How do I write a resume for a construction manager job?

A resume summary is a short, 2 to 4 sentence "summary" of what qualifies you to be a construction manager. It should improve your overall experience, core skills, and major accomplishment.

For example, "Junior construction manager with over four years experience with all residential and commercial development stages. 2018 Project Achievement Award recipient, CCM certification."

The profile summary sets the tone for the experience section. This section includes 3 to 6 bullet points of your top achievements or responsibilities. When possible, focus on achievements over responsibility and quantify those achievements. For example, "cut costs by over 20% on five different building projects".

You should list any professional certifications such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM) -- CMAA or Project Management Professional (PMP). If you are a part of any professional association(s), such as The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), you can also include a separate section for that.

Top skills to list on your resume for construction manager include:

• Low-Bid Selection

• Best-Value Selection

• Qualifications-Based Selection

• Project Scope Budget

• Programming and Feasibility

• Blueprints Working Drawings

• Mathematics (Calculus, Geometry, etc.)

• Environmental Performance Measures

• Quality Management

• Public Safety

• Cost Management

• Communication Skills

• Decision-Making Skills

• Attention to Detail

• Risk Assessment

• Management Skills

• Leadership Skills

• Project Management

• Effective Communication

• Problem-Solving Skills