Construction Program • Pleasant Hill, CA • Campus • $46/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
Diablo Valley College offers 4 construction management pathways:
- A.S. in Construction, Construction Management
- A.S. in Construction, Construction Supervision and Superintendency
- Certificate of Achievement in Construction Management
- Certificate of Achievement in Construction and Supervision Superintendency
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.S., Construction Management | $2.8K in-state / $26.8K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 60 (37 in the major) |
| A.S., Supervision and Superintendency | $2.8K in-state / $26.8K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 60 (31 in the major) |
| Certificate, Construction Management | $1.7K in-state / $16.6K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 37 |
| Certificate, Supervision and Superintendency | $1.3K in-state / $12.5K out-of-state | 1 year (2 semesters) | 28 |
Tuition estimates use the $46 per unit California community college enrollment fee plus Diablo Valley College’s student union fee; out-of-state adds $391 per unit in nonresident tuition and a $10 per unit capital outlay fee for 2026-27.
- Why choose it: Diablo Valley College offers two construction management specializations, each as an A.S. and a certificate, built on shared courses in construction management, construction law, and residential estimating, with day and evening scheduling.
- Trade-off: The only estimating course is residential, no stand-alone scheduling or project controls course is required, and no internship is required.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | A.S. in Construction (Construction Management or Construction Supervision and Superintendency specializations); Certificates of Achievement in Construction Management and in Construction and Supervision Superintendency |
| Format | Campus |
| Campus Location | Pleasant Hill, CA |
| Credit Hours | 60 (A.S.); 37 and 28 (certificates) |
| Internship | Not required; CONST 295 Work Experience Education is an elective in the Supervision A.S. |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None stated |
| Software Taught | AutoCAD or Revit (elective, Construction Management pathways) |
| Schedule | Day, evening, or both, per Diablo Valley College |
| Catalog | 2026-27 |
| Tuition | $46 per unit in-state; $447 per unit out-of-state |
A.S. in Construction, Construction Management
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management A.S. at Diablo Valley College is approximately $2,780 in-state (60 credits at $46.33/credit, derived from $46 per unit plus the student union fee for 2 years).
The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Construction Management A.S. prepares students for building or construction inspection careers or supervision roles in construction, and it is also aimed at people already in the field who want to upgrade their skills, per Diablo Valley College. The 37-unit major is combined with DVC general education and electives to reach 60 units. The out-of-state estimate is about $26,840.
A.S. Curriculum
The major has 34 required units and a 3-unit design technology choice.
- Construction and management (6 courses, 20 units): CONST 135 Construction Processes: Residential, CONST 136 Construction Processes: Commercial, CONST 144 Materials of Construction, CONST 244 Estimating: Residential, CONST 273 Construction Management, and CONST 276 Legal Aspects of the Construction Industry.
- Math, science, and communication (4 courses, 14 units): MATH 135 College Algebra, PHYS 110 Elementary Physics, COMSC 101 Computer Literacy, and BUS 101 Business English.
- Choose one (3 units): ARCHI 126 Computer Aided Design and Drafting – AutoCAD, ARCHI 127 Introduction to Revit, or ARCHI 244 Architectural Practice and Working Drawings.
Diablo Valley College’s learning outcomes for its construction management programs include quantity-survey estimating, scheduling construction sequences, reading blueprints and specifications, and understanding how government agencies affect projects. College algebra and physics make this the more technical of DVC’s two specializations.
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- Every course in the major requires a grade of C or higher.
- Students may earn only one A.S. in construction, regardless of how many specializations they complete, but may earn multiple certificates.
- DVC advises transfer-bound students to choose IGETC or CSU general education and to see a program advisor.
A.S. Internship and Field Experience
- Required: No internship or co-op is required.
- Hours, pay, and employer partners: Not clearly stated.
Evening classes let students already working in construction build field experience while completing the degree.
A.S. Admissions
Diablo Valley College is open-enrollment, and the program lists no separate admission requirements.
- Math: MATH 135 College Algebra is required, so students should plan any math preparation early.
- General education: DVC general education (Option 1) fits students who do not plan to transfer.
A.S. in Construction, Construction Supervision and Superintendency
The estimated tuition for the Construction Supervision and Superintendency A.S. at Diablo Valley College is approximately $2,780 in-state (60 credits at $46.33/credit, derived from $46 per unit plus the student union fee for 2 years).
The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Supervision and Superintendency A.S. uses the same career description as the Construction Management A.S. but swaps the construction processes, math, and physics courses for business management, supervision, print reading, and surveying, per Diablo Valley College. The out-of-state estimate is about $26,840.
- Required major courses (9 courses, 28 units): BUSMG 120 Introduction to Management Studies, BUSMG 121 Practices and Concepts of Supervision, CONST 114 Print Reading, CONST 124 Construction Details and Specifications, CONST 244 Estimating: Residential, CONST 273 Construction Management, CONST 276 Legal Aspects of the Construction Industry, ENGIN 140 Plane Surveying (4 units), and BUS 101 Business English.
- Choose at least 3 units: CONST 110 Occupational Safety (2 units), CONST 136 Construction Processes: Commercial (4 units), CONST 181 Building Code Interpretation: Non-Structural, or CONST 295 Work Experience Education (1 to 4 units).
This specialization fits students headed for superintendent or foreman roles who want people-management coursework instead of college algebra and physics.
Certificate of Achievement in Construction Management
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management Certificate of Achievement at Diablo Valley College is approximately $1,722 in-state (37 credits at $46.54/credit, derived from $46 per unit plus the student union fee for 2 years).
The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters), per Diablo Valley College.
The Construction Management certificate prepares students for middle management or technician roles with a contractor, architect, engineer, or supplier, including material takeoff, cost estimating, purchasing, and timekeeping, per Diablo Valley College. The out-of-state estimate is about $16,559.
- Courses (37 units): the same courses as the Construction Management A.S. major, except MATH 092 Math for Trade Pre-Apprentices replaces MATH 135 College Algebra.
Students who later want the A.S. would need to add college algebra along with general education.
Certificate of Achievement in Construction and Supervision Superintendency
The estimated tuition for the Construction and Supervision Superintendency Certificate of Achievement at Diablo Valley College is approximately $1,298 in-state (28 credits at $46.36/credit, derived from $46 per unit plus the student union fee for 1 year).
The program can generally be completed in about 1 year (2 semesters) at 14 units per semester (derived).
The Supervision Superintendency certificate is designed for students preparing for supervision responsibilities in construction, per Diablo Valley College. The out-of-state estimate is about $12,526.
- Courses (9 courses, 28 units): the nine required Supervision A.S. major courses, with the catalog listing CONST 116 Plane Surveying where the A.S. lists ENGIN 140; the A.S. elective is not required.
All nine courses also count toward the Supervision A.S., which needs 3 more elective units plus general education.
Tuition
All students pay the $46 per unit enrollment fee, and students taking Pleasant Hill campus courses pay a $1 per unit student union fee capped at $10 per year. Nonresidents add $391 per unit in tuition and a $10 per unit capital outlay fee.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee (all students) | $46 per unit |
| Nonresident tuition | +$391 per unit |
| Capital outlay fee (nonresidents) | +$10 per unit |
| Student union fee (Pleasant Hill) | $1 per unit, $10 maximum per year |
- A.S. estimate (either specialization): 60 × $46 = $2,760, plus 2 × $10 ($20), for $2,780 in-state; 60 × $447 + $20 = $26,840 out-of-state (derived).
- Construction Management certificate: 37 × $46 = $1,702 + $20 = $1,722 in-state; 37 × $447 + $20 = $16,559 out-of-state (derived).
- Supervision certificate: 28 × $46 = $1,288 + $10 = $1,298 in-state; 28 × $447 + $10 = $12,526 out-of-state (derived).
Be aware that:
- The voluntary $2 representation fee and $5 student activity fee, parking permits, and books are not included.
- Diablo Valley College’s fee pages do not list a health fee.
- The California College Promise Grant waives the enrollment fee for eligible California residents but not the student union fee.
At under $3,000 in-state, either A.S. costs a fraction of a bachelor’s degree at Cal State East Bay, one of the Bay Area construction management bachelor’s programs profiled here. See Diablo Valley College’s tuition and fees.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Diablo Valley College lets Contra Costa County students choose between a technical and a supervisory route into construction management.
Students heading to office and estimating roles: The Construction Management specialization adds commercial and residential processes, materials, CAD or Revit, algebra, and physics.
Future superintendents and foremen: The Supervision and Superintendency specialization adds management and supervision courses, surveying, and an optional safety or work experience course.
Students wanting required work experience: Those who want field experience built into the degree can compare Laney College.
Accreditation and Credentials
Diablo Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, which supports federal financial aid eligibility and credit transfer.
No programmatic accreditation is listed for Diablo Valley College’s construction management programs.
No program embeds an industry certification.