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Construction Engineering and Management

Construction Engineering and Management. Purdue University. What is… Construction Engineering?. Construction Engineering is…. Hands On. Construction Engineering is…. Innovative. Construction Engineering is…. Teamwork. Construction Engineering is…. Everywhere!.

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Construction Engineering and Management

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  1. Construction Engineering and Management Purdue University

  2. What is… Construction Engineering?

  3. Construction Engineering is…. • Hands On

  4. Construction Engineering is…. • Innovative

  5. Construction Engineering is…. • Teamwork

  6. Construction Engineering is…. • Everywhere!

  7. Why Construction Engineering? • Produce a meaningful final product • Daily interaction with large group of people • Every day is different • Spend time outside away from desks • Many opportunities for travel • Large amount of career options

  8. Who Hires Construction Engineers? • General Contractors • Bridges, Roads, Buildings, Healthcare, Data Centers, Sports Facilities • Owner Representatives • Mechanical/Electrical Contractors • Renewable Energies • Consulting/Design Firms • Oil and Gas Industry • Aircraft Manufacturers • Law Firms* • Historical Restoration* *additional schooling may be necessary

  9. Why… PurdueConstruction Engineering

  10. CEM Graduates: Mark Donahue • Graduation Year: 1994 • Company/Position: Vice President, General Manager for Mortenson Construction • “Looking back, it is pretty amazing how valuable your intern experiences are to your development as a construction professional.  I have used those experiences and the relationships developed during the internships to help me guide my career. Choosing Purdue's Construction Engineering & Management program was one of the best decisions I have ever made”

  11. CEM Graduates: Allie Sexton • Graduation Year: 2014 • Company/Position: Project Engineer for Walsh Global currently positioned in Oslo, Norway • *Final internship was also in Oslo, Norway • "CEM has allowed me to travel the world while finishing my degree. It has now lead me to a full time position in Norway. I would not trade my experience with CEM for anything - I always miss my family there!"

  12. CEM Graduates: Peggy Newquist • Graduation Year: 1986 • Current Company/Position: Planning Construction Lead for Federal Reserve Bank • Past Company/Positions: Project Manager to Sr. Director for McDonald’s Corporation • "My Construction Engineering degree has enabled me to pursue a non traditional career path in a very traditional setting."

  13. Purdue CEM by the Numbers • Number of Students: 75 • Number of Faculty: 7 • 1 Point of Contact (Brandon Fulk) • Over 30 Sponsor Companies • 4 Student Organizations • 36 Week Required Internship Experience (3 Summers) • 100%Job Placement

  14. Internship Program • 3 progressive paid summer internships • 1st internship after your freshman year • Same company each summer • CEM facilitates partnerships with industry leaders • National opportunities Hawaii India China Turkey

  15. Family Atmosphere Small class sizes allow for a family atmosphere and many events to meet students/staff. There are also several student organizations to participate in and gain leadership experience. • 2012 Incoming Class • Induction Ceremony • (Annual Event) Beta Tau – Fall Cookout

  16. Event Spotlight-Ecuador Project • CEM has many unique opportunities for its students. One such project is through the Global Engineering Program. • Several CEM students have made trips to Ecuador to foster relationships, help build structures to better a community, and gain real international work experience • Work in multidisciplinary groups while understanding that the cultural differences and available supplies must always be taken into consideration.

  17. Career Outlook • Historical – nearly 100% graduate placement • May 2011 – May 2013 • 49 Students • 43 full-time positions (only 4 post-graduation – avg. 36 days) • 6 Masters or Volunteer Organization • $54,100 average salary • Demand • Hard worker with professional skills • Problem Solver • Diverse career opportunities

  18. Interested? • Process for Joining CEM Applications Due Lets Get it Going April Sept Jan Placement

  19. CEM 2nd Annual Tailgate • Interested in learning more about CEM and talking to current students, alumni, and faculty? • Come to the 2nd Annual CEM Tailgate on November 8thbefore the Wisconsin game. • If interested come up to the front after class and grab a flyer and sign up!

  20. Interested to Learn More? • Contact: • Brandon Fulk • fulk@purdue.edu • HAMP 1219 • (765) 479-7439

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