Study Field Management
Major in Construction Management with an Emphasis in Field ManagementManage personnel, materials, and equipment on a job site.
Our students develop the skills needed to keep close contact with clients throughout the project's life cycle. Learn how to effectively answer questions or concerns about the projet's progress.
Through course lessons, our field management majors learn to be budget-conscious. They identify opportunities to save money by reducing wasteful practices or increasing efficiency.
Regular visits to construction sites to familiarize students with on-site operations, safety protocols, and the practical aspects of field management.
Operate construction equipment, and gain a practical understanding of the machinery used on construction sites as well as the importance of proper equipment management.
Simulate regulatory inspections and audits to understand compliance requirements, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions in a controlled environment.
What is a construction field manager?
Field managers play a vital role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of a construction project. They ensure a project is completed on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction. The duties of a field manager include:
- Coordinating work with subcontractors
- Verifying quality control
- Resolving conflicts
- Communicating with customers, engineers, and other stakeholders
The median salary of a construction manager is $98,890.
Pittsburg State graduates find field management jobs in:
- Residential Building: Oversee the construction of residential buildings by coordinating subcontractors, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
- Utility Systems: Manage the installation and maintenance of water, sewer, and electrical systems, and manage field operations to ensure efficient and reliable utility services.
- Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction: Supervise on-site activities, coordinating construction crews, and ensuring adherence to project specifications and timelines.
- Oil and Gas Extraction: Manage on-site operations, including drilling, extraction, and transportation, while emphasizing safety protocols and compliance with environmental regulations.
- Metal Ore Mining: Oversee mining activities, coordinate equipment deployment, and implement safety measures to ensure efficient and responsible mining practices.
- Industrial Building: Lead on-site teams, manage construction schedules, and coordinate with architects and engineers to ensure the successful and timely completion of industrial facilities.
Classroom topics in the Field Management emphasis:
- Welding Processes and Procedures: Explore various welding techniques, safety procedures, and quality control measures to equip field management majors with a comprehensive understanding of welding practices in construction projects.
- Industrial Supervision: Delve into the principles of effective industrial supervision, covering topics such as team leadership, resource management, and safety oversight to prepare field management majors for supervisory roles in construction settings.
- Construction Surveying: Provide in-depth knowledge of construction surveying techniques, tools, and technologies, enabling field management majors to proficiently utilize surveying data for accurate project layout and on-site decision-making.
- Leadership in the Workplace: Foster leadership skills specific to the construction industry, emphasizing effective communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making to prepare field management majors for leadership roles on construction sites.
Combining both lab and field activities, this program gives students a hands-on approach to worksite project management.
Additional information
Construction Management - Field Management Degree Map download