Dr. Seokyon Hwang - Chair
Office: Galloway Business Bldg. 235
Telephone: (409) 880-7757
Email: construction@lamar.edu

The Reese Department of Construction Management at Lamar University is dedicated to educating future construction professionals through rigorous academic preparation, experiential learning, and strong industry engagement. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (BSCM) that is fully accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), affirming the program’s compliance with nationally recognized standards for construction management education.

The BSCM degree program is designed to prepare graduates for leadership and professional roles across the construction industry, including commercial, residential, heavy civil, and industrial construction sectors. Graduates pursue diverse career paths, including project engineer, project manager, superintendent, construction estimator, scheduler, cost engineer, safety manager, quality control manager, owner’s representative, construction consultant, and facilities or operations manager. The curriculum integrates technical, managerial, and analytical competencies essential to these roles, including construction methods and materials, estimating, scheduling, cost control, structural behavior, safety, contracts, and project management. Emphasis is placed on the application of industry-standard tools, emerging technologies, and data-driven decision-making.

The department maintains strong partnerships with regional and national industry stakeholders through its Construction Management Advisory Council (CMAC), which plays a vital role in curriculum relevance, program assessment, internships, scholarships, and career placement. These partnerships, together with active student organizations and structured professional development opportunities, strengthen experiential learning and support students’ transition from academic preparation to professional practice. The department advances Lamar University’s mission of excellence in teaching, research, and service while contributing meaningfully to the construction industry in Southeast Texas and beyond. Continuous assessment and systematic improvement processes ensure sustained alignment with industry expectations and workforce demands.

Accreditation

The construction management degree is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). ACCE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as the accrediting agency for four-year baccalaureate degree programs in construction, construction science, construction management, and construction technology.

Vision

Advance education and research in construction management.

Mission

1. Prepare competent experts and leaders. 
2. Provide hands-on, balanced education. 
3. Grow knowledge through applied research. 
4. Engage in community and industry outreach. 

Programs

Program Educational Objectives

• Goal 1. Deliver a Quality Curriculum. 
  • Objective 1.1: Maintain high-quality courses. 
  • Objective 1.2: Engage industry partners and alumni.
  • Objective 1.3: Implement systematic assessment of student learning outcomes. 
• Goal 2. Enhance Program Reputation and Facilities. 
  • Objective 2.1: Maintain the ACCE accreditation. 
  • Objective 2.2: Increase scholarship availability.
  • Objective 2.3: Improve program equipment and spaces. 
• Goal 3. Attain Faculty/Staff Excellence.
  • Objective 3.1: Conduct and publish research. 
  • Objective 3.2: Facilitate internal and external faculty and staff outreach. 
  • Objective 3.3: Maintain competent faculty/staff. 

Student Outcomes

The Reese Construction Management Program has seventeen student learning outcomes:

1. Create written communication appropriate to the construction discipline. 
2. Create oral communication appropriate to the construction discipline.
3. Create a construction project safety plan.
4. Create construction project cost estimates.
5. Create construction project cost estimates.
6. Analyze professional decisions based on ethical principles.
7. Analyze methods, materials, and equipment used to construct projects.
8. Apply electronic-based technology to manage the construction process.
9. Apply basic surveying techniques for construction layout and control.
10. Understand different methods of project delivery and the roles and responsibilities of all constituencies involved in the design and construction process.
11. Understand construction accounting and cost control.
12. Understand construction quality assurance and control.
13. Understand construction project control processes.
14. Understand the legal implications of contract, common, and regulatory law to manage a construction project.
15. Understand the basics of sustainable construction.
16. Understanding basic principles of structural behavior.
17. Understand the basic principles of mechanical, electrical, and piping systems.

Program Faculty

Dr. Fawad Sulaman Niazi, Associate Professor
Office: Galloway Bldg. 215
Telephone: (409) 880-2146
email: fniazi@lamar.edu

Dr. Minkyum Kim, Assistant Professor
Office: Galloway Bldg. 221
Telephone: (409) 880-7860
email: mkim5@lamar.edu