Construction Recruiters and Staffing
Advastar has helped hundreds of construction companies hire top talent
Construction recruiting and staffing solutions
Advastar is a leading construction recruiter, dedicated to matching qualified candidates and contractors with the companies who need their skills and experience. Our mission is to be the talent partner of choice for organizations across construction industry segments, with a national network of professionals and a variety of employment services including direct placement, contract, contract-to-hire, and payrolling services.
The construction recruiters at Advastar are experts in construction staffing and operations, with more than 60 years of combined experience placing job seekers in roles where they can make an impact. We specialize in hiring staff for complex CAPEX projects but our expertise extends beyond these opportunities, with a track record of success filling vacancies in drafting and design, engineering, construction management (project managers, superintendents, foreman, estimators, project controls, safety, procurement, QA/QC and more), skilled trades (NCCCO crane operators, certified riggers, and millwrights), and construction leadership, operations and administrative positions at every level, from site foremen to operations leadership. For presidents, COOs and vice presidents, see our construction executive search firm.
Our customized recruitment process is at the core of our value for our client partners. As experienced headhunters, we know that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work in diverse industries like construction. Instead, our boutique staffing service is tailored to the needs of your business. This starts by learning about your company culture, project type and scope, and the technical capabilities you need in your workforce.
Once we’ve identified your specific qualifications, we draw on our nationwide candidate network and proprietary database of talent to identify both active and passive candidates who can excel in your opportunities. Our robust tech stack of advanced sourcing and screening tools, combined with our deep knowledge of the construction job market and our thorough candidate assessments and interviews, mean you can trust the resumes we send along to be an ideal fit for your positions.
At Advastar, our goal is to connect our clients with highly skilled professionals who have the expertise they need on their team. Our commitment to this mission is what makes us one of the most effective construction employment agencies in the industry. Whether you are building a project team for a new award, scaling your organization into a new market or vertical, or need to fill jobs with niche or specialized talent, contact Advastar today to learn how our construction recruiters can help.
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Our construction talent network
- 450k+ vetted construction professionals
- 55k NCCCO-certified skilled trades
- 41 metros with active placements
- 3weeks median time to mobilize a crew
Construction industry segments commonly supported
BIM turns flat drawings into smart 3D models that spot clashes early, predict costs, and keep schedules honest. Owners now expect Revit- and Navisworks-savvy BIM talent who can build digital twins, not just paper plans. We vet every designer, coordinator, and VDC manager for software skill, field experience, and teamwork so your models actually save time on site.
Commercial construction projects often require multiple phases and collaboration of cross-functional teams. The scope and complexity of these projects can make it a challenge to find and hire candidates with the right combination of specialized skills and knowledge in architectural design and structural engineering. Advastar’s extensive expertise in construction hiring makes us a valuable partner for these often challenging searches.
Design and build professionals combine architectural vision with construction expertise, ensuring projects meet aesthetic and functional goals while staying on schedule and within budget. This makes them both crucial for the seamless execution of construction projects and highly sought-after, adding to the challenge of finding and hiring the right professionals. As a recruiting partner, Advastar provides companies access to vetted experts who can bring their vision to life.
Electrical contractors are responsible for powering construction projects safely and efficiently. From designing complex wiring systems to ensuring full compliance with local and national electrical codes, these professionals are essential for any building’s functionality. Finding experienced electrical contractors with both technical expertise and a strong safety record can be a challenge in today’s talent market. Advastar connects companies to vetted electricians, project managers, and supervisors who can deliver reliable electrical solutions for all project sizes.
Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) professionals are essential for the success of large-scale projects, especially in sectors like energy, infrastructure, and industrial construction. Their end-to-end expertise allows them to manage every phase, from design through delivery, in compliance with industry standards. Advastar connects employers with engineers, construction managers, and other EPC talent that have technical expertise, project management skills, and experience working on complex, multidisciplinary projects.
Reliable general contractors are essential for the success of any construction or renovation project. From managing subcontractors to upholding quality standards and meeting project deadlines, the responsibilities of general contractors are wide-ranging, and they need an equally diverse set of skills to fulfill them. Advastar gives our clients access to a network of pre-vetted professionals so they can find the ideal candidates to ensure your project’s success.
Industrial contractors tackle large-scale projects in manufacturing, energy, and other highly regulated sectors, often working with specialized equipment and stringent safety standards. Their ability to coordinate intricate processes—from fabrication and assembly to installation and testing—demands a high level of technical expertise and compliance know-how. This focus on precision and safety can make finding qualified professionals a significant challenge. Advastar’s targeted recruitment solutions connect companies to industrial contractors who bring both the required technical prowess and regulatory awareness, helping ensure operations run smoothly, on budget, and with minimal risk of downtime.
Maintenance contractors ensure buildings and facilities continue operating at peak performance long after construction is complete. They handle preventative upkeep, emergency repairs, and system upgrades, keeping downtime to a minimum. This broad skill set can make them difficult to find, especially for specialized or high-stakes environments. Leveraging Advastar’s deep talent network helps employers quickly identify and hire maintenance professionals with the right expertise to handle their specific needs.
Mechanical contractors design, install, and maintain the vital systems that keep buildings functional and comfortable—HVAC, piping, and refrigeration among others. As market demands rise for energy efficiency and sustainable design, finding talent with the right technical expertise and certifications becomes even more important. Advastar’s robust recruitment process connects companies with mechanical contractors who bring both the hands-on skills and project management capabilities to drive cost-effective, compliant solutions.
Recruiting the right Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) professionals is vital for the successful completion of construction projects, ensuring all of their systems are efficient, safe, and compliant with regulations. Finding experienced MEP professionals (leadership, operations, and construction management) and skilled tradespeople (NCCCO crane operators, certified riggers, and millwrights) who have the right technical expertise and knowledge of industry standards can be a challenge, and one a well-connected search firm like Advastar can help companies solve.
While they have a smaller scope than commercial construction, multifamily residential construction projects often have tighter timelines that can make them challenging to hire for in a fast-moving labor market. Advastar’s extensive network of talent in engineering, construction management and skilled trades give us the edge for building a reliable workforce of in-demand talent with the skills your project requires.
Owners and developers provide the vision and financial backbone for construction projects, coordinating every stage from feasibility studies to final occupancy. Their leadership and decision-making often set the pace for the entire project team, making it critical that they partner with a reliable workforce that can support budgetary and quality objectives. Advastar’s recruiting solutions streamline this process by connecting owners and developers with experienced professionals who understand how to align construction execution with overall project goals.
Jobs stall when craft workers arrive late or under-qualified. Our roster of skilled tradespeople covers crane operators, riggers, millwrights, and pipefitters whose certifications and references check out. They show up ready, keep the job moving, and deliver quality work from first pour to final punch list.
Specialty contractors bring the focused expertise necessary for niche construction requirements, whether it’s precision welding, high-end millwork, or exterior façade restoration. Because these roles often call for industry-specific certifications and advanced technical knowledge, sourcing the right candidates can be a significant challenge. Advastar’s national network of vetted specialists ensures you have access to qualified professionals who can meet your project’s unique demands without compromising on safety or quality.
Building new lines or laying fiber means live-line work, strict safety codes, and tiny outage windows. We supply construction managers, linemen, and T and D estimators with spotless safety records who can jump into storm response without missing a beat, keeping regulators happy and projects on schedule.
Comprehensive staffing expertise for every construction project need
- Agriculture
- Commercial
- Data Center
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitals
- Hotels
- Industrial
- Manufacturing
- Medical Facilities
- Multifamily
- Office Building
- Oil & Gas
- Power Generation
- Refinery
- Restaurants
- Schools
- Transmission & Distribution
- Utilities
- Warehouse/
Distribution - Wind/
Solar
Additional construction areas where we recruit
Construction management recruiters
Our construction management recruiters staff the office side of construction delivery: preconstruction and estimating, scheduling and project controls, cost management and document control, for CM-at-risk firms, owner’s representatives and general contractors.
Delivery method matters more than sector in this discipline, so we ask about it on every intake. A scheduler who has only worked lump-sum jobs is a different hire from one who has run an open-book GMP.
Roles we fill
- Preconstruction managers
- Estimators and chief estimators
- Schedulers and planners (P6)
- Project controls managers
- Cost engineers and cost analysts
- Document control and contract administrators
- QA/QC and commissioning managers
- Owner-side construction managers
Both, and the two hire differently. CM firms are usually staffing against backlog and pursuits. Owners are usually building a governance function that has to oversee consultants and contractors. We ask which side of the table you sit on at intake because it changes the candidate profile entirely.
Yes, and it is one of the more common requests. We normally sequence it, placing the controls manager first so they have a say in the shape of the team, then adding cost and scheduling staff underneath. Some clients run the junior roles contract-to-hire until the workload is proven.
Regularly. Peak preconstruction periods, a single large pursuit or covering a leave are all common contract engagements. Payrolling is available if you have already found the person and need them on another company’s books.
Construction project manager recruiters
Our construction project manager recruiters place assistant project managers through project executives with general contractors, specialty and trade contractors, developers and owners.
Project manager means very different things at different companies, so we qualify on what someone actually carried: contract value, delivery method, buyout authority and whether they owned the margin or reported it.
Roles we fill
- Assistant project managers
- Project managers
- Senior project managers
- Project executives
- Specialty and trade contractor PMs
- Owner-side project managers
- Industrial and heavy civil PMs
- Traveling project managers
By what they actually carried. Contract value on their largest job, delivery method, whether they held buyout authority, how much work was self-performed, whether they owned margin or reported it and how many direct reports they had. Two people with five years as a PM can be a decade apart in capability.
Yes, and it is a substantial part of this desk. Data center, energy and industrial programs run on traveling teams. We confirm rotation, per diem and travel expectations with the candidate before submittal, because that is where these placements usually fail.
Regularly. Contract and contract-to-hire are common for a single project, for covering a leave or where a program’s duration is uncertain. Payrolling is available if you have already identified the person.
Construction superintendent recruiters
Our construction superintendent recruiters place assistant, project and general superintendents and trade-specific field leaders with general contractors, self-perform builders and owners.
We qualify on what someone has actually run: project size and type, self-perform crews or subcontractors, how many trades were stacked at peak and whether they held the schedule or just reported on it.
Roles we fill
- Project superintendents
- General superintendents
- Assistant superintendents
- Self-perform and trade superintendents
- Traveling superintendents
- Interiors and occupied-space superintendents
- Industrial and plant superintendents
- Safety-focused field leaders
The project manager owns the money, the contract and the owner relationship. The superintendent owns the site, the schedule and the trades. Some companies blur the two, and we ask at intake which responsibilities actually sit with the role you are filling.
Yes, and it is a significant part of this desk. Data center, industrial and energy programs run on traveling field leadership. We confirm assignment length, rotation and per diem with every candidate before submittal, which is the single biggest factor in whether the placement lasts.
Yes. Replacing a superintendent who is still running a live job is common and sensitive, and we run those searches without your name attached until there is mutual interest.
Civil construction recruiters
Our civil construction recruiters work with heavy civil and infrastructure contractors: highway and bridge builders, earthwork and site contractors, underground utility installers, paving companies and the joint ventures assembled for large public programs.
Heavy civil runs on bid openings, public funding and quantities, so we screen for people who tracked and defended pay quantities and know what their own equipment costs per hour.
Roles we fill
- Heavy highway and roadway teams
- Bridge and structures
- Earthwork and grading
- Underground utilities
- Paving and asphalt
- Heavy civil estimators
- Equipment and fleet managers
- Civil operations leaders
Yes, and it is a large share of this work. We are familiar with prequalification, prevailing wage and certified payroll, DBE participation requirements and the documentation standards that come with publicly funded work.
Civil construction is about building infrastructure: the field teams, supervision and project staff at heavy civil contractors. Civil engineering is about designing it: the consulting firms, licensed engineers and design staff, which our civil engineering staffing agency covers. Same word, opposite ends of the project.
We plan the search against the window between award and notice to proceed, which is usually the real constraint, and we keep standing contact with field leaders in this market so a search does not start from zero.
Real-world outcomes: showcasing our construction recruiting expertise
- Read Case Study: Powering Industrial Projects with Skilled Trades
Powering industrial projects with skilled trades
- NCCCO crane operators, NCCER riggers, millwrights & electricians
- DISA, TWIC & Reciprocal Safety Council compliance verified
- Travel, per-diem and overtime logistics handled
- Read Case Study: Driving Success in Complex Projects
Driving success in complex projects
- Project controls, P6 scheduling, estimating & document control staffed
- Civil, structural, mechanical & electrical disciplines covered
- Start-up and commissioning specialists for the final phases
- Read Case Study: Building a Hyperscale Data Center
Building a hyperscale data center
- High-voltage electricians, HVAC techs & NCCCO crane operators sourced
- TWIC, DISA & OSHA compliance managed through onboarding
- Travel, per-diem and overtime logistics coordinated across states
What hiring managers say about Advastar
Why clients trust Advastar
Forbes 2026Best of Recruiting & Best of Staffing
Advastar was named to Forbes' 2026 Best of Recruiting and Best of Staffing lists, both compiled from independent surveys of the clients and candidates we work with.
Read the AnnouncementGE EnergyStaffing Partner of the Year
GE Energy named Advastar its Staffing Partner of the Year in 2025 through the GE Vernova supplier program.
60+ yearsof combined construction expertise
Our nine-person construction desk brings more than 60 years of combined recruiting experience to every search we run.
Tell us who you need to hire
- Tell us about the role you need to fill
- A recruiter calls you within one business day
- Together we agree on a plan to fill the role
Find your next role
- Tell us what kind of work you want
- A recruiter reviews your details and gets in touch
- We put you forward for jobs that fit
GE Energy Staffing Partner of the Year
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Our construction recruiting team
David Case
President, Advastar Engineering Services
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Tim Shearer
VP & National Managing Director
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Robert Cornelio
Director of Business Development
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Jaime Summers
Senior Recruiter
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Amanda Martin
Recruiter
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Christen Trent
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Laura Carrillo Barrios
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Lisa Wombwell
Office Manager
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Frequently asked questions about construction recruitment
Project managers, superintendents, foremen, estimators, project controls, safety managers, document control specialists, contract administrators and the skilled trades that go with them. The additional areas above set out how we run construction management, project manager, superintendent and heavy civil searches.
We support large-scale CAPEX projects, such as data centers, mission-critical infrastructure, utilities, oil & gas facilities, food & beverage operations, industrial plants, and manufacturing. Our professionals have the expertise to deliver exceptional results across diverse project types.
We leverage an extensive database of vetted professionals and use advanced recruiting tools to identify and match top-tier candidates. Our thorough screening process ensures candidates have the right skills and experience for your specific project needs.
We can deliver both. Whether you need a complete project team or specific roles filled, we have the flexibility to adapt to your project’s requirements and ensure you have the right resources to succeed.
With over 50 years of combined experience and a deep understanding of the construction industry, we provide tailored staffing solutions that align with your project goals. We have a proven track record of placing professionals who can drive project success and adapt to changing needs. Leadership hires run through our construction executive search firm, confidentially where that is what the situation calls for.
Safety is paramount. We work with candidates who have a strong safety mindset and provide ongoing support to ensure they adhere to safety protocols. Our Safety Managers can also help implement and oversee safety programs on-site.
Yes, we provide flexible staffing options, including short-term project support, long-term hires, and contract-to-hire solutions. Our approach is adaptable to fit your project duration and workforce needs.
We serve industries like data centers, mission-critical infrastructure, utilities, oil & gas, food & beverage, industrial plants, and manufacturing. Our team is experienced in understanding and meeting the challenges unique to each sector.
Our efficient recruitment process allows us to present qualified candidates quickly, often within days. We understand the urgency of construction projects and are committed to providing timely staffing solutions.
Yes, we offer workforce management services, including payroll, compliance, and administrative support. This ensures a smooth experience and allows you to focus on project execution.
We assist with onboarding to ensure a seamless transition for our candidates, including coordinating with your team, managing paperwork, and ensuring all compliance requirements are met.
From initial job posting to offer acceptance, our process typically takes 3-5 weeks for project management roles and 2-3 weeks for site-based positions. This timeline includes reference checks, verification of certifications, and interview coordination. For executive positions like Construction Directors, the process may extend to 6-8 weeks.
We analyze current market data across different regions and project types, considering factors like years of experience, certifications, and project volume history. Our compensation analysis includes base salary, performance bonuses, vehicle allowances, and benefits packages standard in the construction industry.
We require details about your typical projects (size, type, value), required certifications, years of experience, and management responsibilities. Understanding your company’s delivery methods, current projects, and team structure helps us identify candidates who will integrate successfully with your organization.
Yes, we provide a 60-day replacement guarantee for all construction placements. If a placed candidate leaves within this period, we will find a replacement at no additional cost. We understand the critical nature of construction roles and the importance of maintaining project continuity.
Our standard fee is 25% of the candidate’s first-year compensation, with rates varying based on position level and project complexity.
We have a combined 50+ years of construction hiring experience. We actively network within construction associations, maintain relationships with trade schools and universities, and participate in industry events. Our team regularly engages with construction professionals across various specialties to maintain an active candidate pool.
Beyond technical qualifications, we evaluate candidates’ work style, safety mindset, and leadership approach through behavioral interviews. We assess how they’ve handled past project challenges, subcontractor relationships, and team dynamics — all crucial aspects of construction roles.
We conduct regular check-ins during the first three months of placement, gathering feedback from both the placed professional and your team. This helps ensure smooth integration and allows us to address any concerns promptly, particularly important during critical project phases.
Our recruiters specialize in construction management and field operations, understanding the nuances between roles like Project Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators. This enables them to effectively evaluate qualifications and engage in meaningful discussions about construction processes.
Yes, we specifically target candidates with experience that aligns with your project needs, considering your industry segment, project size, and scope. We verify their understanding of specific requirements, challenges, and methodologies unique to each project type.
We recruit for construction roles nationwide
- Albuquerque, NM
- Anchorage, AK
- Baltimore, MD
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Billings, MT
- Boise, ID
- Boston, MA
- Burlington, VT
- Charleston, SC
- Charleston, WV
- Charlotte, NC
- Cheyenne, WY
- Chicago, IL
- Columbus, OH
- Des Moines, IA
- Detroit, MI
- Fargo, ND
- Frankfort, KY
- Hartford, CT
- Honolulu, HI
- Houston, TX
- Huntsville, AL
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jackson, MS
- Kansas City, MO
- Las Vegas, NV
- Little Rock, AR
- Littleton, CO
- Manchester, NH
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New York City, NY
- Newark, NJ
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Omaha, NE
- Overland Park, KS
- Peachtree Corners, GA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Portland, ME
- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Seattle, WA
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Tallahassee, FL
- Tempe, AZ
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Wilmington, DE