ATS Keyword Library

Construction Resume Keywords

Resume keywords and ATS guidance for Construction roles, from Construction Manager to Surveyor.

Keywords by Category

Add these exact terms into your experience and skills sections

skills(12 terms)

  • project scheduling
  • budget control
  • subcontractor management
  • safety compliance
  • contract administration
  • crew supervision
  • site safety
  • quality control
  • daily reports
  • schedule coordination
  • cost estimating
  • quantity takeoff

tools(12 terms)

  • procore
  • primavera p6
  • bluebeam
  • ms project
  • plangrid
  • excel
  • planswift
  • proest
  • revit
  • autocad
  • sketchup
  • rhino

job-titles(10 terms)

  • construction manager
  • site supervisor
  • estimator
  • architect
  • electrician
  • plumber
  • hvac technician
  • carpenter
  • safety manager
  • surveyor

certifications(10 terms)

  • certified construction manager (ccm)
  • osha 30-hour construction
  • certified professional estimator (cpe)
  • licensed architect (ncarb)
  • journeyman electrician license
  • journeyman plumber license
  • epa section 608 certification
  • nccer carpentry certification
  • certified safety professional (csp)
  • professional land surveyor (pls)

How to Use These Construction Keywords

Best practices to pass ATS filters without stuffing

  • List project types, sizes and budgets for each role.
  • Include OSHA and trade licenses in a dedicated section.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What keywords should a construction resume include?

Role-specific skills such as Project Scheduling, Budget Control, Subcontractor Management, named tools like Procore, Primavera P6, and recognized certifications.