Construction project manager resume example

A construction project manager is judged on budget, schedule and safety. This example gives project value, count and delivery record.

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Construction project manager resume example
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Skills to highlight

  • Project management
  • Budget and cost control
  • Scheduling
  • Subcontractor management
  • Site safety
  • Closeout

What makes it work

  • State the project type and value (multifamily, commercial, renovation).
  • Show budget and schedule performance with numbers.
  • Name who you manage: superintendents, crews, subcontractors.
  • Add software (Procore, MS Project) and safety credentials (OSHA 30).

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Brian Kowalski — Construction Project Manager — multifamily

Construction project manager with eight years delivering multifamily projects on time and on budget. I lead crews and subcontractors with high standards and respect.

Experience

  • Project Manager · General Contractor, Denver, CO (Apr 2020 – Present)
    • 4 concurrent projects worth up to $12M each
    • 100% of projects delivered by the contract date
    • Margin up 2 points through tighter buyout
  • Assistant Project Manager · Concrete Contractor, Aurora, CO (Sep 2016 – Mar 2020)
    • Submittals, RFIs, schedules and owner meetings

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Construction Management · Colorado State University (2012 – 2016)

Skills

Project management · Cost control · Scheduling · Subcontractor management · Procore

Why this example works

The three metrics of the job — budget, schedule, margin — are quantified. The operations director sees a PM who keeps commitments.

Number and value of concurrent projects set the level of responsibility. The London template gives a serious tone suited to a management role.

Keywords to mirror

Applicant tracking systems and recruiters scan for these terms. Reuse the ones that appear in the job posting, word for word.

  • Construction project manager
  • General contractor
  • Multifamily
  • Budget
  • Scheduling
  • Subcontractors
  • RFIs
  • Procore
  • OSHA 30
  • PMP

Mistakes to avoid for this role

  • Not giving project value.
  • Leaving out schedule and budget results.
  • Not mentioning who you lead.

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