Working foreman resume examples from 2025
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How to write a working foreman resume
Craft a resume summary statement
Put a resume summary on the top of your resume to highlight your accomplishments. A resume summary sums up your experience and skills, making it easy for hiring managers to understand your qualifications at a glance. Here are some tips to write a strong, impressive 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 working foreman-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 working foreman interviews.Please upload your resume so Zippia’s job hunt AI can draft a summary statement for you.
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 working foreman resume:
- Safety Rules
- Hand Tools
- OSHA
- CDL
- Safety Procedures
- Routine Maintenance
- Mowing
- Snow Removal
- HVAC
- Sub Contractors
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- JSA
- PPE
- End Loaders
- Construction Projects
- Safety Equipment
- CNC
- Blowers
- Construction Sites
- Disciplinary Actions
- Safety Regulations
- Water Lines
- MIG
- DOT
- Excavations
- Shovels
- Safety Standards
- Equipment Operation
- Inventory Control
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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 working foreman 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 working foreman resumes:
Work history example #1
Finish Carpenter
TradeSource
- Worked on acoustical ceilings, installed metal door bucks, windows, floors, stairs and other diversified jobs.
- Performed site work, commercial framing, demolition at various hospitals, and reconstruction of space as required.
- Coordinated work for a heavy civil construction contractor, focusing on concrete production, formwork and crew productivity.
- Insured site and contractors were current with OSHA regulations.
- Supervised sub-contractors to ensure customer satisfaction and OSHA compliance.
Work history example #2
Lead Foreman
INDEPENDENT'S SERVICE
- Managed installation of large scale CCTV and delayed exiting systems.
- Trained under ISO 9002 standards and help develop and revise operating procedures in various areas of the plant.
- Handled payroll, inventory, and hiring procedures.
- Recorded all aspects of operation/shift work into the database for company/OSHA/EPA regulations.
- Ensured work environment was safe and products were produced under the OSHA, FDA, and customer guidelines.
Work history example #3
Assistant Foreman
REC Industries
- Followed supervisor to Leaf & Son
- Attended weekly upper management meetings to discuss overall status of jobs and work to be done in near future and budget.
- Controlled traffic as needed Safety management, and Site Prep.
- Coordinated and accomplished successful meetings and inspections with OSHA officials to ensure construction sites were operating according to government codes.
- Managed the daily activities of the HVAC crew on the job site @ Cannon AFB, New Mexico.
Work history example #4
Working Foreman
Turner Industries
- Supervised 3 foremen, up to 56 craftsmen, scheduled work assignments, ordered material, and spools.
- Signed Permits, trained new and or current employees in hole watching, and checked and signed JSA.
- Assisted in making critical decisions from foremen.
- Inspected completed work, and turned it over to QA/QC for final inspection Sign off of piping packages.
- Consulted with Turner QA/QC along with CF QA/QC throughout entire process from fit to completed weld.
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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 for resumes:
High School Diploma
2005 - 2005
High School Diploma
2005 - 2005
Highlight your working foreman 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 working foreman resume:
- OSHA Safety Certificate
- EPA Amusement Operators Safety Certification (EPA)