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

Lincoln Electric · Boston, MA

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We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented and experienced Project Manager.  The Project Manager will plan and supervise projects from inception to completion including budget, cost, schedule, risk, resource management and safety while providing exceptional customer service. The role requires excellent management, planning, budgeting, contract administration and project delivery skills. The candidate must possess the skills and experience to lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team on technically complex projects, and the ability to develop collaborative relationships with clients, project team members and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will have an analytical mind, be results driven, self-motivated, and experienced.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

  • Represent Lincoln with Owner, Architects, Consultants, Government Authorities and Contractors.
  • Solicit project team members/bids, review and analyze submissions and make recommendations, negotiate contract terms and administrate contracts. Verify contracts and insurance certificates are in place prior to commencing work.
  • Develop, and present for approval, an implementation project plan, budgets, and schedule.
  • Collaborate with all stakeholders (development, brokerage, leasing, client, tenant, architect, engineer, consultants, general contractor) to execute project plans.
  • Provide timely and accurate project management documentation and reporting, including but not limited to, project meeting minutes, budgets, value engineering, schedules, bid and award process, purchase orders, contracts, and change orders.
  • Manage project team and their compliance with the project objectives and contract documents, including project budget and schedule.
  • Overall management of project financials, including cost reporting, monthly requisition/draw request review and approval, including receipt of appropriate lien waivers.
  • Change Order Management (including negotiation of disputes as necessary) and oversight of management of project controls including RFIs, submittals and material delivery tracking with support from the project team.
  • Attend and manage weekly owner/architect/contractor (OAC) project and subcontractor meetings. Participate in site visits, and inspections, as required, to monitor progress and address any issues or concerns and analyze, manage, and mitigate risks.
  • Assist other team members in the resolution of all critical issues with a focus on quality, cost, and schedule.
  • Work closely with project team to manage punch list completion and project closeout including submissions to Owner. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to project activities, expenses, and correspondence.

 

  • Support the project entitlement/permitting process.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the LPC Manager.

 

Candidate Required Experience & Education

  • 5-10 years of relevant experience in project management, construction management, real estate development, or related field with demonstrated knowledge and application of project management, construction management and real estate principles. Proven track record of delivering complex projects from inception to completion.
  • Bachelor’s Degree, or military equivalent, preferably with focus on Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Real Estate Development, Finance, Business, or closely related field.
  • Real Estate Brokers license and PMP, LEED, WELL, Fitwell accreditations preferred.
  • Previous experience on commercial, life science, healthcare, institutional, and/or multi-family residential projects in a general contracting, construction management or closely related business field.
  • Excellent leadership and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in project management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant tools and applications.
  • Practical understanding of local building codes, permitting, and inspection process.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting while taking direction from multiple project leaders and carrying out tasks with little direction.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external leasing teams and Project Coordinators/Managers, general contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants including the ability to give direction.

 

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time, including walking unfinished construction project sites and on uneven surfaces; manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, phone, and other office equipment; eyesight that allows for reading a computer screen, phone screen, reports, etc.; hearing that allows for hearing/understanding spoken words; lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.; tolerant of loud noises, airborne dust, chemicals, fumes, and inclement weather.

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

This position is 100% in-office. The role requires working in office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.

About Lincoln Property Company

Lincoln Property Company (“Lincoln”) is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, and mixed-used properties, throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Lincoln’s combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes more than 562 million square feet of commercial space. In addition to providing third-party real estate services, Lincoln has completed over 164 million square feet of development since its inception in 1965 and has another $19.5 billion currently under construction or in the pipeline. For more information, visit: www.lpc.com.

All job offers are contingent on completion of a background check and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

 

By submitting your information or resume in response to this opportunity, you acknowledge that your personal information will be handled in accordance with the companies privacy policy.

 

Lincoln Property Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by Lincoln Property Company to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that Lincoln Property Company will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. At this time, we are not working with any agencies.