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Examples of Good Resumes
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The following pages show examples of real resumes, written by real
people who have been successfully reviewed by major corporations.
The applicants who wrote these resumes were chosen for interview; most
received offers.
Note differences in Headings and categories. However each resume is
well formatted, with lots of white space, good contrast and very easy to
read.
Good Resume example #1 of 3
Name
Address
Phone and e-mail contact
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Company Name, City, State
Project Engineer April 2010- January 2013
Lead project engineer for numerous rural State community infrastructure
projects. Projects included civil site design; project document (plans /
specifications) development; client bidding assistance; project
permitting; construction administration and construction (substantial /
final) completion inspection. Projects ranged from rural road
improvements, bridge replacements and pedestrian trails to water
utilities, wastewater utilities, school upgrades and fuel supply facilities
and varied in size from $150K to $25M. These projects required site
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visits to identify project scope and site requirements for the development
of project plans and specifications. Prior to construction, coordinated
internal and external projects, both in the office and field, reviews for
quality control and conformance with original project scope. During
construction, was responsible for inspection of facilities, verification of
contractor payment requests and reporting current project status of
progress and budget performance to client and engineering
management.
Notable Accomplishments: Lead project engineer for the Local Name
Community Water and Wastewater Facility. This proposed $20M utility
project included design services consisting of a community survey,
value engineering evaluation/feasibility, community presentation,
preliminary design and utility business plan development. These
documents were utilized for prioritization of State and Federal funding for
the final design and construction of this community water/wastewater
utility.
Company Name, City, State
Civil Engineer July 2007- April 2010
Engineering design assistance and project lead for several projects in
rural Staten communities. Projects included civil site design; utility
pipeline design; project document (plans / specifications) development;
client bidding assistance; project permitting; construction administration
and construction (substantial / final) completion inspection. A majority of
these projects were for energy related community infrastructure
improvements and ranged in size from $50K to $6.8M.
Developed a comprehensive working knowledge of regulatory agency
requirements and established numerous agency contacts.
Notable Accomplishments: Lead project engineer for the Local Name
School District (LNSD), Wastewater Treatment Plant projects. These
combined $6.8M facilities included design and construction services for
the installation, at three LNSD School sites, of Membrane Bio-Reactor
(MBR) wastewater treatment plants for wastewater treatment and disposal
at these facilities. This included coordination between A&E disciplines,
MBR manufacturer and regulatory agencies during design reviews and
implementation of comments into final construction documents for bid
purposes. Assisted the client with project RFPs, contract administration,
evaluation of contractor RFIs, COs and A&Es DCNs, SCNs. Evaluated
submitted value engineering proposals for conformance with project
original requirements, scope and documentation. This project was
extremely complex in its application of cutting edge technology, which
required an overall knowledge of other engineering disciplines along with
incorporating client/management/agency directives during the design
and construction effort.
Company Name, City, State
City, State
Civil Engineer November 2004 April 2007
Primary review and approval authority of civil site development plans for
environmental compliance. Responsible for overall Engineering Section
plan review information management/communications within the City of
CityName and the development community. Additionally, was the
responsible City Project Manager for the design/construction of drainage
basin capital improvement projects and assisted Public Works
Department with design/construction services during various
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maintenance projects. Aided developers in meeting Local, State and
Federal environmental regulations that pertained to their projects.
Worked under the direction of the Assistant City Engineer
(Environmental Section), assisted with implementation of NPDES
Construction General Permit and MS4 Phase II certification.
Implemented standards for environmental regulatory compliance used
by the local development community. As a delegated environmental
review entity, worked with the State of State Name to meet the
requirements it imposed on the city.
Notable Accomplishments: Created the Permit Engineering Review
Tracking System (PERTS) for the Engineering Department. This web-
based system was used to track project review status, report on review
metrics and create electronic records of community development
projects.
Company Name, City, State
Civil Engineer May 2003 September 2004
Assisted company staff civil engineers with their engineering tasks and
project management duties. Tasks involved developing initial project
proposals, tracking of project budget performance, and assistance with
production of construction documents for public/commercial site
development projects. Worked with the State of State and Municipality of
CityName officials with the project permitting process and updated
company knowledge of EPA Clean Water Act requirements. This work
specifically focused on industrial/construction storm water management
and spill control and countermeasures. Developed company standard
specifications to meet project storm water permitting requirements and
provided training/consulting services to developers concerning
regulatory compliance.
Company Name, City, State
System Advisor/Systems Analyst June 1994 - April 2003
As part of ClientName Pipeline Service Companys program to
outsource computer services, joined CTG in approximately June of
1994. As a Systems Advisor, was a lead technical and business analyst
and was responsible for initial software design/feasibility proposals,
implementation and maintenance of engineering and surveying
computer systems. Was also responsible to work with clients to establish
project requirements, deliverables and worked with technical staff to
deliver the software products and documentation.
As a Systems Analyst, functioned as a lead and team member of the
Application Maintenance Group which supported and maintained
engineering and surveying applications for the ClientName Pipeline
Service Company. Developed software processes and manual
procedures to handle and track work maintaining these applications.
Notable Accomplishments: During the year 2000 (Y2K) project for
ClientName Pipeline Service Company, functioned as a Remediation
Team Lead. The project scope was to make sure all date related
information was compliant with the upcoming change of the century. This
involved the assessment, remediation, coordination and testing of
numerous engineering and other computer applications. This was a very
complex project due to the number of departments affected and the
technical requirements of each of these computer applications.
Regularly reported project progress, schedule and budget performance
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to management.
Company Name, City, State
Business System Analyst /Civil Engineer-Land Surveyor 1981-1994
During employment with ClientName Pipeline Service Company (Trans-
State Pipeline) held two different job positions. Initial position held was
as a Civil Engineer/Land Surveyor working specifically in the companys
Engineering Department. As part of ClientName Pipeline Service
Companys program to outsource engineering services, I transferred to
the Computer Services Department sometime in 1988. As a Business
Systems Specialist, supported surveying, engineering, environmental
and operational computer systems; acted as the Engineering and
Environmental departments liaison for software development,
coordination, support, training and documentation.
As a Civil Engineer/Land Surveyor, worked and managed Survey
Department projects, coordinated office staff, and tracked costs incurred
by ClientName contractor personnel. Primary responsibility was data
gathering and reporting for the Trans-State Pipeline below ground
monitoring and stabilization program. During the companies MP 200
pipeline reroute project was responsible for the redesign of a two mile
segment of the HwyName Highway crossing over the newly rerouted
portion of the Trans-State Pipeline near the RivName River.
Notable Accomplishments: Created the Survey Data Management
System (SDM) for field data collection, office computer installation, and
implementation of software packages and programming for special
needs. Trained personnel on the usage of these systems and created
the first interface between this application and the IBM Mainframe
Engineering Data Management database (EDM) for automated data
exchange.
EDUCATION:
University of State CityName 2004 to 2012 (for continuing education)
B.S. Civil Engineering StateName State University, CityName 1981
SchlName Junior College 1973 to 1975
Professional Licensing:
Professional Civil Engineer StateName (CE 00000), 2008 to Present;
Professional Civil Engineer StateName (Application Currently
Pending Board Review/Approval)
Professional Certifications:
Stormwater Plan Review Inspector (#0002), StateName DHEC
(expired June 2011)
Construction Documents Technologist (CDT), Construction
Specification Institute (CSI)
Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT), StateName (#0000)
Engineer-in-Training (EIT/FE), StateName (#00000)
SOFTWARE TRAINING AND EXPERTISE:
AutoCAD , HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-1, EPA SWMM, ArcGIS,
HTML, ASP, JavaScript, Visual Basic,
MS Office Products, MS Access and MS Project. IBM mainframe and
HP desktop software.
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Good Resume Example #2 of 3
Name Address
e-mail City, State, Zip
Phone Contact
_________________________________________________________
____________
DISTINGUISHING QUALIFICATIONS
Over 24 years of extensive experience in the heavy highway construction
industry from project management to estimating. Particular expertise in
transportation projects including those in the heavy concrete and bridge
construction area with projects ranging from repairs to segmental bridge
construction. Also involved in estimating and negotiating numerous
design build and P3 pursuits throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Work
with the executives on a go, no-go decision pertaining to the many
projects the business development department tracks down. Set up the
estimate structure once the decision to go is made with the HCSS
software and the P6 scheduling software and manage the estimate
creation from start to final close out.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Estimator: Company A, location. (2010 to Present)
Work activities are relative to the overseeing of the Estimating
Department of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office, reporting directly to the
Chief Estimator. Projects include highway infrastructure, airport runway
work, sewage treatment plants, and design/build projects in the
StateName, StateName, Delaware, West StateName and Kentucky
regions. Directly supervise five estimators and manage all estimates
that are generated in this office. The estimates generated range in value
from $5,000,000 to $1.3 billion.
Chief Estimator: Company B, location. (2008 to 2010)
Responsibility was centered in the overall operation and success of the
Estimating Department. Assistance was given to the President of the
company in determining market conditions, setting bid parameters, and
guiding the global direction and function of the company. The focus of
bids was in the bridge rehabilitation, concrete repair area with projects in
the $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 range. Continued the use of HCSS
Estimating Software in this role and attended the HCSS Advanced Users
meeting in Houston in 2009.
Chief EstimatorStructures: Company C, location. (1998 to 2008)
From 2001 to 2008, work activities concentrated on the formulation of
hard bid project estimates for large infrastructure projects in the
StateName and StateName highway market. Responsibilities included
project identification and procurement, vendor and subcontractor
solicitation, detailed plan take offs, and the formulation of a project
estimate using the HCSS Estimating Software package.
Responsibilities also included supervising and training junior level
estimators. From 1998 to 2001 was responsible for overall management
of various structural projects in the companys central and northern
StateName markets including the PrkwayName Parkway and the
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IntName Interchange Phase 2/3.
Project Manager: Company D, location. (1996 to 1998)
Responsibilities included material purchase and buyout after award of
project, issuance of purchase orders, and locating qualified
subcontractors. Tasks included preparing job budgets, CPM schedules,
and all job correspondence. At the peak time supervised five projects
spread over Central StateName with an aggregate value of over
$50,000,000, and manned by approximately 100 people. Projects all
came in on time and under budget.
Project Engineer: Company E, location (1995 - 1996)
Member of the operation management team in the firms City Division.
Projects involved curb and gutter, stone base and asphalt paving, and
included turnkey site packages. Tasks included originating project
budgets and progress schedules, as well as detailed work orders for field
crews.
Project Superintendent: Company F, location (1993 - 1995)
Responsibilities included overseeing the rehabilitation/reconstruction of
two bridges in CityName, StateName relative to a $2.1 million contract
with NCDOT. Hired, trained, and supervised work crews. Implemented
and maintained the companys safety program.
Engineer II: Company G, Location (1991 - 1993)
Applied structural design, hydrology and construction management
skills in the development, design, construction, maintenance and
operations of county-wide capital improvement projects.
Office Engineer: Company H, location (1989 to 1991)
Performed engineering, management and contract administration tasks
relative to several SHA contracts. Assisted superintendent in
interpreting and implementing project plans, created and updated
project schedules, identified and negotiated change orders, produced
field reports including job diaries.
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
BSCE: University of StateName at CityName
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND TRAINING
Advanced user of HCSS Heavy Bid software.
Intermediate user of P6 scheduling software.
Training in Agtek Earthwork 4D and Highway 4D software.
Good Resume Example #3 of 3
Name
Address, e-mail, and phone contact


Experienced Senior Estimator with 20+ years of estimating project
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management and scheduling, project and quality control, coordinations
with Engineers and Architects, purchasing, marketing and leadership
experience.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
20+ years of successful Estimating experience, self-motivated; able to
set effective priorities to achieve immediately and long term goals.
Always deliver personal assignment on time, share construction
knowledge and experience and helping other professionals to maintain
delivery dates. Maintain good relationship with clients.
Consistently meet project deadlines and highest possible quality
standards.
Proven ability to supervise budget, planning, and complete projects
under the deadline. Proficient and effective in continuously using
HSCC; building and maintaining estimating assemblies in Timberline;
and MC2 Estimating softwares for the high volume heavy civil projects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Company A, Senior Estimator June 2013-Present
(contract)
Prepare and update project cost estimate and operating budgets,
execute and oversee variety of construction change order requests
preparing staffing plan and wage reviews.
Expert resource in estimate-to-budget conversions. Work closely with
Cost Engineering during this process. Manage high-level strategies with
functional management, and joint venture partners as applicable.
Manage change order documentation and the change order tracking
system; Negotiate change orders with Construction contractor. Advise
and assist Resident Engineer in change/claim negotiation and strategy;
Evaluate and determine software improvement; create company
estimating database, including labor, equipment, materials and
subcontractors; prepare and update project cost estimates and operating
budgets, executed and oversaw variety of construction change orders;
Oversee estimating proposal efforts with estimating department; manage
and schedule estimating load to the employees; attending pre-bid
meetings to determine scope of work, complexities, accessibilities, and
required content of estimates.
Evaluate and determine software improvement.
Company B, Chief Estimator Industrial & Power
October 2012-June2013
Developed and approved estimate plans, budgets and schedules.
Prepared estimate plan for major projects. Provided expert guidance
and reviews of all estimates and studies. Analyzed estimating data and
correlates to other projects and Employer standards. Maintained the
big picture requirements of the estimate and anticipated overlaps and
gaps in costing.
Analyzed existing & proposed design, oversaw estimating proposal
efforts with Estimating Group, participated in pre-Tender Conferences;
suggested improvements to plans and spec; estimated project
alternatives and costs; developed and presented cost proposals.
Scheduled and assigned the responsibilities for the department staff
members - senior and junior estimators; provided coordination with
project and engineering managers regarding upcoming project
proposals.
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Company C
Estimating Supervisor (assignment completed) Sept 2010 - December
2012
Provided input into estimating department staffing and budget plans and
input into planning workload and resource allocation. Coordinated
estimating work with project control programs.
Managed change order documentation and the change order tracking
system; Negotiated change orders with Construction contractor. Advised
and assisted in change/claim negotiation and strategy.
Coordinated and executed and oversaw variety of construction estimate
proposals, change order requests and arising claims; controlled and
managed overhead and project budget costs; created and maintained
new sub-contractors/suppliers database. Reviewed instructions and
proposals specifications, drawings, technical data and welding process
necessary to estimate the current work; incorporated historical data from
previous estimates and purchase orders, subcontractors and suppliers
quotations and job reports into unit and man hour figures for estimate
proposals.
Company D
Senior Estimator (assignment
completed) May 2008 May 2010
Interpreted project drawings and specifications; assessed contract
documents and prepared estimates of detailed cost of materials, labor
and equipment using Candys estimating softwares for light rail, heavy
civil, underground utilities, and industrial projects based on schematic
sketches, drawings and specifications, including regional and municipal
foreign standards.
Liaised, consulted and communicated with engineers, owners,
subcontractors and suppliers; ensured accurate take-off from project
drawings, negotiated best pricing , established and administered
tendering procedures, examined and analyzed tenders, collected pricing
from subcontractors and suppliers.
Prepared and maintained directory of suppliers, contractors and
subcontractors; successfully built and maintained estimating database;
negotiated and incorporated addendums to plans and specifications;
prepared staffing estimate.
Company E
Estimator (assignment completed)
January2006 April 2008
Prepared cost estimates and solicited bids for hard bids, negotiated
projects including heavy civil, power and transportation type of the
project ranging from $45 million to $550 million.
Provided on-site management and quality control to ensure projects met
time and budget requirements, worked closely with A/E firm from the
beginning and made recommendations on design improvements.
Company F
Estimator/Project Manager May 2004-November 2005
Analyzed job specifications to determine appropriate construction
methods; developed and presented proposal work with cost estimates
and critical activities scheduling; organized, supervised and monitored
the construction crews.
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Company G
Construction Manager/Senior
Estimator June 2000-May 2004
Created and developed Construction Management Division from
Ground Zero; continuously delivered professional products, established
effective relationship with clients, which contributed to companys repeat
business.
Provided superior leadership for scheduling and estimating support,
working with prime consultant and agency staff to develop and maintain
project controls system for design and CM tasks.
Company H
Resident Engineer/Inspector April 94 June 2000
Provided on-site management and quality control to ensure projects
met time and budget requirements; worked closely with A/E firm from the
beginning and made recommendation on design improvements.
Company I
Construction Manager/Superintendent August1982 October 1992
Oversaw daily field and office operations on projects.
Identified labor, materials, and time requirements; computed costs by
analyzing labor and materials.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Masters of Construction Engineering-3.5 GPA-UnivName
University City, State
Bachelor of Construction Management-3.2 GPA- UnivName
University City, State
TECHNICAL PROGRAMS HCSS, Timberline, MC2, Prism, Candys,
Best Estimating, Prolog Manager, Expedition, Maxwell, Excel,
Primavera P3, Sure Track.
Damian
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