create a construction project safety plan.
4. Create construction project cost estimates.
5. Create construction project schedules.
6. Analyze professional decisions based on ethical principles.
7. Analyze construction documents for planning and management of construction processes.
8. Analyze methods, materials, and equipment used to construct projects.
9. Apply construction management skills as a member of a multi- disciplinary team.
10. Apply electronic-based technology to manage the construction process.
11. Apply basic surveying techniques for construction layout and control.
12. Understand different methods of project delivery and the roles and responsibilities of all constituencies involved in the design and construction process.
13. Understand construction risk management.
14. Understand construction accounting and cost control.
15. Understand construction quality assurance and control.
16. Understand construction project control processes.
17. Understand the legal implications of contract, common, and regulatory law to manage a construction project.
18. Understand the basic principles of sustainable construction.
19. Understand the basic principles of structural behavior.
20. Understand the basic principles of mechanical, electrical and piping systems.

Learn more about the Construction Management Major and Minor.

View the most recent assessment plan of the Construction Management (CM) Program at RWU. This plan discusses all program assessment measures, metrics and targets in order to ensure a thorough annual assessment of all CM program learning outcomes (PLO) and CM program objectives in an effort to sustain the continuous improvement of our program.

Please refer to the below Program Coordinator's Annual Report (2019-2020 Program Assessment Report). This report includes:

• Executive Summary
• Introduction
• Analysis of Evaluation Instrument Data
• Program Assessment
• Assessment of Previously Implemented Program Changes
• Discussion of Recommended Program Changes

Previous Program Coordinator’s Annual Reports:

• 2021-2022 CM Program Assessment Report
• 2020-2021 CM Program Assessment Report
• 2019-2020 CM Program Assessment Report
• 2018-2019 CM Program Assessment Report
• 2015-2016 CM Program Assessment Report
• 2014-2015 CM Program Assessment Report
• 2013-2014 CM Program Assessment Report
• 2012-2013 CM Program Assessment Report
• 2011-2012 CM Program Assessment Report
• 2010-2011 CM Program Assessment Report
• 2009-2010 CM Program Assessment Report
• 2008-2009 CM Program Assessment Report

• Student Employment Numbers 2023
• Student Employment Numbers 2022
• Student Employment Numbers 2021
• Student Employment Numbers 2020
• Student Employment Numbers 2016
• Student Employment Numbers 2015
• Student Employment Numbers 2014
• Student Awards
• 
Student Scholarships

Learn more about Roger Williams University’s admission requirements.

Program Track

Curricular Outline

Strategic Plan

What is the placement rate for the Construction Management graduates?

95-100%

What is the starting salary of a Construction Management graduate?

$70,000 Median

What kind of clubs or student organizations does the Construction Management program offer?

Women in Construction (WIC), United States Green Building Council (USGBC), Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Residential Construction (NAHB)

Can I graduate from the program in four years?

Yes, if you do not drop or fail any courses

Are there study abroad opportunities?

Yes, we have many opportunities in England, Scotland, Italy, and Australia to name a few

What laptop or tablet do I need for the CM program?

You must have a PC with a Windows operating system and the following minimum specifications. Apple or Chromebooks are strongly not recommended.

• 12.3” Display minimum
• 16GB Ram
• 1 TB SSD Memory
• Core i7 Intel 10th generation CPU or equivalent
• Microsoft Surface Pro 8 or Surface Laptop 4 meets all of the requirements of the program

There are a wide range of scholarships available for our CM students from various organizations. Contact Dr. Amine Ghanem (aghanem@rwu.edu) for more information. Also visit the Scholarships page of RWU for a wider list of opportunities for RWU students.

1. CMPAB: Established by the Construction Management Professional Advisory Board to support students enrolled in the Construction Management program. Awarded annually to student(s) enrolled full time and majoring in Construction Management with a sophomore, junior or senior class standing, good academic standing, and in financial need. (Application will be sent by email to eligible students)
     
2. CMAA: The Construction Management Association of America – New England (CMAA-NE) is the local chapter of the national CMAA.  Each year, CMAA-NE selects a limited number of student applicants to receive scholarships to help defray the costs of pursuing a degree in Construction Management (CM) or a closely related degree program.  The amounts of the scholarships vary from year to year, but typically average $4,000. (Application will be sent by email to eligible students)
    
3. RCA: Every year the Retail Contractors Association (RCA) awards multiple scholarships to America’s top students at universities throughout the United States in the Construction Management and Construction Sciences major programs. Students from the CM program at RWU have been awarded this prestigious scholarship many times in the past to include Troy Dahlgren 11’; Abigail Soper 12’; Steven Pulver 15’ and Josh Snarski 16’. The eligibility requirements to apply for this scholarship are a student must be a full-time undergraduate student of Construction Science, Construction Management, Building Construction, Construction Technology, or similar academic discipline at an accredited university or college; a US citizen; have demonstrated a declared interest in pursuing a career in commercial construction following graduation; and be in good academic standing (standing is defined as a 3.25 GPA in the major & a 3.0 GPA overall). Learn more about the RCA scholarship. 
    
4. AGC student scholarship: The AGC Education and Research Foundation offers undergraduate and graduate level scholarships to students enrolled in ABET or ACCE accredited construction management or construction related engineering programs. Students are eligible for $2,500 scholarships, renewable for up to three years.  Students must be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year (or the final year of a five-year program) in the fall in order to apply.  Graduate students are eligible for $3,750 annually for up to two years.  (Application will be sent by email to eligible students)
    
5. AGC student paper competition: The James L. Allhands Essay was established by the late James L. Allhands, one of the founding members of AGC and a prolific writer of construction related works. The award recognizes a student essay on a specific topic that is deemed to be beneficial to the advancement of technological, educational, or vocational expertise in the construction industry. The competition is open to any senior–level student in a four or five–year ABET or ACCE–accredited university construction management or construction–related engineering program. The First Place essay author receives $1,000. His/her faculty sponsor receives $500. Both the recipient and sponsor are invited as guests of the Foundation to the AGC Annual Convention in March.  (Application will be sent by email to eligible students)
    

6. NAC: The National Academy of Construction Scholarship. This scholarship was established by members of the National Academy of Construction (NAC) to provide funding for undergraduate and/or graduate students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in construction or a closely related field, and who intend to pursue a career in the construction industry. NAC’s mission is to recognize and honor individuals from all disciplines in the industry for their distinguished contributions to the industry and to share this reservoir of expertise as a service to the nation, including service contributions. NAC is one of the nation’s esteemed construction industry institutions characterized by its extensive and diverse expertise, proven leadership, trusted judgment, and commitment to diversity and inclusiveness in the construction industry. The intent of this scholarship is to provide support for deserving students who are pursuing careers in the construction industry, thus giving back to the profession some of the benefits that its members have received. Only one applicant is permitted from each university. If more than one applicant is received from a university, the university will be notified and asked to choose one.  The application portal opens on February 1, 2025, and closes on March 31, 2025

    

7. National Housing Endowment: Building homes for the nation is too important a priority to neglect the education, training and research that will be needed to support the residential construction industry. The National Housing Endowment is answering the call by continuing to find avenues to educate students on the many opportunities a career in construction offers. Students can apply at Student Scholarships - National Housing Endowment.
    
8.  Lee S. Evans/National Housing Endowment Scholarship: Mr. Evans, an educator and consultant, has taught thousands of builders how to better manage their businesses. The Evans' endowed gift, along with the generous contributions of many of Mr. Evans' friends, colleagues and former students, created the scholarship fund to assist in addressing the pressing need for educating and training construction managers in the residential building industry.
    
9. Professional Women in Building/National Housing Endowment Scholarships: The scholarship and grant fund encourages individuals to further their education and training in housing industry related programs. Three PWB/NHE scholarships and grants are currently available to qualified applicants. Applications closed March 7, 2025. 
    
10. National Housing Endowment/EOC Student Scholarship: The National Housing Endowment/EOC Student Scholarship (formerly the Bill Carr Scholarship) is awarded to children of Executive Officers in pursuit of a college degree. Funding is through Executive Officer contributions and interest accrued by the Endowment. The scholarship program is managed by the National Housing Endowment/EOC Student Scholarship Subcommittee. To date, more than 250 students have received funds totaling more than $330,000. The online application for the 2024/2025 school year will be available here in mid-February.
     
11. Challenge/Build/Grow Grant Initiative: The National Housing Endowment has created the Challenge/Build/Grow Grant Initiative for NAHB state and local associations. The Endowment is offering eligible applicants up to $5,000 in matching challenge grant funds for programs and projects addressing NAHB’s highest priority areas, including education and worker training — with a focus on building innovations and growing the future workforce. The National Housing Endowment wants to challenge the building industry to help build and grow new state and local partnerships and opportunities.
     
12. Homebuilding Education Leadership Program (HELP) Grant: For more than a decade, the HELP initiative has awarded annual grants to leading colleges and universities to help them create, expand or enhance residential construction management programs. Through a competitive application process, recipient institutions can receive a grant of up to $100,000 over a three-to-five year time period.
     
13. Granger MacDonald/Doug Wistner Scholarship Fund: The Granger MacDonald/Doug Wistner Scholarship Fund was established in honor and loving memory of NAHB 2017 Chairman Granger MacDonald and Doug Wistner, husband and son of Kathy MacDonald respectively. This award will go to support students pursuing education opportunities in residential construction trades and management.
     
14. Roger Glunt/HELP Student Scholarship Fund: This scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a construction management program receiving Homebuilding Education Leadership Program (HELP) funding in the current calendar year. To learn if your school is receiving funding, please contact ksimmons@nahb.org.
     

15. NHE NAHB Remodelers Leadership Program: The National Association of Home Builders Remodeler Leadership Grant aims to provide exposure to NAHB leadership meetings to foster future leaders to represent the needs of the residential remodeling industry. Whether you are a current or past local leader, if you have an interest in serving at the national leadership level, the NAHBR Leadership Grant fund can help you make the connections you need to make an impact. 

    Grant recipients will receive financial support to help defray costs associated with member travel expenses to NAHB’s Spring Leadership Meeting, June 10-13 in Washington, D.C. Additionally, they will receive access to numerous networking events with leadership development opportunities for remodelers. Applications closed March 7, 2025.  

16. Associates Leadership Grant: The Associates Leadership Grant develops active Associate leaders through mentoring, participation at national meetings and education about NAHB’s programs and services to help Associates get the most out of their membership while cultivating future leaders. The grant provides financial assistance to a few Associate members each year to help defray the cost of attending NAHB’s board meetings. Applications are open through March 7, 2025. 
     
17. American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE): The American Society of Professional Estimators Foundation, Inc. invites eligible candidates to apply. Scholarships are awarded annually to deserving students pursuing a career within the construction industry. 
    
    Eligibility: 
    1. Applicants must be currently enrolled as full time students
    2. Applicants must major or minor in a construction related field
    3. Applicant must be a college sophomore, junior or first semester senior this coming fall
    4. Applicants must have a current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale)
    5. Applicants shall have no relationship with any member of the Scholarship Committee 
        
18. CMAA Foundation Scholarship Program: Providing financial assistance through scholarships to students pursuing post-secondary education in construction management was one of the original purposes for establishing the CMAA Foundation in 1995. Scholarships represent a tangible demonstration of the association’s commitment to the future. 
     
19. Erica Lynn First Generation Scholarship: The Erica Lynn Scholarship provides scholarships to first-generation students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in construction management, construction engineering, or civil engineering with an emphasis in construction management. Any student pursuing a post-secondary education that is intended to lead to a career in construction management, and meets other baseline criteria, is eligible to apply. Students must be enrolled at institutions, based in the U.S., that are accredited by a U.S. regional accrediting agency. Scholarships are awarded annually, and recipients may reapply for one additional year. All applications and supporting materials must be submitted directly to the CMAA Foundation via the CMAA website. All materials, including letters of recommendation and transcripts are due by 11:59 p.m. EDT April 30, 2025.
     
20. Francis M. Keville Scholarship: The Francis M. Keville Scholarship was established in 2009 by Christine Keville, FCMAA, through her firm, Keville Enterprises, Inc. It was created in honor of her late father, Frank Keville, who worked for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority,  where he eventually became the director of construction and responsible for over $3 billion in projects.
    
    Administered by the CMAA Foundation, The Francis M. Keville Scholarship honors Frank’s lifelong commitment to learning and opportunity, and reflects his values as a leader and a consummate professional. The father of three girls, Frank brought his work home, not only to study it, but also to share it with his children. This is why the scholarship is awarded each year to a female student pursuing a degree in construction management or a related discipline, who has a record of leadership and engagement both on- and off-campus, and who is planning a career in the field. All applications and supporting materials must be submitted directly to the CMAA Foundation via the CMAA website. All materials, including letters of recommendation and transcripts are due by 11:59 p.m. EDT June 30, 2025. 
     
21. The Moles Scholarship: Since 1956, The Moles have been passionate about encouraging future generations to enter the heavy construction industry. With your help, and that of your colleagues, we hope to forge a strong relationship that not only supports RWU’s Civil Engineering Specialization and Construction Management programs, but aids our outreach to encourage students to pursue satisfying careers in heavy construction. One of the primary ways The Moles have fostered this interest is to offer annual scholarships at our participating colleges and universities, recognizing a student(s) who shows clear promise in pursuing a career in heavy construction, as evidenced by completing an internship(s) or co-op with an industry-related firm; attending Moles Students’ Day; academic achievement; and participation in industry-related clubs. the following criteria will be taken under consideration when selecting a Scholarship Recipient: 
    1. The recipient(s) must be a sophomore or junior enrolled in either RWU’s engineering program with a civil engineering specialization or its construction management program. 
    2. The recipient must be a United States citizen. 

    3. The recipient should have a professional goal of achieving a career in the heavy construction industry 

       (Application will be sent by email to eligible students)