U.S. Army Engineer Regiment
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Engineer Credentialing
9 Dec 2015
Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
U.S. Army Engineer Regiment
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Certified Construction Manager
(CCM)
Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) www.cmaanet.org
Construction Management Certification Institute
U.S. Army Engineer Regiment
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Certification Requirements
CCMs apply effective management
techniques to the planning, design, and
construction of a project from inception
to completion for the purpose of
controlling time, cost and quality. CCMs
are highly marketable and are
accredited by the Construction
Managers Certification Institute.
Target Populations:
Degree
Experience
Training
Exam
4- Year Bachelors
(*Qualifying Degree)
2-year Degree
(* Qualifying Degree)
48 Months (**RIC)
48 Months** + 4 Years
No Degree
48 Months** + 8 Years
Direct experience in managing general design/ construction projects
None required, study kit available ($550), 3-day pre-course through CMAA,
online distance learning course ($1099)
4-hour / 200 Multiple Choice / $425 application, $275 Exam
• 12A, 120A, 12H
Possible Coop Degree Program:
None available at this time
Reimbursement-eligible Fees:
Certification Map
• Exam Prep
• Exam
• Certificate Application and Renewal
• Continuing Education Req’t
Eligible KD &
Broadening
Assignments
Experience
Plt Ldr (Constr)
Co XO (Constr)
S3C
Survey Design OIC
TEC DP
Exam
Co Cdr (Constr)
Co Cdr (Prime Pwr)
USACE Project OIC
CCM
USACE Assignment
DPW
USACE Dist Cdr
USACE Staff
Construction BN
CDR
Talent Management Consideration:
* Qualifying Degrees – Const Mng, Const En
Tech, Const Sci, Chem En, Civ En, EE,
Indust En, Architectural En, Architecture
** Responsible-in-charge
Certification Map
Eligible KD &
Broadening
Assignments
2/4yr Degree
Vertical PLT WO1
Experience
Survey/Design
CWOIC
Construction Tech
(prime power)
Exam
EN BDE Staff
White House
Facilities Manager
CCM
DIV/Corp Staff
USAES
CCM Qualification Matrix
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U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
U.S. Army Engineer Regiment
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LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design):
LEED Green Associate
LEED AP (Advanced Professional):
BD+C (Building Design + Construction)
O+M (Operations + Maintenance)
ID+C (Interior Design + Construction
ND (Neighborhood Development)
Homes
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
Green Associate (LEED-GA)
U.S Green Building Council www.usgbc.org
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Certification Requirements
LEED GA have a basic understanding
of LEED and green building concepts.
They have documented understanding
of the most current green principles and
practices. This knowledge and
experience can be attained through
educational, work or volunteer
experience. USACE is a member of
USGBC and personnel have access to
free educational resources in order to
qualify.
Degree
None
Experience
None
Training
Exam
•Possible Coop Degree Program: N/A
Reimbursement-eligible Fees:
• Exam Prep
• Exam
• Certificate Application and Renewal
• Continuing Education Req’t
• USACE is a USGBC member. Members of
the Regiment can access free educational
resources and pay reduced fees
Talent Management Consideration:
2.5 Hours / 100 MC Questions
Maintain
15 CEU every 24 months
Exam
Target Populations:
• Any 12A, 120A
No Training
Eligible KD &
Broadening
Assignments
Plt Ldr (Vert Const)
Co XO (Constr)
TEC-LDP
Exam
Eligible KD &
Broadening
Assignments
Vert. Const. Co
Tech ENG
BEB Tech ENG
LEED Green Associate
TEC-LDP
Co Cdr (Constr)
USACE Project
Engineer
USACE Assignment
DPW
USACE Dist Cdr
USACE Staff
IMCOM
LEED Green Associate
Vert. Const. Co
Tech ENG
BEB Tech ENG
Const. ENG TECH
Combat Support
Hosp. Facility ENG
BDE Survey &
Design OIC
DIV Facility Planner
CORPS FP
WH Service FM
DIV Facility Planner
CORPS Facility
Planner
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
Accredited Professional (LEED-AP)
U.S Green Building Council www.usgbc.org
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Certification Requirements
LEED-AP have advanced knowledge in
sustainable building principles as well
as in a particular industry-standard
LEED rating system:
Degree
• Building Design and Construction (BD+C)
Exam
• Operations and Maintenance (O+M)
Maintain
None
Experience
LEED Project Experience Recommended
Training
LEED-GA
4 Hours / 200 MC
30 CEU every 24 months
• Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)
• Neighborhood Development (ND)
• LEED AP Homes
Target Populations:
Certificate Map
Experience
Exam
• Any 12A, 120A
Possible Coop Degree Program: N/A
TEC LDP
Eligible KD &
Broadening Assignments
TEC LDP
USACE Project
Officer (LEED
Project)
Reimbursement-eligible Fees:
• Exam Prep
• Exam
• Certificate Application and Renewal
• Continuing Education Req’t
• USACE is a USGBC member. Members of
the Regiment can access free educational
resources and pay reduced fees
Talent Management Consideration:
Certificate Map
Eligible KD &
Broadening
Assignments
Experience
Vert. Const. Co
Tech ENG
BEB Tech ENG
LEED-AP
USACE Assignment
FEST A/M
DPW
Exam
Vert. Const. Co
Tech ENG
BEB Tech ENG
Const. ENG TECH
Combat Support
Hosp. Facility ENG
BDE Survey &
Design OIC
WH Service FM
DIV Facility Planner
CORPS FP
USACE Dist Cdr
USACE Staff
IMCOM
LEED-AP
WH Service FM
DIV Facility Planner
CORPS Facility
Planner
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
U.S. Army Engineer Regiment
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Construction Documents Technologist
(CDT)
Certified Construction Contract Administrator
(CCCA)
Certified Construction Specifier
(CCS)
Construction Documents Technologist (CDT)
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) www.csinet.org/
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Certification Requirements
A certified Construction Documents
Technologist has demonstrated basic
knowledge of industry standard
construction fundamentals, contractual
relationships, and relationships &
organization of construction contract
documents. The CDT certification is a
prerequisite to three additional CSI
credentials.
Degree
No educational requirements
Experience
Training/PME
No work experience requirements
None specified, can be added to EBOLC & 120A WOBC POIs
Exam
Maintain
2-hour / 120 MC
CDT certification is lifetime, no development hours or renewal fees required
Target Populations:
• All O-1/2 12A
• All WO1 120A
• All E-6 – E-8 12H/K/N/P/R/T/W/X
Possible Coop Degree Program: N/A
Reimbursement-eligible Fees:
• Exam Prep
• Exam
• Certificate Application
Certification Map
Eligible KD &
Broadening
Assignments
Exam
Plt Ldr (Vert Const)
Co XO (Constr)
BMO
Env Off
Safety Off
CDT
Co Cdr (Constr)
USACE Proj Off
DPW
Const Mgmt Tm
FEST A / M
USACE Assignment
FEST A/M
DPW
DIV EN Planner
REAL prop off
USACE Dist Cdr
USACE Staff
IMCOM
DIV Staff
Talent Management Consideration:
Certification Map
Eligible KD &
Broadening
Assignments
Exam
V Const WO;
BEB;
Prime Power PLT
CDT
Survey & Design
CDR;
Prime Power PLT
Prime Power BN
staff;
EN BDE staff;
MEB staff;
CSH/BMO;
School Instructor
Prime Power BN
Div & Corps staff;
School
Instructor/Train- ing
Developer
Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) www.csinet.org/
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Certification Requirements
A Certified Construction Contract
Administrator has proven industrystandard knowledge in developing,
administering and enforcing
construction contracts. They understand
construction fundamentals associated
with quality assurance and quality
control; bidding and negotiating
procedures; construction observation
and inspection; preparation of contracts
for construction; and contractual
enforcement and liability.
Target Populations:
• Any 12A (1LT+), 120A (WO1+), 12H, 12N,
12T
Possible Coop Degree Program: N/A
Professional Military Education:
•Possible integration with ECCC DL
DAU Contracting Officer Representative
requirement.
Reimbursement-eligible Fees:
• Exam Prep
• Exam Application $280/$415
• Certificate Application and Renewal
• Continuing Education Req’t
Talent Management Consideration:
Degree
No req’t. Architecture, Engineering, Construction Mgmt or related recommended
Experience
2 years construction contract administration experience and CDT certified
None req’d, CCCA prep programs available
Training
Exam
Maintain
Certification Map
4-hour / 200 MC
24 Professional Development Hours each 3 years & active in the field
CDT
Experience
Eligible KD & Broadening Plt Ldr
Co XO
Assignments
BMO
Env Off
Safety Off
Certification Map
CDT
Eligible KD & Broadening V Const WO;
BEB;
Assignments
Prime Power PLT
Co Cdr
Proj Off/Engr
DPW
FEST A / M
Experience
CCCA
Exam
USACE Assignment
FEST A/M
DPW
CCCA
Exam
Survey & Design
CDR;
Prime Power PLT
Distict Cdr
District Deputy
Prime Power BN
staff;
EN BDE staff;
MEB staff;
CSH/BMO;
School Instructor
Prime Power BN
staff;
Div & Corps staff;
School
Instructor/Train- ing
Developer
Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) www.csinet.org/
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Certification Requirements
A Certified Construction Specifier is a
skilled product researcher who knows
how to investigate and identify costeffective, efficient solutions, and then
communicate those solutions through
the specifications. They understand and
have advanced skills in construction
fundamentals associated with contracts;
specification development and effective
use of spec-writing software; and
understanding how to research and
source products.
Target Populations:
Degree
Experience
Training
Maintain
Certification Map
Possible Coop Degree Program: N/A
Eligible KD &
Broadening
Assignments
• Exam Prep
• Exam
• Certificate Application and Renewal
• Continuing Education Req’t
2 yrs construction specification experience and 5 years construction contract
documents experience
None specified, CCS prep programs available
Exam
• Any 120A, 12T
Reimbursement-eligible Fees:
No req’t. Architecture, Engineering, Construction Mgmt or related
recommended
Talent Management Consideration:
Certification Map
Eligible KD &
Broadening
Assignments
4-hour / 200 MC Open Book
24 Professional Development Hours each 3 years & active in the field
CDT
Plt Ldr (Vert Const)
Co XO (Constr)
BMO
Env Off
Safety Off
CDT
V Const WO;
BEB;
Prime Power PLT
Experience
Co Cdr (Constr)
USACE Proj Off
DPW
Const Mgmt Tm
FEST A / M
Exam
USACE Assignment
FEST A/M
DPW
DIV EN Planner
Real prop off
Experience
Exam
Survey & Design
CDR;
Prime Power PLT
Prime Power BN
staff;
EN BDE staff;
MEB staff;
CSH/BMO;
School Instructor
CCS
USACE Dist Cdr
USACE Staff
IMCOM
DIV Staff
CCS
Prime Power BN
staff;
Div & Corps staff;
School
Instructor/Train- ing
Developer
U.S. Army Engineer Regiment
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