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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Starting at $999.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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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
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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
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ENROLL BY: Jan 7, 2024
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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.
Book: Construction Management Fundamentals (McGraw-Hill Series in Civil Engineering) 2nd Edition by Kraig Knutson, et. al.
©2008 McGraw Hill
ISBN 0073401048
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
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Mon Feb 19, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Feb 26, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Mar 4, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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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
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Diego Ramirez
395368
Fee:
$999.00
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ENROLL BY: Jan 7, 2024
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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
©2017 McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 1259859703
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
Updating...
See Details
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.
Book: Construction Management Fundamentals (McGraw-Hill Series in Civil Engineering) 2nd Edition by Kraig Knutson, et. al.
©2008 McGraw Hill
ISBN 0073401048
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
Updating...
See Details
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
©2017 McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 1259859703
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
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See Details
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
©2017 McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 1259859703
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
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Tue Apr 16, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2242
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Tue Apr 23, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2242
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Tue Apr 30, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2242
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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
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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
Updating...
See Details
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
©2017 McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 1259859703
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
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Wed Apr 24, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed May 1, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed May 8, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed May 15, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed May 22, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed May 29, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Jun 5, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Jun 12, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA

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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Construction Management
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Construction Management Core
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