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How to write a project architect resume
Craft a resume summary statement
A well-written resume summary is basically an elevator pitch. You are summing up your skills and experience in a few sentences to wow recruiters, hiring managers, and decision makers into giving you an interview. Here are some tips to putting your best foot first with your resume summary:
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 project architect-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.
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List the right project manager skills
Your Skills section is an easy way to let recruiters know you have the skills to do the job. Just as importantly, it can help your resume not get filtered out by hiring software. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:
- 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.
- Consider all the software and tools you use on a daily basis. When in doubt, list them!
- Make sure you use accurate and up to date terms for all the skills listed.
Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a project architect resume:
- Revit
- Autocad
- Sketch
- SketchUp
- Healthcare
- Building Codes
- BIM
- Project Management
- Design Development
- Design Intent
- Project Design
- Schematic Design
- Architectural Design
- CAD
- MEP
- Project Coordination
- Design Concepts
- Business Development
- Design Process
- Visualization
- Construction Drawings
- K-12
- Code Compliance
- Code Reviews
- Code Analysis
- AIA
- Master Planning
- Cost Estimates
- Contract Administration
- Project Development
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How to structure your work experience
Your work experience should be structured:
- With your most recent roles first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.
- Job title, along with company name and location on the left.
- Put the corresponding dates of employment on the left side.
- Keep only relevant jobs on your work experience.
How to write project architect experience bullet points
Effective job bullet points do more than just describe your job duties. Instead, they should be specific and measurable accomplishments. Here are some strategies to mastering job bullet points:
- Use strong action verbs like Led, Built, or Optimized.
- Follow up with numbers when possible to support your results. How much did performance improve? How much revenue did you drive?
- Wrap it up by explaining the actions you took to achieve the result and how you made an impact.
Here are effective examples from project architect resumes:
Work history example #1
Project Architect
Zoran
- Managed over 30 million dollars in projects, provided technical oversight through planning and scheduling through vendor/contractor coordination and supervision.
- Developed the presentation layer using HTML5 and CSS according to internal standards and guidelines.
- Developed multiple exterior column building details in Revit.
- Created documentation, procedures and provided testing for release of Windows XP to minimize risk to business operations.
- Studied and analyzed requirements for generation of daily transaction reports through SSRS 2008 and exporting reports in PDF format.
Work history example #2
Project Designer
Gap
- Established new and maintained current office CAD standards
- Assisted in moving Orion Packaging's design and fabrication from Laval Canada, to the Brenton facility.
- Performed Web Services Testing and XML validation by creating test case suite using SOAP UI.
- Performed In-home consultations as well as personal liaison between contractor/ builder/installer and customer.
- Traveled to store locations as required reviewing newly implemented installations and/or resolving layout documentation issues.
Work history example #3
Design Consultant
Elkus Manfredi Arch.
- Established connections with respectable cabinet representatives, Ordered proper selling centers, fully designed main showroom.
- Specialized in Revit and AutoCAD in both CD and CA.
- Trained others how to use REVIT and any other programs to my knowledge and as I learned.
- Drafted floor plans, elevations, and furniture layouts in AutoCAD.
- Developed structural design drawings and layouts using CAD for multiple projects executing up to project closeout.
Work history example #4
Architectural Internship
New York City School Constr Authority
- Developed detailed architectural drawings, construction plans, elevations and sections using AutoCAD.
- Completed summer internship at international architecture and commercial development firm.
- Utilized AutoCAD 2008, Strucalc 7.0 and Rescheck in the design and layout of high end custom homes throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.
- Coordinated Underground parking garage Implemented 3D rendering & Revit model Development
- Assisted Landscape Architects in the preparation Yushu Villa - Beijing, China of reports on PowerPoint.
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Add an education section to 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 project architect resumes:
Bachelor's Degree in architecture
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
2005 - 2008
Master's Degree in architecture
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
2010 - 2011
Highlight your project architect certifications on your resume
Certifications are a great way to showcase special expertise or niche skills. Some jobs even require certifications to be hired.
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 project architect resume:
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED)
- Certified Urban Designer (CUD)
- Certified Interior Designer (NCIDQ)
- AutoCAD Certified Professional
- Construction Documents Technologist (CDT)
- Master Project Manager (MPM)
- Certified Professional Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- National Council Certified Interior Designer (NCIDQ)