Albert School of Construction
Albert School of Construction
The ultimate blueprint for your future career
As North Carolina’s first School of Construction focused on the full project lifecycle, the Albert School of Construction at the William States Lee College of Engineering prepares the next generation of leaders to design, build and deliver complex projects.
Located in one of the nation’s leading construction markets, our program integrates engineering, construction and management excellence with hands-on learning and emerging technologies. We bridge the gap between curriculum and career through industry-integrated professional development, connecting you directly with industry professionals and employers in the construction industry.
“One key to success is to do work that has good purpose. Get involved in things that are purposeful, will sustain over time and you can feel really good about. Follow your curiosity, keep your learning curve steep, never give up.”
Learn the full project lifecycle — start to finish
You will graduate as a well-prepared professional, ready to contribute across the full project lifecycle — from initial planning and design to construction and long-term facility management of complex infrastructure.
Turn your ambition into expertise. Join a program built on a legacy of leadership and start building the future of the industry today.
The Albert advantage
First in North Carolina
At North Carolina’s first integrated school of construction and one of only a select few in the nation, you will gain the broadest education that spans design, construction and operations.
Prime Industry Access
In the #1 construction market in North Carolina and #4 nationally for construction engineering and management jobs, you will have unparalleled job opportunities as you graduate into one of America’s fastest-growing metro regions.
Industry-Based Learning
Our curriculum is co-designed with construction professionals, ensuring your education reflects latest practices, tools and workforce needs.
Cutting Edge Innovation
Gain hands-on experience with digital transformation technologies, including AI, digital twins, remote sensing and robotics.
Unrivaled ROI
With competitive tuition, paid internship, scholarship opportunities, strong job placement in a high-demand industry and median industry salaries exceeding $100,000, your return on investment will be exceptionally hard to beat.
Future-Ready Facilities
Our planned Construction Field Lab will provide you hands-on experience with equipment, modern construction methods and emerging technologies — while building your skills to plan, lead and deliver projects.
“What sets us apart is the total integration of design, engineering, construction and operations. Combined with our Charlotte location and top-tier research strengths, we are uniquely positioned to lead the future of construction education and innovation.”
— Rob Keynton, Dean, William States Lee College of Engineering
“The level of graduate that comes out of UNC Charlotte is a cut above some of the other competitors we’re recruiting from. It wasn’t just that we got lucky and hired a few good people. It was that UNC Charlotte was putting together an awesome overall program to train people to come out into the world, workforce ready.”
Jim Rhodes, senior vice president of civil and infrastructure, Wayne Brothers, Inc.
“Whether it’s the alumni we hire or the engineering students we work with, my experience has been nothing but excellence from UNC Charlotte.”
Parker Spires, Annihilare
Craig and Darla Albert
Craig and Darla Albert are proud alumni and supporters of UNC Charlotte. Darla graduated in 1983 with a bachelor’s in business and Craig, the president and chief operating officer of Bechtel Group, Inc., completed his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1985. Their philanthropy has established the Albert Engineering Leadership Scholars program and the Freeman Scholarship, both of which support high-achieving students in the University’s Honors College. In recognition of their impact, UNC Charlotte named the Albert & Freeman Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) building in their honor.