How to write construction manager CV
As a construction manager you are the beating heart of any new development and play a vital role in ensuring buildings are completed on time and to the right specifications. The same level of attention to detail and project management expertise is required when visiting your CV. You only have one opportunity to get it right when applying for a job. It’s vital your construction manager CV does the best job it can in getting you that interview.
Write from the readers point of view
One of the most challenging things about writing a CV is to write about yourself in an objective fashion. The more you can place yourself in the shoes of the reader and write it from their point of view, the better your CV will perform. The secret to this is to read the person specification carefully. This tells you exactly what the employer is looking for. Your job is then to demonstrate how, where and when you have shown these requirements using specific examples to highlight.
Professional Profile
Right from the outset is it important to let the reader understand the relevance of your CV. In the first line of the profile you should clearly position yourself as a [construction manager] or mirror the job title of the role you are applying for. Let them know your area of expertise such as whether you specialise in residential, commercial or mixed used developments. Tell the reader about the kind of personal qualities that make you good at what you do. Keep the profile short to no more than 4 or 5 lines.
Projects and achievements
Allow the reader to understand specific facts and figures about the developments you have managed. Include details such as budget, timescales, number of units, size of construction team and description of the project itself. You want the reader to be able to visualise and picture the scale and complexity involved in managing it. So be specific, descriptive and showcase your 4 or 5 major developments as mini case studies.
Qualifications, memberships and certifications
Your qualifications section should go to the back of your construction manager CV. Include all your academic qualifications from A levels to degrees and any further professional qualifications or certifications. If you are a member of a professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Building, then include this too.
Presentation and layout
First impressions count. Your CV needs to look professional and the information within should be presented clearly. Make sure you have clearly labelled headings so the reader can navigate their way around with ease. Use a modern typeface like Calibri or Tahoma to a minimum of 11 point. Using key terms and phrases contained within the job description will help your construction manager CV to pass through applicant tracking system (ATS) filters.
This article is written by Neville Rose, Director of CV Writers. Please do connect with me via LinkedIn.
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