Construction Manager Resume Sample

By Jamie Thork, Monster contributor

Do you have all the necessary tools for a successful job search? You need to start by building a construction manager resume that positions you for the best jobs. Hiring managers want to see not only your skills and experience, but also the value you'd bring to the job. For guidance, view the sample resume for a construction manager below.

Here's a quick tip: Look at the job ad and see which requirements are listed toward the top of the ad—those are the most crucial and can translate into valuable construction manager resume keywords. For example, if the ad says a company is looking for someone who had experience with "construction, infrastructure, superfund and environmental projects" and "excavations of contaminated soil," place those same phrases into your resume (only if they're applicable to you, of course).

The best construction manager resume skills are the ones that you can give examples of in action. A great way to demonstrate your proficiency as a manager is to include a Project Highlights section where you can give specific details about the more complex construction sites you've overseen.

Construction Manager Resume Sample

Thomas Greenberg
Washington, D.C. 10975 | (555) 555-5555 | tg@somedomain.com | LinkedIn URL

Construction Manager / on-site Project Manager

  • Construction manager with a record of success overseeing all phases of multimillion-dollar construction, infrastructure, superfund and environmental projects for government and private-sector clients.
  • Experience includes managing crews of up to 150 in highway/bridge improvements, asbestos abatements, HAZWOPER initiatives and other construction and demolition projects.
  • Backed by strong credentials and a history of on-time, on-budget and high-quality project completions.

Employer Summary

XYZ Contruction Inc. (Washington, D.C.) — Construction Project Manager, 3/20xx to Present

Retained to lead major infrastructure improvements on the nation’s bridges/highways after firm’s recent award of $50M government contract.

ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION llc (Washington, D.C.) — Construction Project Manager, 2/20xx to 2/20xx

Managed all phases of environmental remediation, asbestos abatement and HAZWOPER projects (budgets of up to $125M). Consistently exceeded margin goals and client expectations throughout tenure.

SMITHTON BROS. CONSTRUCTION (Richmond, VA) — Site Supervisor / Field Engineer, 5/20xx to 2/20xx

Provided site supervision and field engineering on a range of commercial construction, demolition and roadway projects (budgets of up to $75M).

Project Highlights

Infrastructure Improvement Projects (20xx to Present) | Budgets: $5M to $50M

  • Repaired highly traveled, weather-damaged interstates and state highways throughout the Northeast, completing all projects on or under budget.
  • Currently managing two $100M bridge improvement projects to restore compliance with safety regulations and government mandates.

Environmental Remediation & Superfund Projects (20xx to 20xx) | Budgets: $2M to $125M

  • Served as project/site manager on dozens of multimillion-dollar superfund and remediation projects that included multilayer landfill capping, excavations of contaminated soil, public lands restoration initiatives and asbestos abatement in government and public school buildings.

HAZWOPER Projects (20xx to 20xx) | Budgets: $5M to $100M

  • Led all phases of complex HAZWOPER projects involving groundwater extraction and the safe, EPA-compliant disposal of hazardous waste as a HAZWOPER-certified project manager.

Other Construction & Demolition Projects (2000 to 2002) | Budgets: $450K to $75M

  • Completed construction and demolition projects, including the ground-up build of new state courthouse, corporate offices and underground parking garages as well as abandoned warehouse demolitions.

Education & Certifications

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA(Charlottesville, VA) — BS in Civil Engineering

OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification
Certified in Construction Safety, Confined Space Entry, First Aid and CPR

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Jobs for construction managers are projected to grow by 11% (or 51,400 jobs) over the next decade, which is faster than average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The median salary for a construction manager is $69,325 per year, and you'll find a big demand for these professionals in the following metropolitan areas:

Check out the Monster Salary Guide to find out what you could earn in your location. Additionally, you can see all construction manager jobs on Monster.

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