Construction Manager-In-Training (CMIT)

The best way to start your career! 

The CMIT designation promotes:

• A commitment to professional development, showing employers, clients, and co-workers that you are committed to becoming a professional, practicing construction manager
• Competence in construction management practice early in your career
• Knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles represented by a CCM and professional construction managers

The CMIT program will help you grow and develop your career.

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of Construction Management through self-study and an assessment.
CMITs study and are assessed on the Capstone publication, A History of the Practices and Procedures of Construction Management, now available online. 

You will also receive a discounted CMAA Membership, providing access to information and special pricing on products, events, workshops, webinars and networking opportunities. You will be entitled to use the industry-recognized designation CMIT following your name and  receive recognition on CMAA's website.

How the CMIT program works

The CMIT program has two phases: The Capstone Assessment and the Mentor-Protege Relationship.

The Capstone Assessment component of the program lays the foundation of knowledge and instills an understanding of the history of the construction management practices and procedures.  Candidates review the Capstone text and take the online assesment. When a passing grade of 80% is achieved, candidates earn the CMIT designation.

The Mentor-Protege Relationship is an on-going and key aspect of the CMIT program.  Mentors provide CMITs continuous guidance and support to ensure CMITs are on the right track to obtain the pre-requisite experiences to qualify for CCM certification. Mentors and proteges create and manage development plans.  As a CMIT, you may choose any CCM you currently work with, or you can access CMAA’s growing list of more than 60 qualified volunteer mentors to find a CCM mentor in your area.   To guide this process, CMAA provides mentors and proteges with the CMIT Mentor Program Guide.

CMIT is for:

• Soon to be and recent graduates of engineering, construction management or other construction-related degree programs
• Working graduate-degree candidates
• Early to mid-career individuals interested in gaining Responsible in Charge (RIC) experience on projects
• Experienced professionals dedicated to becoming a professional construction manager

Eligibility requirements

To qualify for CMIT, an applicant needs a combination of experience and/or education:

• A Bachelor's or master's degree or status as a junior or senior in a construction management or closely-related degree program at an accredited college or university
• Associate’s degree or certificate-level professionals in construction management or a closely-related field, PLUS two years of general design/construction experience
• Four years of general design/construction experience

Costs

The $195 non-member/$60 member program payment includes:

• Online CMIT text and assessment
• CMAA membership renewals for two years at $25 per year
• CMIT pin
• CMIT certificate
• Mentorship

Non-members will receive a starter year of membership with their original $195 payment.

CMIT Application Process

Provided you meet minimum education and experience requirements listed above, complete and submit the CMIT Application Package.

After applying, you will be contacted by CMAA staff.  If accepted, you will receive access information for the online Capstone text and assessment.  You will have the chance to review the text for up to 90 days and then test your knowledge with the online assessment.  With a passing score (80%), you will be enrolled in the program.