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Construction assistant resume examples for 2025

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Updated March 26, 2025
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How to write a construction assistant resume

Craft a resume summary statement

A resume summary is your opening statement that highlights your strongest skills and top accomplishments. It is your chance to quickly let recruiters know who you are professionally - and why they should hire you for the construction assistant role.

Step 1: Mention your current job title or the role you're pursuing.

Step 2: Include your years of experience in construction assistant-related roles. Consider adding relevant company and industry experience as relevant to the job listing.

Step 3: Highlight your greatest accomplishments. Here is your chance to make sure your biggest wins aren't buried in your resume.

Step 4: Again, keep it short. Your goal is to summarize your experience and highlight your accomplishments, not write a paragraph.

These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some construction assistant interviews.

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List the right project manager skills

Many resumes are filtered out by hiring software before a human eye ever sees them. A robust Skills section can let recruiters (and bots) know you have the skills to do the job. Here is how to make the most of your skills section:

  1. You often need to include the exact keywords from the job description in your resume. Look at the job listing and consider which of the listed skills you have experience with, along with related skills.
  2. Include as many relevant hard skills and soft skills as possible from the listing.
  3. Use the most up to date and accurate terms. Don't forget to be specific.
These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some construction assistant interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a construction assistant resume:

  • Safety Procedures
  • Construction Projects
  • General Contractors
  • Drywall Installation
  • Equipment Operators
  • Manual Labor
  • Construction Management
  • Shovels
  • Tampers
  • Autocad
  • Caulking
  • Hazardous Materials
  • General Construction
  • Identify Building Materials
  • Construction Process
  • HVAC
  • Residential Construction
  • General Maintenance
  • Hoists
  • Excavations
  • Mowing
  • Rakes
  • Plastic Material
  • Reference Points
  • Tiling
  • Trowels
  • Window Installation
  • Construction Equipment
  • Physical Labor
  • Traffic Control Signs

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How to structure your work experience

Your work experience should be structured:

  1. With your most recent roles first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.
  2. Job title, along with company name and location on the left.
  3. Put the corresponding dates of employment on the left side.
  4. Keep only relevant jobs on your work experience.

How to write construction assistant experience bullet points

Your resume is not a list of responsibilities or a job description. Instead, it is your chance to show your accomplishments and show why you're good at what you do.

  • Use the What, How, and Why format. Answering these questions turns a bland job description into an effective showcase of your abilities.
  • What were your responsibilities or goals?
  • How did you accomplish them?
  • Why were your results important? (How did it impact your company? Can you quantify the results in numbers? )

Here are great bullet points from construction assistant resumes:

Work history example #1

Construction Assistant

Target

  • Worked with Construction Supervisor and sub-contractors to maintain build time of 90-120 days.
  • performed simple construction labor, installing and finishing of Sheetrock, Tile, Painting, and Block work.
  • Coordinated all HVAC/Roof surveys for all locations.
  • Worked with other employees efficiently on various projects despite a communication barrier.
  • Attended safety training, wore all OSHA required PPE and followed all safety regulations to ensure a safe work site.

Work history example #2

Construction Helper

United Parcel Service

  • Erected metal buildings and completed masonry work
  • Maintained and serviced HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.
  • Helped a variety of co-workers such as welders, carpenters, cement finishers, rod busters.
  • Operated international job trucks, bobcats, back hoes, curb machines for grading.
  • Served as a general contractor remodeling residential kitchens, bathrooms and basements.

Work history example #3

Construction Assistant

Labor Finders International

  • Cleaned up and assisted at construction sites Operated construction forklift, bobcat, and front end loader Miscellaneous general labor assignments
  • Acted as company's representative to homeowners, vendors, inspectors and utilities.
  • Installed floating floors, prefab cabinets, doors, and windows.
  • Applied basic knowledge of OSHA safety standards while operating equipment, using power tools and machinery.
  • Enforced all applicable safety rules and OSHA regulations in a dynamic construction environment.

Work history example #4

Construction Assistant

Labor Ready

  • Provided labor services for HVAC installation.
  • Installed masonry according to specifications.
  • Disposed of explosive wastes and rejected powder-charged products in accordance with established safety regulations.
  • Assisted in general contract help such as, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, electrical, and general repairs and remodeling.
  • Applied basic knowledge of OSHA safety standards while operating equipment, using power tools and machinery.

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Add an education section to your resume

Here is the best way to format your education section:

  • Display your highest degree first.
  • If you graduated over 5 years ago, put this section at the bottom of your resume. If you lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.
  • If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education.
  • If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.

Here are some examples of good education entries from construction assistant resumes:

High School Diploma

2017 - 2017

Highlight your construction assistant certifications on your resume

Certifications can be a crucial part of your resume. Many jobs have required certifications.

To list, use the full name of the certification and the organization that issued it, along with the date of achievement.

If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your construction assistant resume:

  1. OSHA Safety Certificate
  2. Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
  3. EPA Amusement Operators Safety Certification (EPA)
  4. Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
  5. Medical Assistant

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