Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Florida

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management at the University of Florida prepares students for careers in planning, coordinating, and supervising construction projects, combining technical knowledge with management, business, communication, and interpersonal skills. Students study construction materials, mechanics, drawing, construction techniques, estimating, planning, safety, finance, project management, and building systems, making the program suitable for students interested in the management and delivery of construction projects.

Curriculum Structure:

Year 1: Students begin with the fundamentals of the built environment and supporting sciences through BCN 1210 Construction Materials, BCN 1001 Introduction to Construction Management, PHY 2053 Physics 1, and STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1. They also develop communication and business foundations through ENC 1101 Expository and Argumentative Writing, ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion, and ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics.

Year 2: The second year introduces practical construction representation and technical analysis through BCN 1251C Construction Drawing and BCN 2405C Construction Mechanics, alongside MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus 1. Students also build their professional foundation through ACG 2021 Introduction to Financial Accounting, BUL 4310 The Legal Environment of Business, and ENC 2256 Writing in the Disciplines.

Year 3: Students move into professional construction management with BCN 3027C Principles of Construction Management, BCN 3224C Construction Techniques, and BCN 3255C Graphic Communication in Construction. They then develop technical and management expertise through BCN 3611C Construction Estimating 1, BCN 3431C Structures, BCN 3223C Soils and Concrete, and BCN 3730 Construction Safety, Health, and Environment.

Year 4: The final year concentrates on project delivery, commercial management, and integrated construction practice through BCN 4612C Construction Estimating 2, BCN 4720 Construction Planning and Control, BCN 4709C Construction Project Management, and BCN 4753 Construction Finance. Students complete BCN 4787C Construction Capstone Project, bringing together estimating, scheduling, contracting, design coordination, and project administration in a simulated construction project.

Focus Areas: Construction management, construction techniques, construction estimating, project planning and control, construction finance, construction safety and health, mechanical and electrical systems, graphic communication, structures, soils and concrete, and building information modeling; students may also choose a Residential Option or electives such as BCN 4252 Introduction to Building Information Modeling, BCN 4594 Building Energy Modeling, BCN 4723 Design-Build Delivery Methods, REE 3043 Real Estate Analysis, and URP 4000 Urban & Regional Planning.

Learning Outcomes: Technical construction knowledge, construction planning and coordination, estimating and cost management, project management, construction safety, graphic communication, business and financial understanding, professional communication, problem solving, and the ability to plan, direct, and coordinate construction and maintenance activities.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation): ACCE accreditation — the M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management has been accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), with the school documenting its accreditation history beginning in 1976.

Reputation (Employability/Official Statistics): Employment outcomes: UF's Rinker School reports Spring 2026 undergraduate graduate-survey data in which 44% of respondents reported Project Engineer as their job title, followed by 17% Field Engineer, 8% Assistant Project Manager, 8% Estimator, and 6% Assistant Superintendent. The same survey reported an average starting salary of $79,900 per year and an average signing bonus of $2,400; these figures are based on 36 respondents out of 60 surveys sent, so they should be viewed as survey results rather than outcomes for every graduate.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students in the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management at the University of Florida gain practical experience through in-class laboratories, construction activities, professional internships, BIM-focused competitions, and access to specialized construction research facilities. The M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management is housed in Rinker Hall, while the Charles R. Perry Construction Yard provides a dedicated setting for hands-on learning involving construction crafts and trades; students also have access to modern digital construction tools such as Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, Timberline, and Primavera Project Planner/Contract Manager.

Practical opportunities and facilities include:

Charles R. Perry Construction Yard: Students receive hands-on experience through in-class labs at the Perry Construction Yard, where the School's Crafts Awareness Program introduces students to construction trades and practical building activities.
Construction laboratories: The School's practical curriculum includes laboratory-based learning connected to courses such as Construction Estimating I, Construction Techniques, Construction Project Management, Construction Planning and Control, and Construction Capstone Project.
BIM and digital construction: Students can develop experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) through dedicated coursework and the Rinker undergraduate BIM Competition Team, which works on real-world BIM problems using BIM tools during an intensive competition.
Industry software: The School's published computer requirements identify Autodesk Revit and Navisworks, Timberline, and Primavera Project Planner/Contract Manager as software used within the Construction Management program.
BIM competition: The Rinker Undergraduate BIM Competition Team consists of undergraduate students who train for five months before solving a BIM-centered problem in a day-long challenge, providing experience with real-world construction problems and opportunities to network with companies and other universities.
Construction internships: The School offers undergraduate students three-month summer internships, three-month certified summer internships, and eight-month certified internships. The program connects students with construction companies and provides exposure to areas including office operations, field operations, and project management.
Career and employer engagement: The Rinker School supports practical industry exposure through career fairs, on-campus interviews, employer information sessions, job postings, and its resume yearbook, which is distributed to recruiters attending the career fair.
Construction research facilities: Students interested in research can engage with the School's specialized research environment, including the Center for Advanced Construction Information Modeling (CACIM) and laboratories such as the Smart Construction Informatics Lab, Collaborative Project Delivery Lab, Human-Centered Technology in Construction Lab, Construction Automation & Safety Lab, and Smart Industrialized Design & Construction Lab.
Human-Centered Technology in Construction Lab: The HCTC Lab conducts experimental research involving human-computer/robot systems, virtual/augmented/mixed reality, construction safety, drones, and technology-supported construction education, and explicitly invites motivated students to join its research group.
Rinker Hall: The School's 50,000-square-foot Rinker Hall provides the primary academic setting for Construction Management and is a LEED Gold-certified facility.
Collaborative and project-based learning: The curriculum includes a dedicated Construction Capstone Project, while courses such as Construction Project Management and Construction Planning and Control provide opportunities to apply construction-management principles to project-based work.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management at the University of Florida prepares graduates for professional roles across construction, project management, estimating, scheduling, and related areas of the built environment. Students gain industry-oriented experience through construction management coursework, professional development, internships, and connections with construction companies and industry organizations, creating a foundation for progression into management and leadership positions.

Typical career roles: Construction Manager, Project Manager, Construction Estimator, Project Scheduler.

Career development and progression opportunities include:

Career support: UF Career Connections Center provides career coaching, career fairs, employer events, job and internship resources, resume support, and interview preparation to help students transition from university into professional employment.
Industry engagement: The M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management maintains strong connections with construction professionals and industry organizations, giving students opportunities to interact with employers through career fairs, guest speakers, networking events, internships, and professional organizations.
Internships: The program incorporates construction internships as an important component of professional preparation, allowing students to gain experience in construction operations and apply classroom knowledge in industry settings.
Employment outcomes: UF's official career and outcomes resources provide graduate employment and salary information through its post-graduation outcomes reporting; specific salary figures vary by graduating cohort and employment position and should be checked against the latest UF-published outcomes rather than treated as a fixed program salary.
Industry connections: Rinker School students can engage with organizations and employers through the school's extensive Construction Industry Advisory Council, which connects academic programs with construction-industry professionals.
Professional organizations: Students can develop industry networks through organizations associated with the school, including the Associated Builders and Contractors, Associated General Contractors, Construction Management Association of America, and Design-Build Institute of America.
Accreditation value: The program's construction-management education is supported by industry-recognized accreditation through ACCE, providing an additional professional quality benchmark for graduates entering construction management careers.
Graduation outcomes: Graduates can move directly into construction-industry positions or use the bachelor's degree as preparation for graduate-level study in construction management, construction engineering, real estate, business, or related fields.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the B.S. in Construction Management, students can continue into graduate study at the University of Florida or another institution in areas such as construction management, construction engineering, real estate, business administration, or related built-environment disciplines. The Rinker School also offers graduate education in construction management, allowing students to build advanced expertise for specialized technical, managerial, research, or academic career paths.