Construction Resumes

A position as a construction project manager can be a very rewarding and exciting one. The first step in seeking such a position is to create an effective resume.

Fortunately writing an effective resume is a fairly simple and straightforward process. Anybody that can write and use a computer should be able to create an effective resume in less than an hour.

There is no need to hire a professional resume writer or service. Anyone who can perform a job such as construction project manager should have problem creating an effective resume.

Writing a Construction Project Manager Resume

• The first step in creating the resume is to find a resume template. These are available online and in popular writing programs such as Microsoft Word. Several excellent templates can be found under new from template in Word. It is generally best to use Word because it is the most popular word processing program. Most people use it and can open Word documents sent to them via e-mail.

• The next step is to put in your information. Put your name and address at the top. Always make sure that your phone number and e-mail are included in the address section so potential employers can contact you quickly.

• A good resume format is to put your objective the job you are seeking at the top. It should go something like this: “Seeking a position as a construction project manager in the Detroit area.”

• Next list your relevant job experience. List all the construction positions you have held. Also list any business or management experience you have even if it is outside the construction industry. Try and list it in chronological order because placing things out of order can confuse hiring managers.

• Don’t list very short part time positions and positions completely unrelated to construction such as retail sales etc.

• Do list any accomplishments such as brining in a position under budget and ahead of schedule. Make sure you list all projects you have successfully managed.

• List all of your relevant skills including business skills, experience with construction. Also list experience with engineering, the law, building codes and other things that might come in useful.

• List all licenses, certifications and union memberships that could be useful in construction. For example: CDL, building inspector certification, plumbers’ union membership.

• List education with college education relevant to construction first. For example any associates, masters or bachelor’s degree that you have in construction management or business. Also list any college coursework you’ve done in subjects like law, business, architecture, computer science, construction technology, project management or engineering.

• If it is possible try to find out about the particular position you are applying for and tailor the resume to it. If you’ve have experience in power plant construction and the job is at a power plant list that experience first.

• Don’t list your high school education because that takes up too much space.

• Also only list your salary expectations if the perspective employer asks for them. Leave the salary negotiations until you get a job offer.

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