Construction Engineering & Management

Prepare to lead construction projects from concept to completion by combining engineering knowledge, project management, scheduling, estimating, safety, and leadership for the built environment.

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Program Overview

Lead Projects That Shape the Built Environment

Construction Engineering & Management connects engineering, construction methods, business, and leadership to prepare professionals who can plan, coordinate, and deliver complex construction projects. Students learn how construction projects move from design and planning into budgeting, scheduling, field coordination, and completion.

At Texas Tech, students build skills in construction project delivery, estimating, scheduling, contracts, safety, communication, and team leadership. The program supports students and working professionals who want to grow into management and leadership roles in the construction industry.

What You'll Explore

Manage Construction From Planning to Completion

Construction Project Delivery

Learn how construction projects are planned, coordinated, and delivered while balancing scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and project requirements.

Estimating, Scheduling & Controls

Study the tools and processes used to estimate project costs, build schedules, monitor progress, manage resources, and support successful project outcomes.

Leadership, Safety & Industry Practice

Explore the communication, safety, management, and decision-making skills needed to lead teams and solve problems in construction environments.

Student Experience

Build Practical Skills for Construction Leadership

Applied Project Learning

Develop technical, management, and communication skills through coursework connected to real construction challenges, project constraints, and industry expectations.

Faculty Mentorship

Learn from faculty in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering whose teaching and expertise support construction, infrastructure, project delivery, and engineering practice.

Career Preparation

Prepare for careers such as construction project engineer, construction engineer, construction superintendent, construction manager, LEED engineer, and other leadership roles in the construction industry.

Department

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