Widener University’s new Construction Management program is redefining how students prepare for careers in the building industry — combining classroom instruction with hands-on experience at active job sites across the Philadelphia region.
Launched in fall 2024, the program gives students immediate exposure to the field — with visits to major projects such as the I-95 cap project in Philadelphia, CHOP’s Morgan Center for Research and Innovation, Swarthmore College’s geothermal installation, and the Clifton Heights Middle School construction site.
Led by Dr. Kimberlee Zamora, a 20-year industry veteran, the program emphasizes professional connections, diversity, and career-ready experience. Students are already gaining internships and building lasting relationships with regional firms.
“It’s important that students spend time out in the field alongside professionals so they can understand the various stakeholders such as designers, contractors, and developers, involved from project conception to completion,” said Zamora.
