Construction Management Certificate

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Construction Management Certificate: About

At a Glance

Program Type

Certificate (Non-Credit)

Term

Spring and Fall

Delivery Method

In-person

Field of Interest

Construction Management

Management Courses

Certificate Courses

Days of Week

Weekday

Location

Salazar Hall, SSU Campus

Length

2 semesters (1-year min to complete)

Cost

$450/class

Total Units

3 CEUs

Program Overview

Empower your career in construction with our comprehensive Construction Management Certificate Program. Designed for a range of professionals—from contractors and project managers to designers and owner representatives—our program offers tailored education to meet your unique needs. Learn from faculty with rich professional backgrounds, unparalleled teaching expertise, and real-world experience. Whether you're seeking specialized knowledge in a particular area or aiming to complete your Construction Management Certificate, we provide the foundation to elevate your expertise and drive success in the construction industry.

Course Offerings - Fall 2023

Federal and State Employment Law
Tuesdays, September 5 - November 7, 2023
@ 7 pm - 10 pm

The Federal and State Employment Law classes over the next 10 weeks will completely familiarize the student in all phases of both federal and state employment law. Although the classes are for the novice employer, they will be of immense value to any seasoned employer.

Register for Federal and State Employment Law

OSHA 30 For Construction
Wednesdays, September 6 - November 15, 2023
@ 7 pm - 10 pm

The 30-Hour outreach course covers specific OSHA requirements as they apply to the construction industry and teaches safety awareness which helps in recognizing and reducing the risks of job site hazards. This interactive training covers safety and health hazards workers may face on construction work sites. The course puts emphasis on hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention and is intended for supervisors or workers who have some safety responsibility.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a 30-Hour Construction Outreach course completion card.

Register for OSHA 30 for Construction

Introduction to Building Construction Technology
Thursdays, September 7 - November 16, 2023
@ 7 pm - 10 pm

Buildings are complex constructs containing many materials, components, assemblies, and components. There are many different types of structural systems, exterior envelopes, and internal systems available for use in buildings. It is important that a construction manager have a basic understanding of these building construction technologies to be effective in constructing a building. This introductory class explores the various kinds of building components, systems, and assemblies that are typically used in building projects from residential to high-rise. Students will be able to recognize basic building structural systems, building operating systems, and related building assemblies.

Register for Introduction to Building Construction Technology

Certificate Requirements

To be awarded the Construction Management Certificate, students are invited to participate in 180 hours of enriching classroom instruction. The majority of courses in this Certificate Program span 30 hours, divided into 10 engaging sessions throughout a semester.

“Great class from Bryan. He is a great instructor had me engaged and always was willing to go into full detail with any questions I asked.”

Construction Management Student

“This class was excellent both in its subject matter and in the way it was taught. It was a very engaging class. The teacher taught in a very convivial manner. The excellent stories used for education purposes were entertaining and an excellent method to help teach a concept and create a relatable memory for future reference. Definitely the best course of the 3 this semester: best teacher, best manner of teaching, most engaging and most entertaining. Never bored. Highly recommend this class to others!“

Construction Management Student on Tim Hannah

Faculty and Staff

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Program Instructors
Program Staff

Bryan J. Varner

Bryan J. Varner is a California attorney and a LEED™ Accredited Professional with more than 25 years of experience. His practice is concentrated in construction, general negligence and real estate litigation. He is past president of the Redwood Empire Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute and member of CSI, the North Coast Builders exchange and the Redwood Empire Remodelers Association.

(707) 578-3303 | bjvarner@sonic.net

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Wes Barry

Wes Barry has worked in the construction industry for over 35 years. Wes attended California State University, Fresno where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology with an emphasis in Construction Management and Architecture. Prior to, and while attending Fresno State, Wes worked for a home builder as a carpenter. Upon receipt of his degree in 1985, Wes worked as an Estimator & Project Engineer for a commercial general contractor in Fresno where he eventually became the Chief Estimator. In 1997, Wes relocated to Sonoma County and began working for Midstate Construction where he currently holds the position of Vice President, Department Head - Project Management.

Matthew Cardle

Matthew Cardle is Principal Architect and Founder of SOLV Architecture Studios in Rohnert Park, California. For more than 20-years he has focused on preserving the energy embodied in the built environment through specialized solutions. He began his career as a draftsman and participated in the digital reformation of architecture as a discipline. Matthew is also an expert on professional standards of care, building envelopes, and waterproofing.

Peter Daly

Peter Daly, B.A., combines a 31 year construction background with 21 years of experience in dispute resolution. As a builder, he has constructed over $150 million of residential and light commercial projects. He has extensive knowledge of wood frame construction, cast-in-place concrete structures, and of the application of high-end materials and finishes. He has expertise in all aspects of the management and construction of residential construction projects with particular expertise in the areas of planning & approvals, bidding & estimating, scheduling, contract compliance, change orders, subcontract management, workplace safety, and standards of care. As a certified arbitrator and mediator, Peter has assisted in the resolution of over 750 construction, homeowner association, real estate, insurance, commercial, consumer, and other disputes since 1991. He is a recognized authority on construction disputes through his articles in local and national publications and through his participation in industry organizations.

Doug Hamilton

Doug Hamilton is President and Owner of Oak Grove Construction. He has a BS in Construction Engineering, has worked locally for the last 30 years for large engineering construction firms on a multitude of site work projects. Mr. Hamilton has an extensive background in both pipeline and grading/paving disciplines, and his field experience is augmented by years of project management experience. Mr. Hamilton holds a class A-General Engineering and a Class B-General Building contractor's license, and he is past President of the Northern California Engineering Contractors Association.

Larry Levy

Larry Levy is an Employee Relations Management Consultant, Mediator and Trainer in Marin County. He has been in private practice for 26 years and focuses on helping employers confronted with problems with employees. He assists corporate H.R. Managers when they request an outside consultant to conduct an investigation or present specialized seminars. Larry specializes in solving problems with managers and employees, mediating conflicts, counseling personally troubled and often non-productive employees; writing employee handbooks and personnel manuals; investigating complaints of sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination; responding to wage and hour questions; interpreting and applying the various state and federal leaves of absence; answering inquiries about Workers Compensation, State Disability, Unemployment Insurance and the Americans With Disabilities Act; recruiting hard to find job candidates; and conducting specialized training. He has been retained as an expert witness at sexual harassment trials and mediations involving suspected wage and hour violations.

Larry has completed an exhaustive and thorough program to become an employment mediator. He is now skilled to mediate disputes within an organization to achieve a mutually beneficial resolution. Prior to opening his practice, Larry spent 15 years in a corporate environment preceded by 9 years as a Marin County Adult Probation Officer. He has completed all the graduate work toward a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and he attends 10-12 labor law seminars each year. In 2009, Larry began law school at Empire College in Santa Rosa. Larry is active with the Marin Builders Association. He is actively involved with the Rotary Club of Ignacio and pioneered a program where at-risk young male adults are taken to San Quentin State Prison to participate in a counseling program (S.Q.U.I.R.E.S.) with inmates.

Jesse Oswald

Jesse Oswald has 16 years of city government experience in code enforcement, application and administration. He holds multiple designations from the International Code Council, of which he is a member, including Certified Building Official, Building Code Official, Building Plans Examiner, Residential Building Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector, and Building Code Specialist.

Larry Richmond

Larry Richmond is the Owner of Mill Creek Safety. He is an approved OSHA Outreach Instructor, and is up to date with the latest requirements in the safety world. His career includes 23 years as Owner and Safety Manager for Richmond Construction, Instructor for Career Technical Education, and he is an Adult Education Instructor for Sonoma County Office of Education. Mr Richmond is also a certified HSI Trainer for CPR and First Aid.

Don Shaw

Don Shaw is a construction profession with 40 years of experience. He started as a carpenter and is currently a Senior Project Manager. His experience includes remodeling, multi family, construction defects, new construction, commercial tenet improvements and a special focus on high end residential homes. He is familiar with all phases of construction and its challenges from sales through punch list and move in.

Marketing and Professional Development Programs Lead: Megan Metz
Phone: 707-664-3757
Email: metzme@sonoma.edu