This field deals with the sustainable development dimensions of the country and issues related to improving the quality of projects and preserving national assets, including all projects across the country such as residential complexes, administrative and commercial complexes, hospitals, airports, industrial complexes, infrastructure, and many other projects.

The aim of this field is to empower specialists to manage civil projects and optimize project management to achieve their goals, enhance productivity and quality levels, and complete projects within the specified time and budget, implementing scientific methods in line with international and national standards. Additionally, one of the important goals of this field is to address management challenges at all project levels, including financial issues, scheduling, resource allocation and leveling, considering risks, and guiding projects to ensure the satisfaction of all stakeholders. Construction engineering and management can be implemented in all projects of the public sector, public institutions, and the private sector.

According to Higher Education Resolutions, this field has the following objectives to achieve sustainable development at the national level and improve the quality of projects:

• Mastering important scientific works and international and national standards in engineering and construction management.
• Familiarity with advanced research methods in the field of engineering and construction management.
• Achieving the latest scientific, research, and technological foundations in the field of engineering and construction management.
• Innovation in scientific and research fields and contributing to the advancement and expansion of the boundaries of knowledge.
• Mastery in teaching, research, planning, execution, guidance, supervision, evaluation, analysis, and solving scientific issues and addressing the scientific problems of society in one of the fields of project management and construction to perform tasks in the research and educational system of the country or managerial and strategic duties in government organizations and planning institutions of the country.
• Dissemination and production of engineering and construction management knowledge in line with the cultural characteristics and specific conditions of the country.

Graduates of this field, by familiarizing themselves with the principles and foundations of engineering and construction management and appropriate and correct methods of managing various projects, as well as acquiring the necessary skills regarding the subsystems of engineering and construction management in projects, will be able to scientifically implement the engineering and project management processes, including ten subsystems according to relevant standards, in various types of projects and provide higher quality and more sustainable outcomes.

The roles and capabilities of graduates in this field include:

• Training the specialized workforce needed by society
• Conducting advanced research on the challenges of construction management and engineering in the country
• Managing architectural and construction projects
• Planning, managing, and coordinating project execution
• Supervising construction work, including general and high-level supervision
• Acting as the responsible engineer for construction and execution phases from the initial stage to project completion
• Supervising the selection of building components and elements
• Engaging in project management and construction education
• Collaborating and partnering with other specialists and stakeholders in building design and execution

In addition to the above, graduates of this field will have the necessary executive and research capabilities to solve issues in construction engineering and management. Some of these capabilities include:

• Analyzing and designing systems and evaluating and controlling civil projects
• Managing projects and contracts in legal, economic, and executive dimensions
• Handling contract and construction law matters
• Planning and controlling projects
• Leading and directing human resources
• Analyzing various materials and construction methods and specific technologies

• Engineering economics, financial management, and project accounting
• Managing safety, health, and the environment
• Analyzing construction operations and maintaining large projects
• Optimizing the use of machinery and methods for repairing and strengthening structures and advanced construction materials
• Promoting sustainable development in construction
• Addressing other executive issues in civil and construction projects

Graduates of this field, in addition to providing engineering and construction management services as independent consultants or contractors in the private sector for various projects, can collaborate with all governmental and public institutions responsible for planning and executing projects, including infrastructure and other areas.