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Civil engineering

Civil engineer

Entry level

Demanding internship position requiring critical reasoning and active learning skills to keep-up within fast-paced work environments.

  • Provided assistance to senior engineers on developing designs and technical solutions for public infrastructures.
  • Researched and handled cost-estimations, and developed detailed reports on project progress.
  • Developed critical skills in drawing up and analyzing blueprints, maps and building plans.
  • Performed ad hoc responsibilities as delegated by supervisors to develop essential skills.

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Project engineer

Entry level

Immersive role requiring attention to detail and technical savvy to coordinate project schedules to meet defined objectives.

  • Assisted seasoned project engineers to evaluate and define project objectives and develop work schedules to ensure the seamless execution of projects.
  • Participated in meetings with clients to discuss their goals, and interpret their vision and requirements into executable project plans.
  • Assisted superiors in monitoring work processes to ensure compliance with established policies and standards.
  • Worked to draft detailed reports on every stage of engineering projects progress.

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Construction worker

Construction laborer

Entry level

Operated with project leaders, architects, plumbers, electrical, roofing, and builders in modular components.

  • Worked with carpentry, deconstruction, architectural details, repainting, and sealing.
  • Performed a wide range of construction activities as directed by the owner.
  • Dedicated myself to things until they were finished.
  • Built mutual trust with project managers.
  • Renovated both residential and retail residences efficiently.
  • Collected basic materials for fabricating patterns and filling holes.
  • Arranged ladders, scaffolding, and lifting equipment to transport materials to roofs.
  • Performed daily responsibilities such as maintaining equipment cleanliness, which included polishing and pressure cleaning machinery and automobiles.
  • Empowered the teams with technical direction. 

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Construction supervisor

Entry level

Multifaceted and detail-intensive role requiring coordination with clients and other industry professionals to define project visions.

  • Monitored inventory levels of onsite construction materials and equipment.
  • Coordinated with other team leads to draft construction schedules and develop work plans for laborers.
  • Monitored laborers and delegated tasks based on strengths to expedite workflows and ensure the timely completion of projects.
  • Ensured adherence to quality standards and implementation of safety procedures.

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Architect

Architect

Entry level

Worked for a construction company that specialized in building and renovating homes damaged by fire, flood, and other natural disasters.

  • Produced sketches and drawings of improvements to existing homes for supervisors to examine and approve.
  • Created floor plans, elevations, and used massing strategies for developing finalized products.
  • Visited sites to examine the scope of construction projects and determine materials needed to perform work.
  • Discussed details of building and renovation plans with homeowners.
  • Worked with insurance companies to determine potential liabilities in the building process.
  • Ensured that on-site builders used functioning equipment and followed safety protocols.

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Architect

Entry level

Worked as part of a team for a nonprofit agency to build homes for low-income residents.

  • Assisted urban planners with the design and planning of street layouts, houses, and other infrastructures.
  • Worked with engineers to assess construction risks and develop blueprints using advanced computer software.
  • Created schemes for interior design of houses and met with design consultants to discuss ideas and changes.
  • Regularly visited construction areas to measure acreage and inspect land.
  • Assessed the costs and budget for building and maintaining homes and made necessary alterations to original design plan.
  • Received input and feedback from customers/residents on designs.

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Heavy equipment operator

Forklift operator

Entry level

Pulled and arranged the goods for export, guaranteed that the correct kinds of commodities loaded to maintain accurate inventory records and reports that meet all OSHA and MSDS criteria.

  • Used a forklift, clamping truck, or other heavy machinery to reload or relocate inventory, stage goods, and supplies efficiently in the right regions.
  • Reported quality variations, helped with physical inventories, and kept the agency's products and machinery cleaned, and organized.
  • Performed daily equipment inspections and other activities as directed by management.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organized the facility's parts and equipment.
  • Maintained inventory by identifying and marking the products and supplies in stock.

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Forklift operator

Entry level

Operate heavy machinery including forklift, pallet mover, swing-reach truck, and picker to store, retrieve, or move heavy loads. Prepare loading and off-loading deliveries safely and efficiently. Correctly position the forklift to retrieve loads in difficult locations.

  • Continually exceeded expectations pertaining to the loading and off-loading of up to 300 deliveries per week.
  • Perform quality checks on up to 50 points of concern; reduced QA issues 50% by describing issues to processing teams.
  • Earned merit-based compensation bonus for improving processing time 50%.

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Welder

Welder

Entry level

Operated a wide range of welding equipment, performing the four common welding types, including shielded metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding.

  • Interpreted blueprints, diagrams, and sketches, building complex structures through accurate welding of trusses, columns, and rafters.
  • Ensured quality by conducting exhaustive inspections on all welded surfaces and joints, identifying and remediating any flaws.
  • Lauded by the management for delivering quality works three times faster than most starter-level welders.

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Construction manager

Construction superintendent

Entry level

Cooperated with architects, consultants, and others to determine project requirements.

  • Supervised employees and provided constructive comments.
  • Arranged inquiries and sought out development funds from local experts.
  • Implemented security and system controls.
  • Requested the appropriate hardware and set everything up for routine maintenance.
  • Kept track of material availability and orders.
  • Maintained a safe, clean, and tidy work environment.
  • Resolved concerns and situations that arose on-site.
  • Established performance objectives and timelines.
  • Organized the construction activities.
  • Calculated costs and made sure the project stayed on track.
  • Assisted the Project Manager in the drafting of the project timeline.
  • Maintained a high degree of integrity.

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Construction project manager

Entry level

Supervised the construction of 2 medium-scale commercial projects to completion, valued at $10 million. Managed teams of up to 100 people, ensuring their full compliance with the safety regulations. 

  • Established strategic processes and procedures that fostered savings of up to $400k from projected costs.
  • Formulated and implemented new safety standards and an operations model that was instrumental in reducing accidents by 80%.
  • Utilized operations planning expertise in the management of all project activities, delivering the two projects 1 week and 5 days ahead of schedule and $150k and $250k under budget, respectively.

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Landscaping

Landscaper

Entry level

Delivered a variety of landscaping tasks at the hospitals and medical centers such as planting, weeding, digging, spreading topsoil and materials, general lawn maintenance, and seasonal lawn preparation under the supervision of the Landscaping Supervisor. Operated lawnmowers and other landscaping equipment assisting Facilities Maintenance staff on assigned projects.

  • Performed routine lawn maintenance duties including grass cutting, lawn edging, and weed pulling.
  • Provided seasonal lawn care, such as spring and fall clean-up.
  • Utilized picks and shovels to dig holes and trenches and excavated for landscaping and hardscaping.
  • Graded and applied seed, straw/ sod using hand tools.
  • Maintained assigned equipment and informed Landscaping Supervisor about required repairs.
  • Promptly answered customer inquiries and completed projects in a professional manner.
  • Loaded equipment and materials on and off trucks and trailers.
  • Performed snow removal duties during winter such as shoveling, and salting.

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Landscaper

Entry level

Apprenticed with a landscaper company while seeking certifications to perform year-round maintenance duties at government, commercial, and public facilities. Mowed lawns and trimmed hedges, shrubs, and trees, maintained water structures, disposed of waste, and reloaded equipment onto vehicles and storage sheds.

  • Learned to maintain relationships with garden supply companies and plant nurseries to ensure materials were delivered on time.
  • Checked and verified delivery items and immediately reported inconsistencies or errors to the project manager.
  • Planted and grew vegetation as directed and informed the supervisor of any issues with soil quality or obstructions.
  • Fertilized and watered plants, shrubs, and trees to ensure their health and strength throughout the year.
  • Checked water filters and pumps to ensure adequate water levels and quality, and cared for water life (e.g., water plants and fish).

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Contractor

Independent contractor

Entry level

Undertook several home renovation and confined construction projects within the Gotham City area.

  • Drove over 20 small scale home renovation projects from inception to successful completion.
  • Maintained a satisfied client base by leveraging relations and project management skills to liaise with clients to outline project visions and develop scopes to meet them within budget.
  • Evaluated project goals and requirements to draft cost estimates for the approval of clients.
  • Recruited subcontractors for specific components that contribute to the success of project.

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Contractor

Entry level

Maintained a smooth workflow and efficient organizational processes by collaborating with teams/ departments.

  • Implemented guidelines and rules and kept a safe working environment.
  • Worked with architects to overcome design issues.
  • Accepted and forwarded RFIs to the competent architect in charge for resolution.
  • Examined all designs for omitting errors before bidding.
  • Imported new equipment and materials.
  • Manufactured and delivered freshly built mobile homes.
  • Supervised procedures at most construction sites.
  • Designed and executed projects on time and on budget.
  • Reviewed project progress and made required modifications to ensure timely completion.
  • Checked inventory and placed orders for commodities as needed.

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Objectives and summaries

Summary examples

Civil engineering

Achievement oriented civil engineer offering a remarkable career taking on and successfully delivering on increasingly challenging projects. Exceptional at building and leading specialized teams that apply engineering principles and innovative solutions to deliver projects according to clients’ specifications.

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Construction worker

Dedicated and competent general laborer with great physical endurance and strength. Good hand-eye and brain coordination required to handle precise work. Results-oriented and friendly, with the capacity to collaborate with the client's objectives. Expert in the use of hand and power tools in a safe manner. Track record of performance enables the accomplishment of effectiveness and on-time productivity goals.

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Architect

Creative and quality-focused Architect with extensive experience in planning, designing, and construction documents including code analysis and schematic drawings. Communicates and collaborates with the client to understand functional and spatial requirements of new structure/site/renovation. Proficiency in Building Information Modeling (BIM), AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Certified in LEED BD+C.

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Heavy equipment operator

Highly engaged and productive counterbalance forklift operator with increasing levels of responsibility. Worked tirelessly in high-volume workplaces, putting quality and reliability foremost. Competent in operating forklifts in a warehouse setting to complete several tasks. Safely operates and maintains pallet jacks with considerable precision. Demonstrated ability to handle stock pulling and storage activities under business policies.

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Welder

Skilled Welder offering 6+ years of experience in fabrication and repair of industrial structures. Impeccable track record of delivering complex structural projects within the time, cost, and quality constraints. Develops high-performing teams by training and mentoring junior welders in all aspects of fabrication, including blueprint and design reading.

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Construction manager

Construction Project Manager with 3 years of experience in coordinating the construction of large-scale residential and commercial buildings. Proven capacity to plan and control multimillion-dollar budgets, negotiate contracts, slash costs, and heighten overall efficiency and throughput. Brings exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

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Landscaping

Recent Landscaping Certificate Graduate with knowledge in the care of indoor and outdoor gardens and plant life in commercial and public locations such as botanical gardens, hotels, and malls. Monitors and maintains plant health. Waters gardens, lawns, and landscapes. Demonstrates physical stamina, self-motivation, and flexibility to ensure responsibilities are met in a timely fashion and colleagues’ work is made easier.

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Contractor

Experienced, results-oriented contractor with a background in logistics, management, and repair and maintenance. Several projects with competing priorities, such as infrastructure provision, regular inspections, and process control, were dominated. Exceptional cost estimate skills and experience working on restoration and new construction projects. Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, workers, machinery, and materials required for the project. Focused and aware of all minor and major construction standards.

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Objective examples

Civil engineering

Result oriented civil engineer offering a focused ability to evaluating and developing innovative solutions to engineering problems. Looking to secure a challenging position within a reputable construction company that offers access to bigger and intriguing projects.

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Construction worker

A highly skilled and motivated general laborer with 6+ years of experience is seeking a position in a manufacturing or production environment to use expertise for productive purposes and demonstrate the willingness and abilities to become an asset to the company.

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Architect

Ambitions and creative architectural professional with consistency in delivering exceptional concepts and products looking for employment with a construction company for making improvements to existing frameworks.

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Heavy equipment operator

Work-oriented person with 6+ years of experience and excellent comprehension and analytical skills, looking for opportunities as a forklift operator in the corporate industry.

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Welder

Certified Welder seeking a position with ABC Company to leverage incomparable skills in fabrication techniques to aid in the production of high-quality steel structures.

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Construction manager

Results-driven Construction Manager with 4+ years' experience in managing all facets of residential and commercial development projects. Seeking a new role with ABC Company to leverage construction expertise in delivering multi-million-dollar projects.

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Landscaping

Hard-working individual seeking the right company to put my education, experience, and skills to work. Knowledgeable in the technical use of various tools and machines and ability to conduct physical labor to maintain outdoor residential and commercial settings.

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Contractor

A highly motivated contractor who appreciates the value of documentation and teamwork with 6+ years of experience in construction management is ready to utilize his abilities to achieve deadlines and search for a job in the industry to contribute skills and expertise.

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