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Construction supervisor resume examples from 2026

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Updated March 26, 2025
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How to write a construction supervisor 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 supervisor role.

Step 1: Start with your current job title, or the one you aspire to. Are you a passionate manager? A skilled analyst? It's a good starting point.

Step 2: Next put your years of experience in construction supervisor-related roles.

Step 3: Now is the time to put your biggest accomplishment or something you are professionally proud of.

Step 4: Read over what you have written. It should be 2-4 sentences. Your goal is to summarize your experience, not recite your resume.

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

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List the right project manager skills

Your Skills section is a place to list all relevant skills and abilities. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:

  1. Start with the job listing. Frequently, the keywords looked for by recruiters will be listed. Be careful to include all skills in the job listing you have experience with.
  2. Consider all the software and tools you use on a daily basis. When in doubt, list them!
  3. Make sure you use accurate and up to date terms for all the skills listed.
These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some construction supervisor interviews.

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

  • Customer Service
  • OSHA
  • Project Management
  • Work Ethic
  • Construction Management
  • Construction Sites
  • Inspectors
  • Safety Regulations
  • Safety Standards
  • Quality Standards
  • Construction Process
  • Construction Supervision
  • Sketch
  • Safety Procedures
  • Fall Protection
  • Construction Materials
  • Fiber Optic
  • Construction Operations
  • Construction Drawings
  • Construction Equipment
  • OSP
  • General Construction
  • HVAC
  • Construction Crews
  • Safety Training
  • Construction Schedule
  • Site Safety
  • Autocad
  • Construction Tasks
  • Retrofit

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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 supervisor experience bullet points

Your resume is your chance to show your biggest accomplishments. Don't just list your job responsibilities, instead take the opportunity to show why you're really good at what you do. Here is how you do that:

  • Start with strong action verbs like managed, spearheaded, created, etc. Your goal is to show what you did and verbs will help demonstrate your contributions.
  • Use numbers to quantify your achievements. Did you save time with a new report? Increase revenue? How large was the team you managed?
  • Keep it concise. You're highlighting your achievements. Consider if all details you are sharing are relevant, or can be written more efficiently.

Here are effective examples from construction supervisor resumes:

Work history example #1

Construction Supervisor

Ericsson USA

  • Created and delivered multiple RF drawings from the field that have been adopted by Verizon's own in-house RF Engineering team.
  • Processed and approved/denied BOM's, change order request, PO's and closeout packages.
  • Worked closely with T-Mobile NOCC and Ericsson switch to facilitate a smooth BTS transition.
  • Tracked and managed crews conducting site audits and giving daily statue reports to the costumer and to Ericsson upper Management.
  • Contracted on behalf of Ericsson working as a construction manager.

Work history example #2

General Contractor

General Construction

  • Requested quotes from subs, sent RFI's and researched specialty items of work.
  • Automated company records in QuickBooks resulting in more accurate reflection of company income and expenses
  • Managed over 13 different contractors on-site, including Masonry, Earthwork/Utilities, Drywall, and Concrete.
  • Used estimating software to successfully bid work (Timberline).
  • Initiated and completed the computerization of an A/P system and Job Cost reporting using Timberline software.

Work history example #3

Construction Supervisor

Toll Brothers

  • Supervised twenty - plus sub-contractors in production of residential home building.
  • Managed sub-contractors, foremen and laborers Managed production for a podium building, of 165 condominiums and surrounding three story townhomes.
  • Submitted RFI'S to architect and structural engineers.
  • Administered OSHA safety training meetings for subcontractors and co-workers monthly.
  • Filed and updated project folder, invoices, RFI's, EWA's, option request and other administrative form.

Work history example #4

Pipe Foreman (Part-Time)

Schiavone Construction Co

  • Selected Contributions: Equipment layout.
  • Worked various industrial shutdown assignments.
  • Planned and scheduled daily work in the refinery.
  • Worked as a pipe fitter at the Chevron Refinery in Pascagoula Ms.
  • Directed foremen and craftsmen teams and ordered all equipment, materials and tools for the project.

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Add an education section to your resume

Employers are looking for a few things when looking at the Education section of your resume:
  • The highest degree you have achieved.
  • TWhere you attended school, and the dates (Although if you graduated some time ago, leave the date off to avoid ageism)
  • TField of study
  • TAny honors, relevant coursework, achievements, or pertinent activities

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

Certificate in precision metal working

Central State University, Wilberforce, OH

2009 - 2010

Certificate in management

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

2005 - 2006

Highlight your construction supervisor certifications on your resume

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

Include the full name of the certification, along with the name of the issuing organization and date of obtainment.

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

  1. OSHA Safety Certificate
  2. Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
  3. EPA Amusement Operators Safety Certification (EPA)
  4. Master Project Manager (MPM)
  5. Forklift Safety and Inspector
  6. Certified Security Supervision & Management (CSS)
  7. Certified Construction Professional (CCP)
  8. Registered Construction Inspector in Building
  9. Project Management Professional (PMP)

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