Fundamentals of Construction Management

C&EE X 407.1

Learn the basic principles and responsibilities of the construction management team and general contractor for commercial, civil and residential construction projects.    

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Online
Remote
In-Person
Starting at $999.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Define roles and responsibilities of the project management team
  • Identify how the teams’ roles change with each phase of the build
  • Compare project delivery methods
  • Describe types of contracts, project administration, labor relations and safety
  • Perform general contractor duties including estimating, scheduling and cost control

About this course:

This course covers the basic principles and responsibilities in construction management, including interface requirements between real estate, leasing, legal, feasibility, finance, lending, marketing, accounting, and public agencies; defining and controlling the scope of a project; and functions of the construction manager: planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and managing the other team members. Other topics include management principles, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, design, safety, insurance, construction techniques, labor, and public relations.

Winter 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Monday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Salih Eroglu
395662
Fee:
$999.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Jan 7, 2024
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 7.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 06, 2023 to January 14, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to access course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jan 8, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 15, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 22, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 29, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 5, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 12, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 19, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 26, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 4, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 11, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 18, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Diego Ramirez
395368
Fee:
$999.00
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ENROLL BY: Jan 7, 2024
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 7.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 06, 2023 to January 14, 2024
Course Requirements
Book: Project Management in Construction by Sidney Levy
Internet access required to access course materials.

Spring 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Monday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 05, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Salih Eroglu
396833
Fee:
$999.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 7.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 05, 2024 to April 07, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to access course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Apr 1, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 8, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 15, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 22, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 29, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon May 6, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon May 13, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon May 20, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon May 27, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jun 3, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jun 10, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 05, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Diego Ramirez
396834
Fee:
$999.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 7.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 05, 2024 to April 07, 2024
Course Requirements
Book: Project Management in Construction by Sidney Levy
Internet access required to access course materials.
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 05, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Evan Nishizu
397114
Fee:
$999.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 05, 2024 to April 07, 2024
Course Requirements
Book: Project Management in Construction by Sidney Levy
Internet access required to access course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Apr 2, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2242
Lecture
Tue Apr 9, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2242
Lecture
Tue Apr 16, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2242
Lecture
Tue Apr 23, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2242
Lecture
Tue Apr 30, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2242
Lecture
Tue May 7, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2242
Lecture
Tue May 14, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2242
Lecture
Tue May 21, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2242
Lecture
Tue May 28, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2242
Lecture
Tue Jun 4, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2242
Lecture
Tue Jun 11, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2242
-
Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 05, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
397312
Fee:
$999.00
In-Personformat icon
Location: UCLA
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 05, 2024 to April 07, 2024
Course Requirements
Book: Project Management in Construction by Sidney Levy
Internet access required to access course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Apr 3, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Lecture
Wed Apr 10, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Lecture
Wed Apr 17, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Lecture
Wed Apr 24, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Lecture
Wed May 1, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Lecture
Wed May 8, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Lecture
Wed May 15, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Lecture
Wed May 22, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Lecture
Wed May 29, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Lecture
Wed Jun 5, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Lecture
Wed Jun 12, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA

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