Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Project Manager

Brookwood · New York, NY

About the Job

Brookwood Group is a boutique owner's representative and program management firm with roots tracing back to 1945. We manage programs across healthcare, education, government, and commercial sectors—always exclusively on the owner's side of the table. We're growing, and we're looking for project managers who want to build their careers representing building owners.

We are seeking a Project Manager to serve as an on-site owner's representative on active construction projects. You'll be the owner's eyes and ears on the ground, working alongside contractors and design teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the quality standards our clients expect.

This is a hands-on role with real growth potential. If you're coming from the GC or subcontractor side and want to transition to owner's representation—or if you're already in OR and want to join a firm that genuinely prioritizes owner interests—we'd like to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as owner's representative with primary responsibility for all phases of assigned projects.

  • Manage and coordinate all aspects of the project including budget, schedule, quality, and compliance with client standards.

  • Review and process RFIs, submittals, and change orders—ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.

  • Coordinate with architects, contractors, and other project team members to meet objectives and resolve issues.

  • Assist in the submission of regulatory documentation and approvals related to project work.

  • Prepare status reports, meeting minutes, and presentations that give stakeholders clear insight into project health.

  • Coordinate punch lists, O&M documentation, and warranty materials for project closeout.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of construction project management experience.

  • Experience managing capital projects through planning, design, construction, and closeout.

  • Solid understanding of construction contracts, drawings, specifications, and cost management.

  • Proficiency with project management software (Procore, e-Builder, or similar) and MS Office/Bluebeam.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with local regulatory approval processes and jurisdictional requirements.

  • Owner's representative or program management background (vs. GC-side only).

  • CCM, PMP, or LEED AP certification.

What You'll Gain

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

  • Mentorship from experienced owner's representatives and program managers.

  • Diverse project experience across healthcare, education, commercial, and government sectors.

  • A clear path to senior roles as the firm grows.

  • Exposure to AI-powered project management tools that make your job easier, not harder.

Why Brookwood?

We were co-founded by George Heery: the person who literally invented much of what we now call Construction Management and Program Management, including the Bridging method. That's our foundation and it's a rich legacy of serving clients and delivering construction projects. But we're not living in the past. We're building AI-powered tools that automate the tedious work and give our people on the ground actual superpowers. The goal isn't efficiency for its own sake, it's serving our clients better and bringing some joy back to managing construction projects. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to be, let's talk.