Construction Project Management Diploma
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Build the Projects That Shape Communities
Become a Construction Project Management Professional in Just 12 Months
Move into one of Canada's most in-demand industries with practical project management and construction skills that prepare you to lead projects from planning through completion.
Construction today requires more than technical knowledge. Employers need professionals who can manage budgets, schedules, contracts, safety, teams, and stakeholders while delivering increasingly complex infrastructure and building projects.
The Construction Project Management Diploma combines industry-recognized project management practices with specialized construction knowledge, preparing graduates to confidently coordinate and manage projects across Manitoba's growing construction sector.
Why Construction Project Management?
Construction is one of Canada's largest and fastest-evolving industries. As governments and private organizations continue investing in infrastructure, housing, commercial development, and industrial projects, demand continues to grow for professionals who can successfully plan, coordinate, and deliver construction projects.
Construction project managers play a critical role in bringing projects to life—balancing budgets, schedules, safety, quality, procurement, and stakeholder expectations from project initiation through completion.
The Construction Project Management Diploma prepares you with the practical leadership, technical, and project management skills needed to succeed in this rewarding and high-demand profession.
Build a Career in One of Canada's Essential Industries
From major infrastructure developments and commercial buildings to residential construction and public works, construction project management professionals are needed wherever projects are built.
Graduates are prepared for careers across sectors including:
- Commercial Construction
- Residential Construction
- Infrastructure and Transportation
- Engineering
- Government
- Utilities
- Industrial Construction
- Property Development
- Consulting
Whether coordinating site activities, managing contracts, supporting project delivery, or leading multidisciplinary teams, graduates help deliver projects that strengthen communities and support economic growth.
Throughout the program you will learn how to:
- Plan and manage construction projects from initiation through close-out
- Prepare project budgets, schedules, estimates, and procurement plans
- Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Apply construction health and safety standards and regulatory requirements
- Manage contracts, tendering, procurement, and vendor relationships
- Coordinate contractors, trades, consultants, and project stakeholders
- Use project management technologies and digital tools to support project delivery
Why PACE?
Learn from experienced construction and project management professionals while developing practical, job-ready skills through applied learning and real-world construction scenarios.
Program highlights include:
- Industry-developed curriculum informed by construction, engineering, and project management professionals
- Practical application of PMBOK® project management principles within construction environments
- Hands-on learning using construction drawings, estimating exercises, schedules, and industry case studies
- Specialized training in construction estimating, procurement, planning, drafting, and occupational health and safety
- WHMIS certification included as part of the program
- Industry-recognized instructors with practical construction project management experience
- Resume building and career preparation to support your transition into the workforce
- Career-focused learning designed to prepare graduates for Manitoba's growing construction industry
Designed with Industry. Built for Employment.
This program was developed in collaboration with senior leaders from construction, engineering, government, and project delivery organizations to ensure graduates develop the practical skills employers are looking for. As the program graduates its first cohorts, employment and graduate outcome data will be added here.
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Key Features
Specialized Construction Focus
Develop advanced project management skills through the lens of construction, including safety, estimating, drafting, procurement, and construction project execution.
Aligned with PMBOK®
Curriculum follows PMI best practices
Applied, Hands-On Learning
Engage with real construction drawings, cost models, feasibility assessments, case studies, and industry-standard tools.
Full-Time, Cohort-Based Format
Complete an immersive one-year program designed for rapid skill development and strong peer and industry connections.
Comprehensive Project Management Training
Gain transferable skills in communication, planning, quality, risk, budgeting, reporting, and leadership applicable across industries.
Industry-Informed Curriculum
Developed with input from senior construction and engineering professionals from the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba Hydro, WSP, Colliers Project Leaders, and others.
Career-Focused Employment Preparation
Includes resume building, job search techniques, Indigenous Insights, team dynamics training, academic writing, and exposure to emerging industry technologies.
Internship
Apply what you've learned in a professional workplace through a supervised internship with one of PACE's industry partners.
Your internship allows you to:
Many students identify their internship as one of the most valuable parts of the program, providing hands-on experience that complements classroom learning.