CMAA Northern California Chapter

What CMAA Northern California Chapter does

CMAA Northern California Chapter is a regional nonprofit professional membership association affiliated with the national Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), headquartered in Folsom, California, and serving construction management professionals, project owners, university students, and emerging professionals across Northern California — from San Luis Obispo to the Oregon border. The chapter operates an event-driven go-to-market model built around a recurring calendar of education webinars, golf tournaments, awards galas, networking mixers, career fairs, site tours, and the annual CMAA Rising CM Conference, supplemented by chapter-led committees for owners, membership, scholarship, communications, legal, and emerging professionals. Its products and services center on the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential, the Construction Manager In Training (CMIT) certificate, an in-person Professional CM Course based on CMAA's Body of Knowledge, the Career HQ job board ($100 per posting, 60 days), Project Achievement Awards competition ($350/entry), student scholarships (up to $23,000 annually), and the Owners Round Table Series.

The chapter's revenue model is diversified across recurring annual sponsorships (Mega $15K, CODE $10K, University $6K, Membership $5K, Website/Social $1K), transaction-based event registrations ($25–$500), job posting fees, certification study guides ($139.56), and award submission fees. It runs on a Wix-hosted website with online payment capabilities and is governed by a volunteer Executive Board comprising senior representatives from major construction firms (Hensel Phelps, Jacobs, HNTB, McCarthy, Gilbane, STV, Kitchell, VST Engineering, AP Group, 6D PMCM) and public owner agencies (SMUD, SFCTA, DGS, HGA, Sora Engineering, APSI).

The chapter pursues a community-impact mission alongside its association activities, partnering with Habitat for Humanity for Rock the Block builds in West Sacramento, Sacramento, East Bay, and Silicon Valley, and with the Construction Industry Workforce Initiative (CIWI) to support mentor training for lower-income students via the San Francisco Mission Hiring Hall. It represents or serves 21+ public and private owner organizations including federal (US Customs and Border Protection, VA, GSA, Army Corps of Engineers), Bay Area transit (BART, CCTA, SF MUNI, AC Transit, SFIA), utilities (SFPUC, EBMUD, PG&E, Santa Clara Valley Water), cities (San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, Modesto), and healthcare and education institutions (Kaiser Permanente, UCSF, SFUSD).

Name

CMAA Northern California Chapter

Legal name

CMAA Northern California Chapter

Website

https://cmaanorcal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CMAA Northern California Chapter is a Folsom-based nonprofit professional association serving construction managers, project owners, and students across Northern California through CCM certification prep, Owner Round Tables, scholarships, and a recurring calendar of education, networking, and awards events.

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Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Professional association services
• Construction management certification
• Membership networking events
• Scholarship program awards
• Education webinars training

Headquarters

HQ city

Folsom

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Sponsorships: Annual mega sponsorships ($15,000), CODE sponsorships for diversity and equity ($10,000), membership sponsorships ($5,000), university/college sponsorships ($6,000), and website/social media sponsorships ($1,000). Also includes event-specific sponsorships at various levels.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from various events including education webinars, golf tournaments, awards galas, networking mixers, site tours, and career fairs. Ticket pricing varies by member status and event type.
3. Job Posting Fees: Job postings on the CMAA NorCal website cost $100 and are posted for 60 days.
4. Project Achievement Awards: Entry fees for Project Achievement Awards submissions ($350 per entry), with additional award purchases available ($200 each).
5. Certification Materials: Sale of CCM Hard Cover Study Guide for certification preparation ($139.56).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CMAA Northern California Chapter is a nonprofit professional membership association serving construction managers and project owners across Northern California. Its core offering centers on professional development services including CCM and CMIT certification support, in-person CM courses, educational webinars, and an Owners Round Table Series, alongside member events such as the Annual Awards Gala, Golf Tournament, Holiday Mixers, and Meet the Primes networking, plus an online job board and student scholarship programs.

Product overview

CMAA Northern California Chapter offers a portfolio of professional development services centered around its core CCM (Certified Construction Manager) certification and CMIT (Construction Manager In Training) certificate programs. The organization operates Career HQ as its primary platform, providing job postings, professional development courses, and certification guidance. Additional offerings include annual events (Awards Gala, Golf Tournament), scholarship programs for students and owners, the Project Achievement Awards competition, and the Owners Round Table Series for peer learning. University partnerships span major Northern California institutions. All programs support the chapter's mission to promote construction management as a professional service.

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Products and services

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification Professional certification program for construction managers, recognized by AEC professionals and clients as the official designation for professional CMs; nearly 4,000 professionals have earned this distinction.
• Construction Manager In Training (CMIT) Certificate Entry-level certificate program helping young professionals launch and develop a successful career into the construction management industry, demonstrating competence in construction management practice.
• In-Person Professional CM Course Three-day comprehensive live instructor-led course based on CMAA's Body of Knowledge covering core construction management competencies including professional practice, program and project management, contract administration, and time management.
• Career HQ Centralized career services platform offering professional certification guidance, job postings, resume resources, and professional development materials for construction management professionals.
• Job Postings Online job board connecting construction management professionals with employers. Job postings cost $100 and are posted for 60 days.
• University Partners Program Partnership program with Northern California universities including CSU Fresno, CSU Chico, CSU East Bay, UC Davis, Stanford, San Francisco State, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, City College San Francisco, and Sacramento State.
• Owners Round Table Series Platform for project owners to gain insight on different construction methodologies and processes by exchanging information and sharing lessons learned through hosted panel discussions.
• Awards Gala Annual industry celebration and awards ceremony recognizing excellence in construction management projects and professionals; registration is $400 for members and non-members.
• Past Presidents Golf Tournament Annual golf tournament hosted by the Past President to raise funds for the Student Scholarship Program. Individual golfer entry $500; foursome entry $2,750; public owner $250; various hole and activity sponsorships from $3,000-$4,500.
• Meet the Primes Networking Event In-person networking event bringing together the Bay Area's most innovative consulting firms. CMAA Member rate $85, Non-member $125, Emerging Professional (35 and younger) $25, Public Owner Agency $25 or free with scholarship.
• Student Scholarship Program Scholarship program awarding up to $23,000 annually through five individual scholarships ($5,000, $4,000, $3,000, and two at $2,500) plus special category scholarships ($2,000 each for community college/trade school, professional certificate, and first-generation students).
• Owner Scholarship Fund Scholarship program helping defray costs for qualified project owners to attend CMAA NorCal special events and conferences, covering registration and travel expenses.
• Student CMIT Application Reimbursement Financial support program offering $75 reimbursement for CMIT application fees for students in construction management or related degree programs in Northern California.
• Project Achievement Awards Annual competition recognizing outstanding construction management projects. Submission fee of $350 for entry, with additional awards at $200 each.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to $23,000 awarded annually through scholarship program supporting Northern California students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Habitat for Humanity of SacramentocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMAA NorCal partners with Habitat for Humanity for Rock the Block community events, volunteering for home repairs, community projects, and neighborhood cleanup in West Sacramento and Sacramento areas. The chapter donates additional funds for each partner firm sponsoring these events.
• Habitat for Humanity East Bay and Silicon ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative builds with Habitat for Humanity including renovation projects with city partnerships, such as helping disabled veterans and their families in Berkeley, CA.
• Construction Industry Workforce Initiative (CIWI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIWI is the chapter's partner charity, targeting young urban adults 18-21 years old enrolled in two to four-year colleges from lower-income households. CMAA NorCal has donated $6,900 total (with $3,450 matching) to support students in mentor training with San Francisco Mission Hiring Hall.
• California State University campuses (Multiple)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partners include CSU CalPoly San Luis Obispo, CSU Chico, CSU East Bay, CSU Fresno, CSU Sacramento, and CSU San Jose for student chapter development and scholarship programs.
• UC DaviscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for student chapter development and industry-academic connection in construction management.
• Stanford UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner supporting student chapter and construction management education outreach.
• City College of San FranciscocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college partner for student chapter development and construction management career pathways.
• CMAA NationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Northern California Chapter is affiliated with CMAA National, which provides standards of practice, certification programs (CCM, CMIT), national conferences, education resources, and membership infrastructure.
• San Francisco Mission Hiring HallminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for CIWI mentor training program supporting young adults completing their mentor training.
• Holy Cross ParishminorOthersVenue location for Rock the Block community event in West Sacramento.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CMAA National: Parent organization and most direct peer. CMAA National administers the CCM credential, the Body of Knowledge, and national conferences that the NorCal chapter localizes and markets to its members.
• AGC of California: California chapter of the Associated General Contractors, a competing construction trade association that also serves general contractors, owners, and subs in the same Northern California territory.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Northern California Chapter: Competing open-shop construction trade association serving similar contractors, CMs, and owners in Northern California with overlapping education, networking, and advocacy programming.
• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Western Pacific Region: Regional chapter of the design-build industry association, serving project owners and CMs in overlapping Northern California territory with adjacent certification and education programming.
• CMAA Southern California Chapter: Sibling CMAA regional chapter covering Southern California, offering the same membership, certification, and event model in a different geography. Useful structural and programming benchmark.

Broad incumbents

• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) San Francisco Section: Adjacent engineering professional society with overlapping public-sector owner relationships (transportation, water, municipal infrastructure) in the same Northern California geography.
• AIA California (American Institute of Architects): Statewide architectural professional association serving design-side constituents in the same construction ecosystem, competing for some of the same owner-agency sponsorships.

Emerging players

• Lean Construction Institute: Methodology-focused construction association offering training and certification (e.g., Last Planner System) that intersects with CMAA's owner-methodology programming for the same NorCal owner base.

Others

• ENR (Engineering News-Record) California: Industry media outlet covering Northern California construction projects, rankings, and awards that intersect with CMAA NorCal's Project Achievement Awards and recognition programming.
• Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) San Francisco Bay Area Chapter: AEC-industry business development association serving marketing and business development professionals at the same architecture, engineering, and construction firms that employ CMAA NorCal members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cmaanorcal
• Instagraminstagram.com/cmaa.norcal
• Xx.com/cmaanorcal
• Facebookfacebook.com/CMAAnorCal

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

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