Construction projects succeed when someone keeps the schedule, budget and crew on track. This certificate gives tradespeople and newcomers alike the planning and leadership skills to move into supervisor, estimator and assistant project manager roles.
What you’ll learn
- Blueprint reading and construction documents
- Cost estimating and bidding
- Scheduling and project management software
- Building codes, OSHA safety and inspections
- Contracts, crew leadership and communication
Why Palmetto Ridge
Courses mix online coursework on RidgeLearn with evening labs in the Trades & Innovation Center, so you can keep working while you study. You’ll earn OSHA 30 certification and complete a capstone project estimating and scheduling a real local build. Instructor Victor, a general contractor for more than 20 years, brings in project managers from regional firms to review student work. Students also study the construction of our LEED-Gold Ridgeview Campus as a case study in sustainable building. Graduates lead crews for residential builders, commercial contractors and public works departments, often with a raise to match.
Careers & next steps
- Assistant Project Manager
- Construction Superintendent
- Cost Estimator
- Site Supervisor
- Construction Scheduler
Ready to start?
Applying is free. An advisor will help you map every class from day one to graduation.