Antoine Waller
Construction Recruiter
Construction recruiters for hard-to-fill roles
Our construction recruiters help contractors, developers, and owners hire experienced professionals across every stage of the construction lifecycle.
- Pay only if you hire
- Permanent and contract roles
- Better shortlists, faster hiring
Trusted by contractors, developers, and construction companies nationwide
800+
Hiring teams served
70+
specialized recruiters
72-96 hrs
To your first candidates
3
U.S. patents for sourcing technology
We already post on Indeed and LinkedIn - why would we use a recruiter?
Job boards reach candidates who are actively looking. The construction professionals most employers want - Superintendents running active projects, Estimators mid-bid-cycle, Project Managers two years into a job they haven't thought about leaving - aren't refreshing job boards. They're working.
The Associated General Contractors of America's 2024 Workforce Survey found that 94% of construction firms struggled to hire craft workers, while more than half also reported difficulty filling salaried roles such as Project Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators. At the same time, the National Center for Construction Education and Research estimates that 41% of today's construction workforce will retire by 2031.
This is where ExpertHiring's construction recruiters come in. We identify and contact professionals directly. We don't repost your opening. If you've worked with an agency before and seen the same faces who were available on every other platform, that's why - they were sourcing from the same pool. We don't.
Construction roles we fill
Our construction management recruiters support hiring across general contractors, specialty contractors, and developer-led projects.
Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Construction Managers, Field Engineers, and Directors of Construction.
Estimators, Senior Estimators, Chief Estimators, Preconstruction Managers, BIM Coordinators, VDC Specialists, Scheduling Professionals, Project Controls Specialists, Safety Managers, and Quality Managers.
Operations Managers, Area Managers, Project Executives, Regional Directors, Vice Presidents of Construction, and General Managers.
Our construction recruiters support hiring for general contractors, specialty contractors, developers, EPC firms, engineering companies, owners' representatives, and organizations building high-performing construction teams. Looking to hire executive construction leadership? Explore our executive search practice →
What better hiring looks like
Construction resumes can look remarkably similar on paper. The difference is often in the projects someone has delivered, the teams they've led, and the environments where they've been successful.
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Every project is different
Commercial, healthcare, industrial, multifamily, and heavy civil projects all bring different challenges. We focus on professionals whose experience matches the work your team actually performs.
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We look beyond the job title
We evaluate project size, delivery methods, scheduling responsibilities, subcontractor management, safety leadership, and the role candidates played from start to finish.
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Timing matters
Hiring the right person six weeks too late can be just as costly as hiring the wrong one. We build every single search around your project schedule, hiring priorities, and long-term plans.
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Built for the next project too
The strongest construction hires don't just help finish today's job. They become people your business trusts on the next project and in leadership roles down the line.
Meet your construction recruiting specialists
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Construction Recruiter
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Construction Recruiter
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additional recruiters specializing in the exact role you're hiring for.
Construction roles we've filled recently
To protect our clients' privacy, identifying details have been removed. The roles, timelines, and results shown are all from real searches.
Director of Construction
37 days
National real estate developer
Chief Estimator
29 days
Regional general contractor
Senior Superintendent
26 days
Healthcare construction company
Project Manager
21 days
Industrial construction contractor
Safety Manager
18 days
Heavy civil contractor
Project Engineer
20 days
Commercial construction company
Frequently asked questions
There's no definitive answer. Some roles transfer well across sectors; others require direct sector experience. We help identify which is which before the search begins.
Direct Hire is best for permanent project and leadership roles where you're looking for a long-term addition to your team. You pay a one-time placement fee only after a successful hire, and candidates join your organization as full-time employees. Typical time to receive a shortlist is 21 to 37 days.
Contract hiring is ideal for specific projects, seasonal demand, or short-term capacity gaps. Contractors are engaged for the duration of the project, with an ongoing hourly markup rather than a one-time placement fee. Typical time to receive a shortlist is 7 to 14 days.
Yes, we do. Our construction recruiters support hiring across commercial construction, industrial construction, healthcare, multifamily, manufacturing, infrastructure, heavy civil, renewable energy, government projects, and specialty trades.
Years of experience really only tell part of the story. Our construction recruiters look at the size and complexity of projects candidates have completed, the delivery methods they've worked under, the teams they've led, safety performance, subcontractor coordination, and the types of owners or clients they've supported. Those details often matter more than a job title.
Often, yes. Local building codes, subcontractor relationships, permitting processes, and market conditions can all influence how quickly someone becomes effective. While many construction professionals relocate successfully, local experience can shorten the learning curve on certain projects.
Yes, we do. We recruit both permanent hires and contract construction professionals for general contractors, developers, specialty subcontractors, and owners.
A construction staffing agency helps contractors, developers, and construction companies hire experienced professionals for permanent or contract roles. Instead of relying only on job postings, recruiters identify, screen, and evaluate candidates based on their project experience, technical expertise, and overall fit for the role.
ExpertHiring focuses on construction management professionals, including Project Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators, many of whom are already employed and open to the right opportunity.
Look for recruiters who understand construction, not just recruiting.
The right construction staffing agency understands the difference between preconstruction, field operations, estimating, project controls, and construction leadership because each role requires a different skill set. The best construction recruitment agency will also have relationships with professionals who aren't actively searching.
We most definitely can. Many clients engage us when they're expanding into new markets, winning additional work, or staffing multiple projects simultaneously.
We can support hiring across field operations, project management, estimating, safety, and leadership while keeping searches aligned with each project's requirements.
Hire construction professionals who can hit the ground running
From preconstruction to project closeout, we help contractors, developers, and owners hire experienced professionals for permanent and contract roles.
Only pay after a successful hire.
Recruiting across multiple disciplines? Explore all our recruiting specialties →
