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Campus
Developing and implementing a campus recruiting program can be
resource intensive. All too often, companies redirect their busy
recruiting staff to seasonal campus recruiting. Sometimes,
companies abandon their campus programs completely because it’s not
cost efficient.
ESM
Professional Search can develop and implement your campus recruiting
program. ESM Professional Search will become part of your
recruiting team, selecting which schools, job fairs and career
officers to target for the greatest value. We will represent you on
campus … exclusively. We will only represent one client, per
industry, at a time. We become part of your staff, not a
third-party agency. We will interview, qualify and schedule
personal meetings for committed candidates.
By participating in campus career fairs, as well as taking advantage
of posting opportunities, your company will begin to build and
maintain an on-campus presence at important Colleges and
Universities. Career fairs are an excellent way to maximize your
visibility, promote the organization and employment opportunities.
Sample Campus Recruiting Program
Developed for a Dallas - Ft. Worth Commercial Construction Company
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Texas A&M |
College Station |
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Texas State |
San Marcos |
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Texas Tech |
Lubbock |
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University of Houston |
Houston |
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Sam Houston State |
Huntsville |
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North Lake College |
Irving |
Texas A&M
College of Architecture: Department of Construction Science
With over 800 students and 29 faculty members, the Texas A&M
Construction Science program is one of the largest and best programs
of construction higher education in the world. Current enrollment
in the graduate program is approximately 100 students.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science in Construction Science
Master of Science in Construction Management
The
Undergraduate curriculum is aimed at educating construction
professionals with potential for swift advancement to middle
management positions. Course work is designed to educate the general
contracting segment of the construction industry. Specialized course
work in building systems, materials, methods of construction,
scheduling, cost estimating, structures, construction management,
law, business and labor relations.
The
Graduate program offers a 32-hour thesis or 36-hour non-thesis
option. Students must take core courses offered by the Department of
Construction Science. The remaining hours may be selected to allow
the student to focus on individual goals and may emphasize
management, finance, real estate, safety, construction practices,
facilities management or some other area of interest.
Sample Courses
Estimating I
Systems approach to determining required quantities of construction
materials; quantification of various types of foundation systems,
structural systems, building envelope systems and excerpts of
contract documents from a variety of different building projects.
Construction Project Management
Introduction to construction project management including selection,
estimating, bidding, scheduling, subcontracting practices, cost
controls, project documentation, construction bonds, insurance,
payments and close out.
Construction Project Planning
Development of parameter
cost estimates for activities that relate to the construction of a
building project; work packages sequenced, planned and leveled to
develop a working project execution document and development of
procedures to monitor actual field progress.
Construction Estimating.
A graduate level course designed to provide the student with a
comprehensive introduction to the principles, techniques,
technologies and basic concepts involving construction management’s
methodology and strategy used in the preparation of construction
estimate and bid.
Systems Approach to Construction Management.
Concepts, relationships and techniques of decision analysis,
application of methodology and techniques to major decisions faced
by construction managers.
Design-Build Project Delivery.
Overview and analysis of the design-build project delivery process
utilizing case studies and understanding alternative project
delivery systems evolving in the design and construction industries.
Companies
(attended fall ’07)
Cadence McShane Corporation
Manhattan Construction
JE Dunn Construction
Hensel Phelps Construction
Harvey-Cleary
Career Fair Set-up
The Career Fair is designed to provide potential employers with an
opportunity to meet students and conduct formal interviews with
interns and full time employees. Provides an opportunity for
students to learn about employment prospects in the construction
industry.
Booth set up with interview options
Posting options
Job announcement form added to booklet in construction career
department
Sam Houston State
College of Arts & Sciences - Department of Agricultural and
Industrial Sciences
Industrial Technology – Construction
The
Construction Management Department prepares individuals for
professional employment in residential and commercial construction.
Graduates will be employed as managers and supervisors with
construction firms, construction design firms and architectural
firms. The Technology Department, in order to enhance the
construction major, cooperates with other departments to offer a
balanced curriculum with a broad base of courses in general
business, management, math, computer science, safety and general
studies. These courses, along with hands-on laboratory experience
and on-the-job internship experience, provide excellent preparation
for employment in Construction.
The program offers a
Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Industrial Technology
with programs in the following areas:
Construction Management
Design and Development
Electronics
Industrial Education
Industrial Management
Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology – Construction
Sample
Courses
Construction Technology:
Study of materials and methods of wood frame construction found in
residential and commercial construction, focusing on aspects of
load-bearing structural design. Instruction in the correct use of
hand tools, machine tools, job safety, job-site controls, material
handling, equipment and application. Laboratory experiences include
design and construction of a wood frame structure, with elements
typically found in residential construction.
Civil
Drafting
Drafting techniques and requirements necessary for civil engineering
offices. Topics include survey drafting, map drafting, topos, site
plans, subdivision plats and profile drawings.
Construction Drafting
Techniques and requirements necessary to the commercial or heavy
construction industry. Topics include foundation design, commercial
building design and other structural works. Emphasis is given to
pre-manufactured metal constructed building design.
Cost
Estimating of Construction Materials
Devoted to the study of qualities, types and sizes of materials such
as lumber, other wood products, masonry, paint, hardware, ceramic
and metal products. In addition cost estimates for materials and
labor is studied by figuring the cost estimate of a small residence.
Companies
(attended fall ’07)
Harvey-Cleary
Career fair Set- Up
Booth
Other opportunities to be on campus for recruiting
Jobs4Kats posting option
Texas State-San Marcos
College of Science: Department of Engineering & Technology
This mission of the Department of Technology is to prepare students
for technical/professional careers in industry and education,
through a dedicated faculty offering programs in specialized areas
with formal, technical focus. Students are prepared to assume
positions of professional responsibility in manufacturing,
construction, computer-related fields, electronics and education.
Fourteen well-equipped technical laboratories educate students in
techniques and processes used by contemporary world class
industries.
Industrial Technology
The Bachelor of Science Technology in Industrial Technology prepares
students for work in management positions. Students gain a sound
knowledge of materials, processes, industrial safety and concepts of
industrial management. Majors in Construction, Manufacturing,
General Technology and Teacher Certification. The General Technology
major, under Industrial Technology, can be customized to meet
specific student needs, with opportunities in electronics,
industrial safety and education.
Degrees
Offered
Bachelor of Science in Technology - Major in Industrial Technology
Specialization – Construction
Sample Courses
Commercial Building Construction Systems
Focus on soils, site work, heavy foundations, steel, reinforced
concrete, pre-cast structures along and common assemblies.
Commercial MEP’s are studied along with CSI master format, as-built,
shop drawings, schedule of values, AIA documents and appropriate
building codes.
Construction Estimating
Fundamentals of construction estimating, including feasibility,
conceptual, square feet, cubic feet, unit in place, preliminary,
engineering, range and contractor's detail bid estimates. Plans and
specifications are used with contemporary estimating software to
develop estimates commonly used in the construction industry.
Construction Project Management and Scheduling
Concepts of construction management including, contract documents,
effective management of manpower, machines, material, money
necessary to complete construction projects on time and within
budget. Gantt Charts and PERT/CPM schedules are developed, using
contemporary software.
Construction Contracts, Liability and Ethics
Legal aspects of design and construction contract documents,
including contract formation, interpretation, rights, duties and
changes. Legal liabilities are explored in the context of
professional ethics for design firms and constructors.
Career fair set up
Booth
On campus recruiting options
Jobs4cats posting options
Texas Tech
College of Engineering: Department of Engineering Technology
The curriculum in engineering technology consists of a basic core of
about 60 semester hours of specified courses. These courses in basic
science, humanities, social studies, mathematics and applied science
give a foundation in technology and general education. The remaining
68-69 hours of required course work vary with the student’s choice
of an engineering technology area and electives. The program
concentrations allow in-depth training in the student’s chosen
field.
Degrees Offered
B.S. degree in Construction Engineering Technology
The construction specialization stresses basic structural design and
construction operations to prepare students to enter various phases
of the construction industry. Course work includes basic structural
design and analysis, contracts and specifications, construction
management, safety and health, surveying, cost estimating,
scheduling, and transportation
Sample Courses
Construction Contracts and Specifications
Prerequisite: Junior or senior CTEC standing. Principles and
analysis of construction contracts and project specifications. Other
aspects of construction management such as contract laws,
negotiations, and professional ethics will be examined.
Construction Management
Prerequisite: Junior or
senior CTEC standing or consent of the option coordinator. Capstone
course for the construction engineering technology student. Modern
methods for managing construction projects, including critical path
scheduling, resource allocation, and funds flow. Practical
applications are made through simulated projects.
Cost
Estimating
Prerequisite: Junior or
senior CTEC standing or consent of the option coordinator. Analysis
of construction working drawings and specifications to quantify
material, labor, overhead, and equipment requirements relative to
project bid preparation. Computer software programs are utilized to
develop construction bids for simulated projects and case studies
are used to develop both technical and professional ethics.
Construction: Safety and Health
Prerequisite: Senior CTEC
standing or consent of instructor. Management of safety and health
in the construction environment. Examines basic elements of a safety
and health program for the construction general contractor,
including OSHA standards and 29 CFR 1926.
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
The Texas Tech Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has
earned national and international prominence in several areas.
Traditionally one of the broadest of engineering disciplines, Civil
and Environmental Engineering at Texas Tech has recently expanded
its curriculum to encompass even more academic options in response
to societal needs. In addition to the bachelor's degree based on
structural, environmental, geotechnical, transportation, and water
resources, students now have opportunities for course work and
research experience leading to masters and doctoral degrees in civil
engineering and a masters degree in environmental engineering. The
Civil and Environmental Engineering building houses excellent
laboratories, classrooms and computer facilities for teaching and
research.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
The four-year BSCE degree
program prepares graduates to enter the professional practice of
civil engineering. The program imparts essential knowledge, tools
and skills necessary for civil engineering graduates to become
successful engineers and life-long learners. The BSCE curriculum
provides training in the basic sciences, engineering science,
general education and design experience. Basic science includes
mathematics, chemistry and physics. Engineering science includes
statics, dynamics, fluid dynamics, mechanics of solids, soil
mechanics, construction materials, surveying, thermodynamics and
electrical systems. The broad category of general education includes
courses in history, political science, humanities and communication.
Design experience entails five sub-disciplines of civil engineering:
structural, environmental, water resources, geotechnical and
transportation engineering.
Sample Courses
Construction Materials Laboratory
Laboratory determination and interpretation of engineering
properties of construction materials including steel, concrete,
aluminum, wood, and masonry.
Principles of Structural Design
Fundamental principles of structural design with consideration for
the selection of materials and systems. Team approach to design;
oral and written presentations.
Design of Concrete Structures
A course in design of reinforced concrete systems by strength design
methods.
Companies
(attended fall ’07)
Harvey-Cleary
Career Fair set up
Booth
Interview options
Raiderjobs- online posting option
North Lake College
Construction Technology Department
North Lake's program is fully accredited by the American Council for
Construction Education (ACCE), the only recognized construction
education accreditation agency in the United States. The
Construction Management program at North Lake is only one of eight
accredited community college programs in the country.
Construction Management And Technology
The Construction Technology program is designed to develop the
hands-on skills and technical knowledge necessary so that a graduate
may advance in career paths appropriate to their own interests and
abilities. Some of the exciting career options include: field
engineer, estimator, building inspection, insurance and
manufacturing representative, field supervisor, sub-contractor, and
builder in either commercial or residential construction/home
building. A graduate will have also covered skills in other areas
such as planning, organization, problem solving, decision making,
related communication, business and human relations.
Degrees/Certificates Offered
Associates in Applied Science- Construction Technology
Construction Technology – Commercial Construction Certificate
Sample Courses
Construction Estimating I
Fundamentals of estimating materials and labor costs in
construction.
Construction Methods and Materials
An introduction to construction materials, methods and their
applications.
Construction Management II
Management course in contract documents, safety, planning,
scheduling, production control, law and labor. Topics include
contracts, planning, cost and production peripheral documents, cost
and work analysis.
Career Fair set up
Booth
On campus recruiting options
Online job listing service
University of Houston
College of Technology
The College of Technology was one of the earliest colleges to be
established within the University of Houston. We are responsible for
teaching and granting degrees related to practical areas of
technology and consumer science. The college's emphasis on practical
technology and merchandising is combined with training in business
and leadership skills. This practical emphasis helps to bring about
a smooth transition from school to the everyday workplace for our
students and makes their skills valuable in a very immediate way to
the organizations that hire them. It is one of the reasons why two
thirds of our students are employed in their field even before
graduation, according to our 2003 student survey.
Construction Management
The objective of the
Construction Management Technology program is to provide graduates
with knowledge and skills that are valued and sought by the
construction industry profession. Commercial, residential,
industrial and highway/heavy sectors of the construction industry
need entry-level professional employees who are knowledgeable and
skilled. Graduates must have knowledge of construction materials and
methods, structural systems, soils, site development, surveying, and
contract administration; be capable of interpreting codes, plans and
specifications; and have skills for planning, estimating,
scheduling, and evaluating project performance. The program's
curriculum provides fundamental and advanced coursework that
incorporate current standards and technology for managing and
providing quality construction. Software is applied in curriculum
courses to prepare students for careers that require computer
estimating and scheduling skills. The program prepares graduates to
pursue graduate degrees and continued life-long education. The
Construction Management Technology program is committed to attaining
the following goals.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
Master of Technology in Construction Management
The Master of Technology (M.T.)
in Engineering Technology-Construction Management Technology may be
completed in 31 semester hours under the thesis option or the
non-thesis option. This program builds upon an ACCE-accredited
baccalaureate degree program in construction engineering technology
programs. The program provides an advanced knowledge of construction
project planning and management, quantitative methods, cost analysis
and estimating, and quality control and productivity improvement
methods. Graduates are prepared to work in industries that require
an advanced knowledge of construction, or to teach in baccalaureate
and associate degree programs.
Sample Courses
Construction Estimating II
Skills and tools necessary to prepare formal bids for construction
projects, focusing on the pricing, indirect costs, bid analysis, and
use of computer aided software.
Construction Management II
Capstone course in which students develop a formal proposal (company
profile, estimate, schedule, construction methodology, safety plan,
value engineering reviews) and present to a panel of industry
professionals.
Construction Law and Ethics
Basic understanding of the U.S. legal system, contractual issues
significant to construction managers and addressing ethics in the
construction industry.
Project Planning and Management
Information technologies advanced computation methodology, their
applications in planning, organizing and controlling of construction
projects.
Cost
Analysis and Bidding
Relationships between contract documents and work quantities through
specialized studies of projects and bidding procedures. Compilation
and analysis of items that influence and contribute to project
costs.
Construction Quality Control and Methods Improvement
Quality system, assessment and improvement techniques applicable to
construction projects. Statistical quality control and process
control methods for quality instruction.
Companies
(attended fall ’07)
Manhattan Construction
Harvey-Cleary
Career Fair
Booth- June registration
Online posting options
Southern Methodist University
With more than a 75-year legacy of innovation, achievement and
excellence, the SMU School of Engineering is one of the Southwest's
premier institutes of higher learning for students seeking degrees
in engineering and technical disciplines.
Student population -
currently more than 600 undergraduate students and over 1,000
graduate-level students enrolled in SMU Engineering programs.
The department offers
degrees and performs research in civil and environmental
engineering. The Mission of the civil engineering program is to
prepare graduates for professional practice and advanced study by
focusing in the following areas: structural engineering,
geotechnical engineering, transportation planning, environmental
engineering and water resources.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
The M.S. in Civil Engineering offers these areas of emphasis,
structural engineering, transportation systems, management,
geotechnical engineering, water, wastewater treatment and facilities
management. Given the multidisciplinary nature of civil engineering,
the core curriculum and elective courses comprising the degree plans
for Master’s. M.S. students will vary, depending on the student’s
undergraduate background and their desired area of specialization.
Sample Courses
B.S.
Structural Analysis I: Design in Steel
Structural Analysis II: Design in ConcreteEMIS 3308 Engineering
Management
Information Engineering and Global Perspectives
M.S.
Introduction to Construction Management
Introduction to Facilities Engineering Systems
Introduction to CAD/CAM
Advanced Concrete Design
Career Fair
Booth
On campus recruiting options
Internet posting options |
