This program teaches you how buildings and construction projects come together—from planning and safety to scheduling and supervising work on a job site. You’ll learn how to read plans, understand building codes, manage people and materials, and keep a project running safely and on time. These skills are needed in every community as homes, businesses, and public facilities continue to grow.
Surry Community College offers flexible training to match your goals, whether you’re looking to start a career quickly or plan for long-term success:
Workforce Training programs are built to get you into a career quickly with hands-on skills and real-world knowledge. These programs are faster and more affordable than traditional degrees—and often lead to strong starting wages.
Construction projects rely on skilled professionals who understand how to coordinate people, materials, and timelines, and graduates enter the field prepared to support these essential operations. Their training applies across many areas of the industry, including architecture, engineering, residential and commercial building, and government agencies. Early-career opportunities often include:
Because communities continue to grow and existing structures require renovation, construction management remains a high-demand field. Employers value individuals who can read plans, understand job-site operations, communicate with teams, and help keep projects on schedule and within scope. As graduates gain experience, they often advance into roles with greater responsibility and oversight.
Sources for salary information obtained from O*NET. Salaries may vary for reasons including but not limited to years of experience, place of employment, and specific occupations within each industry.
Students learn through real construction projects, labs, and fieldwork that mirror what happens on active job sites. You’ll practice scheduling, estimating, reading blueprints, and applying safety standards while learning how to manage people and materials. Surry also offers apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning, giving you the chance to gain paid, on‑the‑job experience with local builders and contractors. By graduation, you’ll have the practical skills and confidence to step into the construction industry or continue your training.
