The importance of notable projects in construction resumes.
In the construction sector a good way to differentiate your resume from other candidates is to include notable projects when you complete a tenure at a company. This provides context on the type of project sites your have worked on.
Notable projects can include…
The project name.
The project budget.
The project duration.
Was the building site residential, or commercial?
If the building site was government, what level of clearance did you have?
For example…
Without Notable Projects…
Example Company
January 2020 – March 2025
Superintendent
Led on-site construction activities, ensuring projects remained on schedule and within budget.
Managed subcontractors, enforced safety protocols, and conducted site inspections to maintain compliance.
Coordinated with project managers, architects, and engineers to resolve challenges and optimize workflow.
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With Notable Projects…
Example Company (Construction and Real Estate)
January 2020 – March 2025
Superintendent
Led on-site construction activities, ensuring projects remained on schedule and within budget.
Managed subcontractors, enforced safety protocols, and conducted site inspections to maintain compliance.
Coordinated with project managers, architects, and engineers to resolve challenges and optimize workflow.
Notable Projects:
Government Office Complex – $25M budget, 18-month duration, required Secret-level clearance.
High-Rise Residential Tower – $60M budget, 24-month duration, 30-story mixed-use development.
Industrial Warehouse Expansion – $15M budget, 12-month duration, logistics and distribution facility.
See the difference?
We have significantly more context to the type of projects that were completed during this candidates 5 year tenure at Example Company.
Not only do we know that the candidate had the ability to obtain a secret security clearance, but we also know that their experience expands to warehouse facilities, multi-unit residential, with a range of project budgets. We even provided context to the company’s industry they operate in.
When preparing your resume for your next job application do a self audit and see if any projects stand out to you.
Remember the more context you provide, the more keywords your resume will ultimately be able to be picked up by the ATS (Applicant Tracking System), or search results.
