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Construction Engineering Technology is a three-year advance diploma for students interested in overseeing the construction of residential, industrial and commercial projects. Students will learn to estimate project costs, develop a construction plan, schedule projects, and perform on-site inspections using the latest technology. Graduates will be prepared for their career by learning soft skills required to be an effective leader.

Learning Outcomes

develop and use strategies to enhance professional growth and ongoing learning in the construction engineering field.

comply with workplace health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations.

complete duties and assist in monitoring that work is performed in compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes and ethical practices in the construction engineering field.

promote and carry out sustainability practices* in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements.

facilitate the collaboration and interaction among project stakeholders* to support construction engineering projects*.

collect, process, analyze and coordinate technical data to produce written and graphical project-related documents.

coordinate and facilitate the collecting, processing, interpreting and application of survey/geomatics and layout information* to implement construction projects*.

select and use industry-specific electronic and digital technologies to support the design and construction of projects.

analyze and solve technical problems related to the design and implementation of construction projects* by applying engineering concepts, technical mathematics* and building science*.

schedule, coordinate and monitor the progression of construction projects* by applying principles of construction project management.

prepare estimates of time, cost, quality and quantity, tenders and bids.

perform, coordinate and facilitate quality control* testing and monitoring of equipment, materials and methods involved in the implementation and completion of construction projects*.

apply teamwork, leadership, supervision and interpersonal skills when working individually or within multidisciplinary teams to complete work on construction projects*.

Career Information

Graduates of Fanshawes Construction Engineering Technology - Management program will find employment with developers, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, consulting firms, and government organizations in roles such as:

estimators

quantity surveyors

field coordinators

project coordinators

project managers

project superintendents

cost consultants

contract administrator

technical sales representative

construction managers

schedulers

general contractors

subcontractors

developers

Some graduates choose to start their own contracting or consulting firm, or to assume ownership of an existing company.

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawes Construction Engineering Technology - Management program:

Project Manager

Work with a Project Owner, Subcontractors, and Company Senior Management to award contracts, establish budgets, prepare forecasts and monthly reports, procure materials, and monitor and control the financial aspects of a construction project.

Project Superintendent

Work with a Project Owner, Subcontractors, and Company Senior Management to manage, monitor, and control, the on-site execution of the work, safety, labour resources, direct costs and general expenses, schedule, and quality.