Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Credential: Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Credentialing Agency: Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI), Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is an intermediate level certification. The CCM is aimed at construction professionals who manage entire projects and programs using pre-planning, design, construction, close out and management expertise. CCMs assure the best possible project outcome no matter what type of project delivery method is used. Candidates must meet experience and other requirements. Candidates must pass a written examination.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 12 years
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)
7926 Jones Branch Drive
Suite 800
McLean, VA 22102-3303
Phone: (703) 356-2622
Fax: (703) 356-6388
Email: info@cmaanet.org
Education REQUIREMENTS
CMCI accepts degrees granted by accredited Colleges and Universities recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education. To find out if your school is accredited, please visit the CHEA website.
Qualifying Degrees include:
- Construction Management
- Construction Engineering Technology
- Construction Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Architecture
If a candidate is qualifying for the CCM by using a degree listed above, they must submit evidence of the degree; photocopy of diploma, or have official transcripts sent from the accredited University. Degrees obtained outside the United States must adhere to the International Degree Policy.
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must have 48 months experience as a CM in the qualifying areas as defined by the Qualifications Matrix.
Education and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
To become a Certified Construction Manager (CCM), candidates must meet one of the requisite amounts of experience and/or education. The eligibility requirements are outlined below:
Option 1:
A 2-year undergraduate qualifying degree (AA/AS level) AND 4 years’ experience in general design/construction. (This experience is in addition to the 48-month CM requirement.)
Option 2:
An undergraduate (4-year BA/BS level) or graduate qualifying degree.
Option 3:
No degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or construction science AND 8 years’ experience in general design/construction. (This experience is in addition to the 48-month CM requirement.)
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential has the following other requirements:
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Candidate must submit a professional resume along with educational documentation, such as a copy of a degree or an official transcript. If experience is being used in lieu of the educational requirements, additional documentation will be required.
- Candidate must submit an application including a qualification matrix for each project experience and at least one reference per project.
- Candidate must provide a minimum of two references for CMCI to contact via email.
- Candidate and those certified must agree to abide by CMCI's Code of Ethics.
Written Exam
- Program & Project Management (43%)
- Cost Management (8%)
- Time Management (10%)
- Contract Administration (13%)
- Quality Management (10%)
- Safety Management (16%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) examination:
- Best Sources
An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.
Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
PSI
The test centers are located in the U.S.
To find out more, use the following links on the PSI website:
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Renewal Period: 3 years