Construction Management
10 courses · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
CMGT 110 Construction Plan Reading
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course is a practical study of the use and interpretation of construction plans. Students extract construction requirements from building plans and specifications to obtain information needed to install and direct construction, perform building inspections, prepare estimates, perform appraisals, and maintain buildings. This course introduces students to current construction practices, materials, terminology, project types, procurement methods, industry standards, contract documents, and career opportunities. This course is intended for students in Architecture, Construction Management, or Interior Design programs and others who are pursuing careers in these fields.
CMGT 115 Construction Methods
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course covers building practices, emphasizing essential methods and means of construction, along with the integration of plumbing and electrical systems in buildings. It covers key topics such as coordinating with other trades, understanding building codes, and navigating regulatory inspections. Students study various construction components and methods, including foundations, wood, steel, and concrete construction, as well as roofing, cladding, and interior work. The course also offers field experience for observing or participating in construction operations. It is designed for students pursuing careers in construction management or inspection programs.
CMGT 120 Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course is a practical study of the application and interpretation of the California Electrical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Mechanical Code, and their relation to other California building codes and their source model codes. This course is designed for students in Architecture, Construction Management, Interior Design, designers, inspectors, contractors, trades people and others interested in building codes.
CMGT 125 Building Codes and Zoning
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course provides students, design professionals, inspectors, appraisers, and construction trade persons with the skills to locate and apply California Building Code (CBC) and local zoning regulations. Emphasis is placed on building design, plan review, and fire and life safety issues. This course is intended for students in Architecture, Construction Management, Interior Design, and inspectors, plancheckers, contractors and others with an interest in the application of California Building Code provisions.
CMGT 130 Construction Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course is a practical study of construction project management. Emphasis is placed on Project Management Institute vocabulary and methodology. Topics include roles and responsibilities of the construction management team, contract terms and conditions within the context of project scope management, construction contracts management, project time management, project cost management, project quality management, project resource management, project communications management, project risk management, safety, and project procurement management while satisfying project deliverables. This course is designed for students in Architecture, Construction Management, superintendents, and others with an interest in project management.
CMGT 135 Building Inspection
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ARCH 130 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and CMGT 120 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and CMGT 125 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This class provides students with the skills required to apply the structural and architectural prescriptive requirements of the California Building Code and zoning regulations for design, construction, and inspection of buildings and other fixed works. This course is intended for students in Architecture, Construction Management, and Interior Design, as well as for inspectors, contractors, persons seeking International Code Council (ICC) inspection certifications, and construction quality control/assurance personnel.
CMGT 205 Estimating
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course is an introduction to construction cost estimating. Emphasis is placed on determining the amount of work to be done before applying pricing rules. Topics include basic quantity takeoffs, pricing, appropriate markups, overhead, and specification review. This course is intended for students majoring in Architecture and Construction Management.
CMGT 220 Building Contractor's License Law
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to apply the rules and regulations governing construction contracting in California. Emphasis is placed on preparing students to sit for the License Law portion of the various Contractor's License exams administered by the California Contractor's State License Board. This course is intended for students in the Architecture, Construction Management, and Interior Design programs and persons planning on taking the contractor's license examination or who are interested in utilizing construction contracting services.
CMGT 230 Construction Planning and Scheduling
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- CMGT 130 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a practical study of construction project management and scheduling. Emphasis is placed on the vocabulary, technology, tools and techniques, risks, and contractual issues related to the development, acceptance, execution, monitoring, and modification of project schedules as they relate to stakeholders and project deliverables. This course is intended for students in Architecture and Construction Management as well as contractors, sub-contractors superintendents and others with an interest in project management and scheduling.
CMGT 290 Independent Study
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 48-162 hours other
This course is for students who wish to conduct additional research, a special project, or learning activities in Construction Management and is not intended to replace an existing course within the program. In this course students will have a written contract with their instructor for activities such as: problem analysis, engaging in primary research, preparing reports, and meeting with the instructor at specific intervals. This course is for students who wish to work on special projects.