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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT  

NEWLY DESIGNED CURRICULUM

The Center for Continuing Studies’ Construction Management Program enables today’s construction industry managers to put principles and theories into immediate action on the job. Complete your projects on time and on budget. Earn our Certificate or take just the courses that interest you.  To earn the certificate, you must complete all 4 courses. (For students already enrolled in the certificate program, please contact CCS at comed@mccc.edu for information on completing the coursework.)

Core Courses (all required for the certificate):

  • Materials, Methods, and Systems of Construction and Blueprint Reading
  • Construction Cost Estimating
  • Construction Change Orders and Claims/Contract Law
  • Construction Project Management, Specifications and Contracts
  • OSHA 30 for Construction (optional)

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Center for Continuing Studies’ Construction Management Program enables today’s             construction industry managers to put principles and theories into immediate action on the       job.  Complete your projects on time and on budget. Earn our Certificate or take just the              courses that interest you. To earn the certificate, you must complete all 4 courses.

(For students  already enrolled in the certificate program, please contact CCS at comed@mccc.edu for information on completing the coursework.)

Core Courses (all required for the certificate):

Materials, Methods, and Systems of Construction and Blueprint Reading

Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Change Orders and Claims/Contract Law

Construction Project Management, Specifications and Contracts

OSHA 30 for Construction (optional)

Coming Fall 2022


Uniform Construction Code Program 2022-2023

These classes are for general contractors who are seeking to advance their careers and become New Jersey State Inspectors for local municipalities. The New Jersey State Department of Community Affairs (DCA) offers tuition reimbursement for qualified applicants. The information below lists the courses Mercer County Community College will offer this term. All course work within a particular discipline must be taken in the appropriate sequence (i.e. RCS, ICS, HHS). For a complete list of the courses offered statewide, see the DCA website at https://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/codes/forms/pdf_licensing/ucc_c_grid.pdf

For hybrid courses that have an online component students must have a computer with speaker and microphone, Chrome browser and a valid email address.

Please note: After successfully completing the required courses, contractors also need to pass National Exams. Students that need additional material and training for the national exams or having questions about requirements or textbooks should contact the DCA Licensing Unit 609-984-7820 or go to http://nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/official. All UCC courses will use the current New Jersey Uniform Construction Code textbook. Students are responsible for purchasing the required books. 


Subcode Official-REMOTE

This course prepares inspectors for the administrative license of Subcode Official. Subcode administration, legal aspects of code enforcement, and related legislation are covered. Topics include procedures and forms for permit applications; stop construction orders; variations; notices of violation; emergencies; and record keeping.

NCUCC-CS010-01/ 4.5 CEU / cost: $628

Dates  May 31 – Jun 30    Time  5:30-8:30pm

Sessions 15   Instructor James Strang

Day   TU, W, TH  NOTES


Construction Official-REMOTE

Prerequisite: Subcode Official class or license

This course acquaints inspectors and subcode officials with the role of the construction official. Includes instruction in such areas as: office organization, purpose and fundamentals of code enforcement, procedures for processing cases, search warrants and administrative hearings, records, maintenance, warrants, relocation, housing maintenance, and legal rights of landlords and tenants. Textbook: Current Uniform Construction Code

NCUCC-CS006-01/ 4.5 CEU / cost: $628

Dates Jul 12 – Aug 11       Time  5:30-8:30pm

Sessions 15 Instructor James Strang

Day  TU, W, TH NOTES


Registration for Summer 2022 courses begins on April 1

 Check for Available Sections and Register Online

If you'd like assistance with registration, please call 609-570-3311 or
email ComEd@mccc.edu.