A GROWING CAREER


Get the skills you need to move up to construction management.

The need for construction managers is increasing, and here in the rapidly growing Lowcountry, construction jobs are always in demand.

The S.C. annual mean wage for construction occupations is $44,460. Pay increases substantially with skills and experience. For example, the median annual wage for first-line construction supervisors is $66,160. Construction managers earn around $97,680, according to 2021 reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Program

The  Construction Management Certificate covers all phases of management from site layout to finishing construction. Topics include bidding, contracts, specifications, estimating, print reading, and building codes.

TCL’s hands-on program emphasizes environmental resistant construction codes, giving you the skills you need now and for years to come. “Green” building techniques are highlighted, as outlined by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles.

TCL’s 22-credit-hour certificate program can be completed in as little as two semesters, or choose to take a course as it fits into your already busy schedule. Evening classes are offered.

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    IN-DEMAND

    Here in the rapidly growing Lowcountry, construction jobs are always in demand.

    HANDS-ON

    Learn by actually practicing the skills you’ll need on the job.

    A GREAT CAREER

    The S.C. annual mean wage for construction occupations is $44,460. Pay increases substantially with skills and experience

    ACCREDITATION


    Technical College of the Lowcountry is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Technical College of the Lowcountry may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). 

    PROGRAM COST


    Tuition: 22 credits x $214 per credit = $4,708.

    Remember, this is before S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance and other financial aid, which could drop your costs by more than half. In fact, after financial aid, many students attend for free. See more about paying for TCL.

    *Based on Fall 2022 in-state, in-service-area tuition. Your actual cost may differ. Does not include fees, books and other costs. Qualifications vary.

    WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING


    “At TCL, our focus green building benefits the students and the entire community.”

    Tim Newsome

    Building Instructor

    FAQS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    Is this program for you?

    The program is a great fit for those who:

    • Have strong math, business, and analytical skills.
    • Like hands-on projects.
    • Enjoy working independently and in teams.

    Program Dean


    Karen Smith

    Dean, Business & Industrial Technologies

    843-525-8323

    Beaufort Mather Campus, Bldg. 14, Rm. 118

    Instructors


    Timothy Newsome

    Building Construction Instructor

    843-525-8290

    Beaufort Mather Campus, Bldg. 16, Rm. 121