The AMEC Specialised Master’s trains future managers in construction companies to become quickly operational in roles such as project manager, business development engineer, or as part of teams delivering the most complex public and private projects.
Manage complex construction projects in all their dimensions: technical, managerial, strategic, financial and human.
Lead the design and delivery of construction projects.
Manage multidisciplinary project teams within a collaborative framework.
Control the legal, financial and operational risks associated with projects.
Drive development or transformation strategies within a construction company.
Adopt leadership practices aligned with environmental, social and human challenges in the sector.
Recent graduates (engineering, architecture, management, Master’s level)
Construction professionals or professionals from other sectors seeking career transition
Employees from partner companies aiming to move into management roles
The programme prepares recent graduates and professionals to lead construction projects in France and internationally, and to master all the skills required of a manager in a construction company.
Programme (6 months – 618 hours):
• Strategy & Business Development
• Contracts and Cost Estimation
• Project Structuring (PPP, real estate)
• Construction Methods & Delivery (site management, risk, BIM)
• Corporate Social Responsibility & Safety
• Management & Finance (cash flow, accounting)
• Human Resources & Team Management
• Law & Legal Framework (land, business, liability)
• Communication & Leadership Skills
Workshops and professional networking:
• Integration seminar
• Group projects (commercial and delivery phases)
• Site, laboratory and eco-district visits
• Student-led forward-looking conference
• CV workshops, HR coaching and public speaking training
Company placement (6 months):
• Professional thesis based on a real strategic business issue
A partnership between ESTP and leading construction companies:
Bouygues Construction, Vinci Construction, Spie Batignolles, Hilti, Socotec
A hands-on, intensive and career-focused programme, delivered by 80 expert practitioners with strong field immersion (site visits, conferences, etc.).
Outstanding employability: 97% of graduates secure employment within 6 months.
Project-based learning
Case studies, workshops and flipped classrooms
Coaching, public speaking and HR workshops
Site visits, laboratory visits and conferences
On-campus and live online learning (blended learning)
Continuous assessment during coursework (case studies, quizzes, individual and group assignments)
6-month company placement
Defence of a professional thesis addressing a real-world business issue
The programme represents 75 ECTS credits (45 coursework + 30 thesis/placement)
80 professionals from major construction companies and from finance, law, communication and HR.
Permanent ESTP academic team and dedicated programme management.
• Five-year higher education degree (engineering, business, architecture or university Master’s)
• Four-year degree plus 3 years of professional experience
• Exceptional admission pathway: https://www.estp.fr/informations-pratiques
Download, complete and submit the full application file by email.
Pre-selection based on application (CV, qualifications, career plan)
Interview with the academic and professional selection panel
Final admission decision by the jury
Applications should be sent to: informationsfc.ms@estp.fr
The AMEC Specialised Master’s trains managers capable of leading complex construction projects while integrating technical, human and financial challenges. It prepares graduates for positions of responsibility in major companies in France and internationally.
• Construction Project Engineer
• Business Development Engineer
• Programme Manager
• Project Manager
• Management Controller
• Profit Centre Manager
Alumna of the Specialised Master’s in Management in Construction Companies
The Specialised Master’s in Management in Construction Companies was extremely valuable to me because it offers a comprehensive, generalist approach. We cover all aspects of a project — administrative, financial, technical and conceptual. Everyone finds their place, and it is accessible regardless of prior background.
Yes. Part-time formats are specifically designed for professionals in employment.
Pre-selection: review of the application file and verification of prerequisites
Eligibility: interview with the academic director and industry professionals, assessment of personal profile, skills, and career objectives
Admission: final decision by the admissions board
The ECHD and MTEG Specialised Master’s programmes are registered with the RNCP.
95% of graduates secure employment within six months of completing the programme.
Yes. ESTP is Qualiopi certified under the category training activities.
Trade fairs, construction climate workshops, alumni networking evenings, professional meetings, site visits, masterclasses, and conferences.
A Specialised Master’s programme corresponds to a sixth-year qualification (Bac +6).
12 months for a full-time programme
12 to 16 months for a part-time programme, depending on the chosen track
Each programme combines theoretical and practical project-based courses, a professional assignment within a company, and a professional thesis focusing on an operational and/or strategic business issue.
