Construction Management

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Program Location

Greeley Campus | Applied Technology and Trades Center | Room 224

Program Contacts

Department Chair
John Mangin | john.mangin@aims.edu | (970) 339-6413

Advisors and Faculty

John Mangin | john.mangin@aims.edu | (970) 339-6413

Phong Tram | phong.tram@aims.edu | (970) 339-6373

Degrees Offered

Building Construction Site Management (A.A.S. Degree - Two Years)

Note: Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor for current transfer options and requirements.

Certificates Offered

Basics of Carpentry (One Semester)

Basics of Construction Management (Two Semesters)

Basics of Construction Methods (Two Semesters)

Basic Structural Properties 

Carpentry (Two Semesters)

Carpentry: Carpentry Applications (One Semester)

Carpentry: Materials and Safety (One Semester)

Carpentry: Introduction to Carpentry (One Semester)

Carpentry: Renovation and Finishing (One Semester)

Construction Fundamentals (One Semester)

Green and Sustainable Building

Project Estimating 

Program Description

The A.A.S. degree in Construction Management Technology includes specific construction management courses alongside general education requirements. Students may choose to complete certificates, the full degree, or both.

Potential Opportunities

The Building Construction Site Management A.A.S. is the first of its kind in Colorado. It prepares students for a wide range of technical construction management roles such as project management, general contracting, on-site superintendent, estimating, materials testing, owner/architect’s representative, real estate development, technical sales, and financing. Graduates may enter the workforce or transfer to four-year programs.

Program Requirements

Students must complete Aims assessment exams in reading, writing, and math. If scores are below standard, advisors will recommend preparatory courses.

Proficiency in English composition is required before graduation, achieved through successful completion (“C” grade or better) of ENG 1021 (English Composition), ENG 1031 (Technical Writing), or qualifying test scores.

All prerequisite courses must be met before admission.

Course registration requires advisor approval; transfer credit evaluations require a meeting with a construction management advisor.

Essential Skills

Students should have manual dexterity, good eyesight, and the ability to perform manual operations, such as lifting and operating test equipment. Some courses may be suitable for physically impaired students; please contact a program advisor for accommodations.

Construction Trades Program

This program combines construction trades theory with hands-on skills through full-scale projects and modern tools, emphasizing Safe Work Practices. Flexible instructional delivery prepares students for employment and helps employers upgrade workforce skills.

Advisory Committee

Aaron Calhoon | Mortenson

Efrain Cano | Weld Employment Services

Derek Ingham | Mark Young Construction

Ryan Lauer | Front Range Roofing

Chad Rock (Chair) | UC Health | Poudre Valley Hospital

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