Construction Manager-In-Training (CMIT) Program

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 of your comprehension of CMAA’s Capstone publication, A History of the Practices and Procedures of Construction Management. 
 
You will be entitled to use the industry-recognized designation CMIT following your name and will continue to do so with annual renewal of your enrollment in the program. You will also receive a discounted CMAA Membership, providing access to information and special pricing on products, events, workshops, webinars and networking opportunities. 

How the CMIT program works

The CMIT program has two phases: The Capstone Assessment and the Mentor-Protégé Relationship.
 
The Capstone Assessment component of the program lays the foundation of knowledge and instills an understanding of the history of construction management practices and procedures.  Candidates are required to read the Capstone publication and complete the online assessment. When a passing grade of 80% is achieved, candidates earn the CMIT designation and are enrolled in the CMIT Program.
 
The Mentor-Protégé Relationship is an on-going and key aspect of the CMIT program.  Mentors provide CMITs guidance and support to ensure CMITs are on the right track to obtain the project experience needed to qualify for CCM certification. Mentors and protégés create and manage development plans.  As a CMIT, you may choose any CCM you currently work with, or you can access CMAA’s growing roster of CCM’s who have expressed interest in mentoring.   To guide this process, CMAA provides mentors and protégés with the CMIT Mentor Program Guide.

CMIT is for:

  • Soon to be and recent graduates of accredited engineering, architecture, or construction management degree programs
  • Working graduate-degree candidates
  • Early career individuals focused on pursing the CCM credential by connecting with a CCM
  • Experienced professionals dedicated to becoming a professional construction manager

Eligibility requirements

To qualify for CMIT, an applicant must meet one of the following criteria relative to education and experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
  • 75 credit hours toward a Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management program
  • Associate’s degree or certificate in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
  • At least four years of general design/construction experience

Fees

Program enrollment requires an individual to maintain active CMAA membership status in addition to program fees.
 
For Students
Initial Enrollment
Member $60 
Non-Member* $90 
 
Renewal Rate - Years 2 & 3** $35 
 
For Young Professionals
Initial Enrollment
Member $75 
Non-Member* $195 
 
Annual Renewal Rate $65 
 
For Mega Member Personnel
Initial Enrollment $60 
Renewal Rate $45 
 
*Includes 1 year CMAA membership
**Students receive discounted renewal rates for 2 years, then pay applicable professional rate.

CMIT Application Process

Provided you meet minimum education and experience requirements listed above, click the button below to apply.

After applying, you will be contacted by CMAA staff.  If accepted, you will receive access information for the online Capstone publication and assessment.  You will have the chance to review the publication 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.