What jobs can I get as
a graduate of Construction Management Technology? There are numerous jobs
in the construction and construction supply field.
The most common jobs are project engineer, project
supervisor, estimator, scheduler, and construction
manager. Go to the Hearsay
and Rumors site and
read the experiences of alumni.
What is the starting salary? Salaries
depend on the location of the employer. The Boston
area pays more than Fort Kent. The salaries have
ranged from $40,000 to $62,000.
Where do graduates work? Graduates work
across the United States. They work in small
towns and large cities. Some work in small family
construction companies. Others work in large
multi-state construction companies. A few started
their own companies upon graduation. Graduates
can generally work where ever they desire, in
whatever size firm they feel comfortable.
How hard is it to get jobs? The last graduating
class was getting approximately three job offers
per student.
How difficult is it to
find summer jobs? With a little effort, students can obtain summer
positions in the construction field near their
home. A typical student will have surveying the
first year. As a result, they will have some
skills to offer employers after the first year
of college.
Will I be “small fish in a big pond” at
the University of Maine? The University of Maine
has almost 10,000 students. As a result, the
University of Maine has a well-staffed medical
facility, comfortable dorms, large library, spacious
concert center, numerous recreation opportunities,
nationally recognized sports teams (e.g., ice
hockey), free tutoring, and a friendly atmosphere.
Situated within the University of Maine is a
small, close-knit family of students that comprise
Construction Management Technology. The Construction
Management Technology program has approximately
80 students total. That is less than most high
school classes that students come from. The average
class size in a Construction Management Technology
class is about 19 students. The Construction
Management Technology program is more like a
one-room school house. With a cadre of three
full-time faculty, the faculty are able to work
closely with the students throughout the four-year
program. As a student in the Construction Management
Technology class, you have the best of both worlds.
Who are the faculty? There
are three full-time faculty and two part-time
faculty within the Construction Management
Technology program. All full-time faculty are
licensed professional engineers. They have
both a bachelors and masters degree in engineering.
All have several years of engineering practice
before teaching in the program. Howard “Mac” Gray
specializes in structures, soils, materials,
and related fields. Phil Dunn specializes
in construction practice, estimating, scheduling,
and construction equipment. Knud Hermansen has
a Ph.D. in civil engineering and is a licensed
surveyor, engineer, and attorney at law. He teaches
construction law, surveying, erosion control,
construction documents, and other civil engineering
topics.
Are the courses difficult? All engineering
courses are difficult. Construction Management
Technology courses are no exception. Students
who put sufficient effort into their studies
generally pass. There are tutoring services available.
Students with learning disabilities are provided
with help and faculty provided with instructions
on how to help the student learn.
Can the CMT graduate go
to graduate school? Yes. While most graduates grab one of the many
lucrative offers made to them at graduation,
a few have gone on to earn a graduate degree.
Most of the graduates that have gone on to graduate
school have pursued a Master of Business Administration
(MBA). Law school and a master of science in
civil engineering are also possible.
Can the CMT student get
a professional engineering (PE) licence? Yes. Construction management
technology positions do not require a professional
engineering license and most graduates do not
pursue licensing. However, some graduates have
pursued and earned their professional engineering
license. Maine makes no distinction between a
regular engineering graduate and a technology
graduate in pursuing an engineering license.
It is more difficult to obtain an engineering
license as a CMT graduate because of the focus
of the program. CMT seniors are required to take
the Certified Professional Constructor licensing
exam.
If you have other questions about the Construction
Management Technology program, contact Howard "Mac" Gray at the following:
Howard "Mac" Gray
Construction Management Technology
5711 Boardman Hall, Room 119
Orono, Maine 04468-5711
207-581-2341
