Construction Management
Construction Management.
Coordinate people, resources, time and construction processes to turn designs into safe, high-quality, deliverable places. Meet your chapter, explore the discipline and discover where a career in construction management can take you.
About the course.
People, processes and the successful delivery of the built environment, brought together.
Construction Management is a built-environment discipline focused on planning, coordinating and controlling construction projects from inception and design through procurement, site operations, completion and handover. Construction Managers coordinate people, materials, plant, time, quality, health and safety, and project information to help deliver work safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
At the University of Nairobi, Construction Management study brings together construction technology, project planning, site management, procurement, contracts, building services, construction law, health and safety, and project controls. Learning is supported by lectures, tutorials, group work and practical exposure to construction methods, site processes and project documentation.
Areas of study.
Build the technical, organisational and professional skills needed to deliver construction projects.
Construction technology & methods
Building systems, materials, construction methods and the sequencing of building and civil engineering works.
Project planning & scheduling
Work breakdown structures, programmes, critical-path concepts, resource planning and progress monitoring.
Site & operations management
Site establishment, logistics, plant and equipment, subcontractor coordination and day-to-day site operations.
Health, safety & environment
Risk assessment, safe systems of work, environmental controls and compliance with site requirements.
Procurement & contract administration
Procurement methods, tendering, contract obligations, instructions, variations, claims and dispute avoidance.
Quality & project controls
Inspection and testing, quality assurance, reporting, document control, time-cost-quality monitoring and handover.
Chapter leadership council.
The student leaders coordinating chapter activities, student engagement and professional connections.
Career opportunities.
Construction Management offers pathways across building and civil engineering contractors, client organisations, consultancies and project delivery teams.
Construction Manager
Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, resources, programme, quality and safe delivery.
Site Manager / Site Agent
Manage daily site activities, labour, materials, plant, inspections and progress against the programme.
Project Manager
Lead project planning, coordination, risk management, reporting and delivery against agreed objectives.
Planning Engineer
Develop construction programmes, track progress, analyse delays and support recovery planning.
Health & Safety Officer / Manager
Support risk assessments, site inspections, safety systems, incident prevention and statutory compliance, subject to required qualifications.
Further specialist pathways
Move into contracts management, quality management, facilities management, project controls, development, research or academia, subject to relevant qualifications and experience.
Professional bodies.
Learn about the organisations that regulate practice and support professional development in Kenya, Africa and the World.
National Construction Authority (NCA)
Kenya's construction-sector regulator, with functions that include registering and regulating contractors and accrediting construction workers and site supervisors.
Construction regulation ↗
Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) - Construction Project Managers Chapter
AAK brings together built-environment professionals through discipline-specific chapters, including its Construction Project Managers Chapter.
Explore the CPM Chapter ↗
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
An international professional body for people working in the built environment, including construction management and leadership.
Construction management profession ↗
Project Management Institute (PMI)
A global project-management organisation offering learning resources, professional standards and credentials relevant to project delivery.
Project management resources ↗Learn together. Build your future.
Get involved in CRESA activities, connect with fellow Construction Management students and engage with professionals across the built environment.