Header in a Construction Project Manager Resume
Contact details in resumes are tempting since they are on the top and hiring managers read or scan resumes in an obvious manner. Adding too many details in the header will never make your construction project manager resume stand out. Contradictorily, it will mess up other sections as well you chance to get an interview call. Refer to the example above.
When you add a lot of details in the header the one page resume get lengthy leaving not enough room for other sections. To write exceptional header in a construction project manager resume refer to the examples below.
RightCorpus Christi, Texas
+1 361-314-1691
barbaranichols@gmail.com
Wrong1067 Washington Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78476
+1 361-314-1691
Birthday: April 6, 1998
Age: 25 years old
Tropical zodiac: Aries
barbaranichols@gmail.comHeight: 5' 4" (163 cm)
Weight: 167.9 pounds (76.3 kg)
Blood type: O+
Resume Summary in a Construction Project Manager Resume
Summary statement similar to a header falls in the upper half of your construction project manager resume immediately after contact details. The scope to write a summary is vast because you have ample opportunity to convince the hiring manager. How?
Combine a strong history of working background with skills and education. Add power verbs and keywords from the job description published by hiring managers. Refer to the example above. Create exclusive phrases targeting the company line of work (of course from the job description again) in the summary to make it stand out.
Create a short paragraph without adding complex and confusing details. For easy reference here are two examples of how to create a summary in a construction project manager resume.
RightWrongWork Experience in a Construction Project Manager Resume
Employment hiring managers tend to treat resumes in a different way when it is all about the work history that matters. To write experience in a resume is a similar context as to writing the summary statement.
It must demonstrate an example of achievement from the past job, education, handling clients, vendors, and rest other affairs. The experience section in a resume has a wide scope when written in a reverse chronological format.
Including relevant skills in your construction project manager resume makes a great difference helping it stand out from others. Having said that, here are examples showing you how to write work experience in a construction project manager resume.
RightSenior Construction Project Manager
Infinity Projects LLP
Corpus Christi, Texas
2021-Present
- Saved 12% keeping in focus the project cost at the final completion stage initially having a budget of $30M.
- Drafted a cost-effective budget for 140 high-rise luxury units having a face value of $110M. Additionally managed the project to completion.
- Ensured compliance regarding work place safety, especially for workers of high-rise projects eventually reducing the fatal rate of accidents.
- Developed and completed 3 small-scale industrial projects having a market value of $20M saving 11% cost on completion.
Junior Construction Project Manager
Zodiac Home Projects
Corpus Christi, Texas
2018-2021
- Settled disputes with local authorities regarding project design and land along with maintaining the mutual interest of the company and the surrounding environment.
- Supervised a huge labor force of 22 project managers, 48 supervisors, 130 work charge associates, and 300+ labours.
- Reduced the accident rates by 70% at project sites by introducing and implementing safety compliance at Zodiac Construction LLP.
- Collaborated with a team of software engineers to develop a dedicated system to monitor stock, inventory, payroll, and project status.
Entry-Level Construction Project Manager
Z&T Developments
Corpus Christi, Texas
2016-2018
- Supervised project sites, managed work charge associates, and scheduled their daily tasks generating status reports for senior construction project managers.
- Tested the quality of the construction material at state quality control labs and documented the lab reports for further process.
- Assisted a senior project manager in preparing new project documents for approval by state-authorized development associations and bank loans for funds.
- Inspected safety equipment on project sites regularly and documented their status in the system for record purposes.
WrongSenior Construction Project Manager
Infinity Projects LLP
Corpus Christi, Texas
2021-Present
- Saved 12% keeping in focus the project cost.
- Drafted cost-effective budgets for 140 high-rise.
- Ensured compliance regarding work place safety.
- Developed and completed 3 small-scale projects.
Junior Construction Project Manager
Zodiac Home Projects
Corpus Christi, Texas
2018-2021
- Settled a difference with local authorities for clients.
- Supervised a huge labor force schedule.
- Reduced the accident rates by 70% at construction projects site.
- Collaborated with construction managers for construction projects.
Entry-Level Construction Project Manager
Z&T Developments
Corpus Christi, Texas
2016-2018
- Supervised project site position, managed work charge associates.
- Tested tools and quality of the construction material.
- Assisted senior a project manager in preparing new project documents.
- Inspected safety equipment on project sites regularly.
Skills in a Construction Project Manager Resume
Core competencies matter the most when you are applying for a highly competitive job position that requires commendable academics and skills. The construction project manager profile is the same. There's a lot in here in terms of technicalities.
To write exclusive skills in a construction project manager resume refer to the examples below.
Right- Construction management
- Scheduling work
- Budgeting and estimation
- Project management
- Team management
- Managing large scale projects
- Planning & legal compliance
- Commercial & residential development
- Building codes and regulations
- Negotiation skills
- Risk management
- Work place safety
- Analysing site health
- Legal & safety compliance
- Competition analysis
- Leadership skills
Wrong- Construction management, scheduling work, budgeting and estimation, project management, team management, managing large scale projects, planning & legal compliance, commercial & residential development, building codes and regulations, negotiation skills, risk management, work place safety, analysing site health, legal & safety compliance, and competition analysis
Education in a Construction Project Manager Resume
If you go through the example of construction project manager resume above the education section will appear different. Firstly, it is in the reverse chronological format. The highest degree on the top. Second, there's a separate bullet point regarding relevant coursework.
By doing this your resume appears professional and well-optimized. An optimized resume will not only convince the hiring managers but also dramatically increase your chances of an interview call.
To create a similar context we have depicted examples of how to create education section in a construction project manager resume. Here they are.
RightMaster's of International Construction Management (MICM)
Texas School for Design, Construction and Planning
Corpus Christi, Texas
Graduation: 2016
- Relevant Coursework: Civil engineering, International project management, Advanced construction management, Global construction operations, Transportation infrastructure, Geotechnical engineering, Sustainable design, and Commercial construction trends.
Master's in Civil engineering and Project Management
Texas University
Corpus Christi, Texas
Graduation 2013
- Relevant Coursework: Fundamentals of construction project management, Building construction drawing, Construction estimating & documentation, Plans and specifications, Mechanical and electrical systems.
WrongMaster's of International Construction Management (MICM), 2016
Master's in engineering and Project Management, 2013
Corpus Christi, Texas
Additional Section in a Construction Project Manager Resume
A private construction site project manager has a ton of responsibilities over his shoulders. It is not only the quality work that is to be supplied but also manage a safe work environment. In that case, a construction manager need to be well-qualified with a proven track record of employment.
The additional section in a resume provides this opportunities. Read the resume example above to see how we have integrated certificates as an example of additional section. Following are examples to make you understand writing an additional section in a construction project manager resume.
Right- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- Certified Professional Constructor (CPC)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- LEED Accredited Professional, Operations and Maintenance (LEED-AP-O+M)
- LEED Accredited Professional, Interior Design and Construction (LEED-AP-ID+C)
- LEED Accredited Professional, Neighborhood Development (LEED-AP-ND)
- LEED Accredited Professional, Residential Homes (LEED-AP-Homes)
Wrong- Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Certified Professional Constructor (CPC), Project Management Professional (PMP), LEED Accredited Professional, Building Design and Operations (LEED-AP-BD+C), LEED Accredited Professional, Operations and Maintenance (LEED-AP-O+M), LEED Accredited Professional, Interior Design and Construction (LEED-AP-ID+C), LEED Accredited Professional, Neighborhood Development (LEED-AP-ND), and LEED Accredited Professional, Residential Homes (LEED-AP-Homes).
List of Must-Have Words and Phrases
Do you what a hiring manager search in a resume? A hiring manager or the employer publish job description to invite applications from potential candidates. Upon receiving the resumes, a hiring manager scans whether it is applicable for the next round or not.
During the scanning period a hiring manager focus on keywords, phrases, and action verbs in a resume apart from job roles and responsibilities. Without these keywords the resume sounds pale and unattractive.
