Construction Manager Resume Example

The blueprint for writing a Construction Manager resume that gets more interviews and job offers…and the option to have Leet Resumes write your resume for you, for free.

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Written by Marc Cenedella
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Marc Cenedella

Marc Cenedella is a nationally recognized thought leader on careers, resume writing, job search, career management and recruiting, Marc is frequently sought out by national media organizations for his expert commentary on employment, resumes, the job search and the job market.

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Last updated on September 2, 2022
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Write a Construction Manager Resume that Gets Interviews

You keep the crew, budget, subcontractors and client expectations within bounds at all times. From JSAs, POs, SOVs, MOPs, and a host of other acronyms, you push a lot of papers to make sure things stay on track. So maybe you thought your resume was just another paper you could eyeball and work out on the fly. Turns out, you need a closer look.

Not to worry, you’ve landed in the right place.

We’ve created a step-by-step guide and thorough resume template to help you write a Construction Manager resume that gets you back on the site at dawn like you’re used to.

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The Blueprint for the Best Construction Manager Resume

Here are the building blocks for your resume:

  • Professional Headline
  • Summary
  • Work Experience
  • Education
  • Keywords

In this article, you’ll learn how to fill each section of this resume template with precision and accuracy. We’ve even included a Construction Manager resume example if you’re more of a “Look at the Picture on the Box” person.

Follow along, and you’ll have the resume template you need to land more interviews. Or have Leet Resumes write your resume for you, for free (tips appreciated!).

Wait, a resume template?

Hey, things come up on the site every day. We’re giving you the blueprint for a dead nuts resume, but the same resume won’t work for public, residential, commercial and industrial construction management roles.

So use the product of this step-by-step guide as a resume template. Keep the bones the same, but swap out some fine details and finishes to tailor each resume toward a specific job posting. That’s the tried and true way to win more interviews.

Name + Contact

Start with your first and last name at the top of the page in a professional font that’s easy to read. Make it slightly larger than the rest of the text so you’re easy to find in a stack of resumes.

Below, add your contact information: phone number, email address and location (just city and state is fine).

Keep in mind that recruiters, PMs and clients are combing through every detail of your resume to see if you’re truly a professional Construction Manager who will pay attention to every detail of their project.

So, instead of using the random, hard-to-spell email address you use to sign up for free lunch on your birthday, opt for something that exudes the kind of professionalism you’ll bring to the project (the standard firstname_lastname approach always works).

As for socials, leave them out. They don’t add any value to your resume and only distract from calling you for an interview.

Professional Headline

The headline of your resume should immediately capture the attention of your reader and make them want to read more.

Don’t include your work experience, accolades or approach to construction management. Trim the fat and keep it three to five words long in this exact format:

  • Slightly Flattering Adjective (thorough, efficient, detail-oriented, professional, etc.)
  • Level of Experience (lead, junior, assistant, executive, etc.)
  • Official Job Title (Construction Manager)

In the end, you should have something that looks like this: Proficient Senior Construction Manager

Professional Summary

Now that you’ve hooked them in with your headline, you can elaborate on why you’re the best Construction Manager for the open position. But elaboration doesn’t mean being wordy. If you take a look at the resume example, you won’t find any paragraphs — or sentences for that matter. Stick to short phrases and single words to hit them with the facts fast.

Make it Custom

This is a section with a very customized finish. Like cork floors and marble entries, you’ll tailor the contents of your professional summary to fit the exact specifications of your potential employer. The great news is that you can find all the specs they’re looking for in the original job posting.

In the first line, list all the job titles you’d accept for your next position. Among that list, include the exact title for the CM job you’re applying for. The other titles don’t need to be roles you’ve previously held, just ones you’re qualified for and interested in (including a little bump up to PM, if you’re qualified).

In the second line, list all the skills and attributes you have that meet their qualifications. (These will be listed in the job description.) Since you can’t fit them all in this single line, choose the most relevant ones to feature and save the rest for the keywords section later.

The next two lines are optional, but if you have the experience to furnish them, they add an additional layer of vetting that can help sway a recruiter even more.

In line three, list your career achievements or highlights from your work experience below (notable projects, a significant number of years in the field).

In line four, add any awards, recognitions or promotions you’ve received.

Again, these two lines are completely optional. If nothing comes to mind, stick to the first two. That’s enough to get you an interview.

Work Experience

This is the heart of your resume. In your work experience, your reader will be able to see the track record of your successfully managed projects and how you’ll bring the same success to theirs.

Even though you know the ins and outs of the schedules, plans and site meetings of your every day, don’t assume your recruiter or potential employer really knows how much you do to keep construction on track. It’s your job to frame it out for them here.

First, list your previous roles in reverse chronological order with your official job title, dates of employment and previous employer. Under each role, add a bulleted list to showcase how you brought that project success.

Steer clear of listing out your daily duties and responsibilities like you’re creating your own MOP on how to be a Construction Manager. Instead, focus on the results your management brings to a project.

Instead of: Managed construction budgets and SOVs through project completion

You can focus on the results: Returned $150,000 of allowances and completed construction with 98% of the budget, completing construction 3 weeks ahead of schedule

Here are few more tips to make your work experience stand out:

  • Use strong success verbs: Replace any passive action like managed, performed, operated or oversaw, with verbs that focus on the positive outcome of your work like boosted, reduced, accelerated, optimized or negotiated.
  • Add as many numbers as possible: The fastest way to get a recruiter, a client and a PM to immediately visualize the scope of the projects you’ve managed is to use numbers. Tell them how many crew members you managed, the size of the budget you worked with, the number of daily deliveries or site meetings, and any other numbers you can think of. The more numbers, the better.
  • Include every promotion: A good word goes a long way in construction. Every promotion you include in your resume gives added peace of mind to your potential employer or client that your work checks out.

Education

Recruiters are most interested in your work history, but a brief education section provides additional context. No need to get in the weeds, here, just list the basic facts in the same format you see in the resume example above:

  • Where you attended schools
  • Dates of your attendance
  • Degree(s) you graduated with
  • Honors or awards you received

Sports, extracurricular activities, affiliations or degrees you never finished can be left off completely.

Keywords and Skills for a Construction Manager Resume

At the end of your resume template is a list of keywords and skills to highlight why you’re the best Construction Manager for the job.

You’ll want to create a well-rounded list that includes the soft skills you use to manage and lead your team (and solve the surprise problems along the way), the technical skills you have to manage the site efficiently and accurately, and additional certifications for further qualification.

Here are some ideas to get you started. Remember to check out the original job description for more inspiration.

Soft Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Leadership
  • Excellent Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Negotiation

Technical and Professional CM Skills:

  • Budgeting
  • SOVs
  • Equipment Scheduling
  • Crew Management

Certifications:

  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • OSHA-Certified
  • NASP Certification
  • LEED Green Associate

Once the bottom of the page is filled with job-specific keywords and skills, your Construction Manager resume is complete!

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