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Graduate and Alumni Surveys

2021 Spring Students

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Student 1Student 2Student 3Student 4Student 5Student 6Student 7Student 8
Your firmSCA/AECOMTexas InstrumentsPrism Hotels & Resorts RPMX ConstructionVerizon LennarCity of DallasArcher Western Contractors
Your company phone number516-661-1985Na214-218-0212214-239-4722214-298-1001305-301-6806214-671-0338817-640-3898
Your firm's locationNew York CityRichardson Dallas, TXPlano, TXRichardson, TX1707 Market Pl Blvd #210, Irving TXDallas, TX Irving, Texas
Your firm's primary businessInstitutional BuildingsSemiconductor Manufacturer Hospitality hotel operations management and development Excavation
Telecommunications 4695875200Construction GC
Did the Construction Management program at Dallas College help you prepare to get a job in construction management?YesNoYesNoYesYesYesYes
Did the Construction Management program at Dallas College help you advance in you career in construction management?YesNoYesYesYesYesYesYes
Are there any broad based knowledge items that you need in your work that the CM program can address with future graduates?Estimation/construction management Bachelor's DegreeMonitoring, tracking, reportingMore computer software literacyNoYesN/AMore Hands on teaching
Are there any technical knowledge items that you use in your work that the CM program can address with future graduates?schedulingCan't get a CM position with just an Associates. NoMore computer software literacyNoYesN/AMore focus on take-offs, quantities etc
Is there any technology you would like us to use to better prepare students for the workplace?BIM Estimating softwareMicrosoft excel and onscreen takeoff software More computer software literacyAuto CADDYes, ipadN/ABIM
Are there any soft skill items that you need in your work that the CM program can address with future graduates?communication/problem solving Spanish?Conflict management Learn how to communicate with other people that have different levels of CM knowledgeNoYes, organizingN/APublic speaking and running meetings
Are there any items we are currently doing that you feel we need to update or change?NAYou need more advanced class options like a skill or trade; especially if the student has never worked in the construction industry. NoFocus more on real job experiences rather than relying on textbooks NoI don't knowN/AAdd OSHA 30 certification to the program
Any additional comments?NAEven though I have an Associates in CM, I can't get a job in construction unless I start as a grunt; so, what's the point in getting the Associates Degree if the bare minimum for a CM position without experience is a Bachelors Degree? The only good thing about this degree, is that some high paying jobs only require an Associates Degree. At least I have that going for me.NoMore hands on projects would be beneficial. Either with tools or software based projects NoThanksN/AWouldn’t be where I’m at without this program, keep up the good work
QuestionStudent 9Student 10Student 11Student 12Student 13Student 14Student 15Student 16Student 17
Your firmMart IncBHPGeneral MotorsDynamic Systems IncLMEC Investment Group, LLCW&W-AFCO SteelWebber, LLCZ Constructors Nationwide, LLCCarmen Arif
Your company phone number214-687-8896+61 08 6321 6099714-310-2131214-351-7500214-991-6157817-832-5994214-500-5219972-682-1435146-964-42211
Your firm's locationIrving, TXPerth, Western Australia Detroit MIDallasDallas / Fort WortOklahoma City, OKThe Woodlands, TxRichardson, TXRichardson
Your firm's primary businessGeneral ContractorMiningAutomobile MakerPlumbing and Mechanical ContractorNew Home Building and RemodelingStructural Steel FabricationCivil ConstructionGeneral ContractorReal Estate
Did the Construction Management program at Dallas College help you prepare to get a job in construction management?YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Did the Construction Management program at Dallas College help you advance in you career in construction management?YesYesNoYesYes NoYesYes
Are there any broad based knowledge items that you need in your work that the CM program can address with future graduates?More hands-on in field workNoMore project management classesThink all was covered at some pointACAD and BIM 3D Modelsn/aPay Applications and more scheduling workAn internship
Are there any technical knowledge items that you use in your work that the CM program can address with future graduates?Field experience Project controls and project cost reportingMore on building a house or commercial building from the ground up. Step by step and how to manage each step. Familiarity breeds success. Revit BIM 360improve scheduling and practical applicationBluebeam Revun/aNoAn internship
Is there any technology you would like us to use to better prepare students for the workplace?Construction platforms like Newport, Projectmates, Plangrid etcPrimavera in the planning classes and NavisworksSketchup, Bluebeam, Autocad, and Microsoft Excel. NoMore hands on and more extensive curriculum for the Survey classesModellingn/aMicrosoft Project An internship
Are there any soft skill items that you need in your work that the CM program can address with future graduates?N/aNoInterpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, Large Group Public SpeakingNoACAD BIMnon/aNoAn internship
Are there any items we are currently doing that you feel we need to update or change?Nothing I can think of NoI'm not upto date on the current curriculum. NoProject Management Software I don't know what you are doing nowna/NoAn internship
Any additional comments?Nothing right nowNoI truly loved the construction mgmt program at North Lake College. I feel if I wouid have stayed in TX, I'd still be in construction mgmt in some type of role, as construction is so much more preva​lant in TX. In MI its been much more difficult to find a job in construction mgmt and even get interviews to try to get a job....This struggle has led me to taking a job with General Motors as a maintenance group leader. My degree has helped me land this job. Nononenon/aThanks for a great program. None
QuestionStudent 18Student 19Student 20Student 21Student 22Student 23Student 24Student 25Student 26
Your firmCasablanca ConstructionGrumaDesert Steel Co., Inc.Dallas CollegeAndres Construction Services AutoBuilders General Contracting, LLCIcon ElectricStratus Systems, LLCSealy & Co.
Your company phone numberN/A956-330-2995972-790-7975972-860-7874214-521-2118469-342-0350972-429-1300214-579-5757214-692-9600
Your firm's locationDFW5601 Executive Dr. Irving, Suite 700, TX 750383613 Kim Drive, Irving, TX 75061DFW Education center Dallas, Texas Allen, TexasDallas, Texas10490 Vista Park Road Dallas, Texas 75238 USA8401 North Central Expwy, Ste 150, Dallas, TX
Your firm's primary businessRemodelingFood ManufacturingDesert Steel Co., Inc.Education in ConstructionCommercial and Multi-Family ConstructionAutoBuilders General ContractorsElectrical SubcontractorStratus can provide a variety of Commercial, Healthcare, University and other General Industries Services. Project range from underground plumbing/piping, plumbing rough-ins, plumbing finish out, Steam/condensate and chilled water systems, cooling tower systems and heat exchangers.Commercial Real Estate
Did the Construction Management program at Dallas College help you prepare to get a job in construction management?YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Did the Construction Management program at Dallas College help you advance in you career in construction management?YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Are there any broad based knowledge items that you need in your work that the CM program can address with future graduates?Specific codes pertaining to general construction Additional knowledge in Procore, Bluebeam, & Autodesk Construction Cloud. Course on Construction Industry InsuranceHands on and technological training in CM.none that I can think ofNeeds more emphasis on the money side of constructionN/AInternshipsSoft skills in addition to field knowledge
Are there any technical knowledge items that you use in your work that the CM program can address with future graduates?N/AAutoCAD and Revit.Microsoft 365Leadership, Customer service skillsthe importance of taking work progress photos at the jobsite Not to my knowledgeN/AInternships with local construction companiesExcel Skills (formulas, Vlookup, etc)
Is there any technology you would like us to use to better prepare students for the workplace?N/A Procore, Bluebeam, & Autodesk Construction Cloud. Computers - Microsoft BIM, Augmented and virtual reality, Bluebeam for takeoffs, BIM/RevitProject Management Softwares such as ProCoreEmail - a large percentage of your job will be sending and receiving thousands of emails. Knowing how to compose an email and how to organize your emails will be a huge help.all new technology available is good right now. Software (Procore, Excel, etc)
Are there any soft skill items that you need in your work that the CM program can address with future graduates?N/AAdditional collaborative team-based projects.NOSelf management, commercial awareness.none that I can think ofCan't think of any at this timeDecision making and negotiating - most of your job will be communicating with other. Learning how to make quick decisions, negotiate, and resolve conflicts will be a huge help. First Aid / Medical Response See above, Excel skills
Are there any items we are currently doing that you feel we need to update or change?N/AOffer continuing education classes for alumni to take for Revit, Procore, etc.NOI would like to see a blue print reading 2 class. Advanced print reading. none that I can think ofAs far as I can tell, the program has steadily worked to improve the curriculum and staffN/Ano. Alumni engagement / networking
Any additional comments?N/AOffer continuing education classes for alumni to take for Revit, Procore, etc.NO"All in all it is a great program.
I would like to see a class or part of a class where students can role play as CM's and decisions they make can have different outcomes which will create discussion, problem solving and teamwork. Those who are apprehensive will get a chance to voice an opinion. "none that I can think ofI highly recommend the program to anyone expressing an interest in construction.N/Anonone

2020-2021 Students

Quest​ionStudent 1Student 2Student 3Student 4
Year/Semester Graduating2020Fall 2020Spring 20212022
With what degree/certificate are you completing in the CM Program?Associates in Applied Science Construction Management - Commercial TrackAssociates in Applied Science Construction Management - Commercial TrackAssociate in Applied Science Construction Management - Residential TrackAssociate in Applied Science Construction Management - Residential Track
Were you working in construction while attending classes at Dallas College?YesYesYesYes
Are you employed in construction now?YesYesYesNo
Is your current position in management?YesNoYesNo
When did you begin your current job/position?11/5/20196/16/20201/10/20101/3/2021
What is your employer's name?StructureTone SouthwestThe George D. Alan CompanyTexas Best Flooring Company Inc. Fargo Consultants Inc
Where is your firm/company located?Dallas1839 W Shady Grove Rd, Grand Prairie, TexasDallas Texas Dallas
If you are willing to share, what is your current salary?Between $60,000 and $70,000Between $40,000 and $50, 000$70,000 or more 
How would you rate Dallas College's Construction Management Program?Exceeds ExpectationExceeds ExpectationExceeds ExpectationExceeds Expectation
What program courses have helped you the most in your job?Blueprint ReadingEstimating, Blueprint Reading, Scheduling, OSHA, Capstone I did both the residential MGT and construction Technology Degrees. I think that most of my construction classes and working in the lab benefited me to excel in my job.
SLO 1A - My classroom experiences in the Dallas College Construction Management Program have helped me to apply effective oral communication.Strongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly Agree
SLO 1B - My classroom experiences in the Dallas College Construction Management Program have helped me to apply effective written communication.Strongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgree
SLO 2 - My classroom experiences in the Dallas College Construction Management Program have helped me to apply the skills to estimate quantities and costs for the bidding process in a construction project.NeutralStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly Agree
SLO 3 - My classroom experiences in the Dallas College Construction Management Program have helped me to apply the aptitude to schedule a basic construction project.AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgree
SLO 4 - My classroom experiences in the Dallas College Construction Management Program have helped me to apply current technology related to the construction process.NeutralStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly Agree
SLO 5 - My classroom experiences in the Dallas College Construction Management Program have helped me to apply the interpretation of contract construction documents used in managing a construction project.Strongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly Agree
SLO 6 - My classroom experiences in the Dallas College Construction Management Program have helped me to apply basic principles of construction accounting.NeutralStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgree
SLO 7 - My classroom experiences in the Dallas College Construction Management Program have helped me to apply basic surveying techniques used in building layout.NeutralStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly Agree;Agree
SLO 8 - My classroom experiences in the Dallas College Construction Management Program have improved my ability to understand basic principles of ethics in the construction industry.AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly Agree
SLO 9 - My classroom experiences in the Dallas College Construction Management Program have improved my ability to understand the fundamentals of contracts, codes and regulations that govern a construction project.AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly Agree
SLO 10 - My classroom experiences in the Dallas College Construction Management Program have improved my ability to understand basic construction methods, materials, and regulations that govern a construction project.AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly Agree
SLO 11 - My classroom experiences in the Dallas College Construction Management Program have improved my ability to understand basic safety hazards on a construction site and standard prevention measures.AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly Agree
SLO 12 - My classroom experiences in the Dallas College Construction Management Program have improved my ability to understand basic principles of structural design.AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly Agree;Agree
SLO 13 - My classroom experiences in the Dallas College Construction Management Program have improved my ability to understand basic principles of environmental systems (mechanical/electrical/plumbing).AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly Agree
Describe concepts/technology that you did not learn in the program, that you are using in your job?I am using bluebeam on a daily basis and did not know if it while in school.No project is perfect. The drawings, in a sense, are perfect but out in the field problems will occur. I am a flooring inspector for multiple flooring types and a certified flooring installer. I just think this program is missing a whole class dedicated to flooring finishes. From sub floors, to testing, to sub floor prep, under layments, to different flooring types. To trouble shooting problems and methods to cure them. I could teach this class at some point in the future. Measuring the weight and resistance of materials
In your current position, would you be willing to mentor a student in this program?YesNoYesYes
In your current position, would you be willing to allow a student to shadow you?YesNoYesYes
Are you transferring to a 4-year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree?NoNoNoYes
If so, what degree?  I have a Master Degree and a BA. I am going to law school for consturtion litigationBachelor's degree - structural engineering
Do you mind sharing which 4-year institution?  University of North TexasUniversity of North Texas
If your answer is 'other', will you please share where you are planning to attend?  UNT law school as it's the least expensive and they have a night law school 
Are they accepting a good portion of your Dallas Construction Management credits?  YesYes
Would you be interested in serving on our Industry Advisory Board for one or two years as a recent graduate?YesYesYesYes

2019-2020 Students

​​​​​​​​Q​​uestionStudent 1Student 2Student 3Student 4Student 5Student 6Student 7Student 8
Year/Semester GraduatingSP 20202020SP2020SPfall 2020Spring 20202020SP2020SP2020 SPRING
With what degree/certificate are you completing in the CM Program?Associates in Applied Science Construction Management - Commercial TrackAssociates in Applied Science Construction Management - Commercial TrackCM Certificate - Commercial Construction Assistant SuperintendentAssociates in Applied Science Construction Management - Commercial TrackAssociates in Applied Science Construction Management - Commercial TrackAssociates in Applied Science Construction Management - Commercial TrackAssociates in Applied Science Construction Management - Commercial TrackAssociates in Applied Science Construction Management - Commercial Track
Were you working in construction while attending classes at North Lake College?YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Are you employed in construction now?YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Is your current position in management?NoNoNoNoYesNoYesYes
When did you begin your current job/position?7/10/20168/13/20188/13/20185/1/20162/4/20182/7/20174/1/20201/5/2020
What is your employer's name?Jose MoralesBasic IDIQ, IncBasic IDIQ, IncReynolds custom homesOden Hughes ConstructionTriple J'S & BTilson HomesTropical Pro's Construction
Where is your firm/company located?Dallas Texas.Local office in Fort Worth, TXLocal office in Fort Worth, TXMckinneyAustin, TXDallasThroughout TexasDFW
If you are willing to share, what is your current salary?Between $30,000 and $40,000Between $60,000 and $70,000Between $40,000 and $50, 000Between $30,000 and $40,000$70,000 or moreBetween $30,000 and $40,000$70,000 or more 
How would you rate North Lake College's Construction Management Program?Exceeds ExpectationMeets ExpectationExceeds ExpectationMeets ExpectationMeets ExpectationExceeds ExpectationExceeds ExpectationMeets Expectation
What program courses have helped you the most in your job?All of them.All helped! Helped MOST... Scheduling, Estimating, Accident Prevention, Contracts and SpecificationsAll of themEstimating course, blueprint reading, construction managementHonestly, all of them in their own way! Any information towards my career is helpful!All of themMaterials & Methods, Blueprint, CM2, CO-OPConstruction Management 2
SLO 1A - My classroom experiences in the North Lake College Construction Management Program have helped me to apply effective oral communication.Strongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgree
SLO 1B - My classroom experiences in the North Lake College Construction Management Program have helped me to apply effective written communication.Strongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgree
SLO 2 - My classroom experiences in the North Lake College Construction Management Program have helped me to apply the skills to estimate quantities and costs for the bidding process in a construction project.Strongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeNeutral
SLO 3 - My classroom experiences in the North Lake College Construction Management Program have helped me to apply the aptitude to schedule a basic construction project.Strongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgree
SLO 4 - My classroom experiences in the North Lake College Construction Management Program have helped me to apply current technology related to the construction process.Strongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgree
SLO 5 - My classroom experiences in the North Lake College Construction Management Program have helped me to apply the interpretation of contract construction documents used in managing a construction project.Strongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly Agree
SLO 6 - My classroom experiences in the North Lake College Construction Management Program have helped me to apply basic principles of construction accounting.Strongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeNeutral
SLO 7 - My classroom experiences in the North Lake College Construction Management Program have helped me to apply basic surveying techniques used in building layout.Strongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgree
SLO 8 - My classroom experiences in the North Lake College Construction Management Program have improved my ability to understand basic principles of ethics in the construction industry.Strongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly Agree
SLO 9 - My classroom experiences in the North Lake College Construction Management Program have improved my ability to understand the fundamentals of contracts, codes and regulations that govern a construction project.Strongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgree
SLO 10 - My classroom experiences in the North Lake College Construction Management Program have improved my ability to understand basic construction methods, materials, and regulations that govern a construction project.Strongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgree
SLO 11 - My classroom experiences in the North Lake College Construction Management Program have improved my ability to understand basic safety hazards on a construction site and standard prevention measures.Strongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly Agree
SLO 12 - My classroom experiences in the North Lake College Construction Management Program have improved my ability to understand basic principles of structural design.Strongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly AgreeAgreeNeutral
SLO 13 - My classroom experiences in the North Lake College Construction Management Program have improved my ability to understand basic principles of environmental systems (mechanical/electrical/plumbing).Strongly AgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgreeAgreeStrongly AgreeStrongly AgreeAgree
Describe concepts/technology that you did not learn in the program, that you are using in your job?Hands on practice with tools.N/AN/AN/aI can’t think of anything, this program literally covered everything.NoneSpanish? lol, seriously can't think of a single oneOrganizing work related accounts and receipts for end of the year Tax/profit ratio
In your current position, would you be willing to mentor a student in this program?NoYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
In your current position, would you be willing to allow a student to shadow you?NoYesYesYesNoYesYesYes
Are you transferring to a 4-year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree?NoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
If so, what degree? N/AN/A     
Do you mind sharing which 4-year institution?   University of North TexasTexas A&M University, College Station   
If your answer is 'other', will you please share where you are planning to attend? N/A      
Are they accepting a good portion of your North Lake Construction Management credits?   YesYes   
Would you be interested in serving on our Industry Advisory Board for one or two years as a recent graduate?NoYesYesNoNoYesYesYes