Resume screening for Construction
Small construction firms now receive 100+ applications for every project manager or skilled trade posting, with half containing fabricated experience or credentials. Sift helps you cut through the noise to find candidates who actually have the certifications, safety record, and hands-on skills your jobs require.
Roles small Construction teams hire
- Project Manager
- Site Supervisor
- Estimator
- Safety Coordinator
- Skilled Tradesperson
- Office Administrator
What to prioritize when screening in Construction
- Valid licenses and certifications (OSHA, trade-specific credentials)
- Documented project experience with verifiable scope and scale
- Safety record and compliance history
- Local market knowledge and vendor relationships
Screen your Construction applicants in minutes
SiftFirst ranks every applicant against criteria you set, with a quote from each resume behind every score. You set the criteria; you decide every hire. Free to try, no signup.
Try a free screening →Hiring in Construction FAQ
Can Sift verify certifications like OSHA-30 or trade licenses?
Sift extracts and highlights certification claims from resumes, but you'll still need to verify credentials directly with issuing bodies. We surface what candidates claim so you can quickly spot missing qualifications before scheduling interviews.
How does Sift handle union vs. non-union experience?
You set the criteria. If union membership or specific local experience matters for your job, add it as a criterion and Sift will score candidates accordingly, pulling direct evidence from their resumes.
What if candidates submit project portfolios or photos?
Sift focuses on text-based screening from resumes and applications. For roles where portfolios matter, use our ranked shortlist to identify top candidates, then request work samples from that smaller group.