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Superintendents and Field Leadership4 min read

Hiring a Traveling Superintendent: What to Agree Before the Offer

A practical checklist for hiring a traveling superintendent: project fit, travel schedule, lodging, pay, support and what happens after the job ends.

Construction Headhunters Team

October 20, 2026

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Construction supervisor in a hard hat reviewing plans with a coworker on a job site
Hiring Construction Leaders6 min read

Best Construction Staffing Agencies and Recruiting Firms in the USA: How to Pick One

Staffing agency or headhunter? What each one does, why a staffing arrangement for someone you want to keep ends up close to a permanent fee, and how to vet a construction recruiter.

Ivan Duschatzky

October 16, 2026

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Two construction professionals in hard hats and safety vests discussing plans on a job site.
Superintendents and Field Leadership6 min read

How Long Does It Take to Hire a Construction Superintendent?

Plan on about 6 to 10 weeks. Where the time goes, what slows GCs down, and why a recruiter who specializes in superintendents shortens the search.

Ivan Duschatzky

October 6, 2026

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Construction manager reviewing a set of blueprints on an active job site
Hiring Construction Leaders7 min read

How Much Does a Construction Recruiter Cost?

What construction recruiters charge, why the best charge 25-35%, contingency vs retained vs monthly retainer, and how our replacement guarantee works.

Ivan Duschatzky

September 29, 2026

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Senior superintendent reviewing plans on an active heavy civil construction project
Superintendents and Field Leadership5 min read

Why Job Boards Don't Find Superintendents

A Senior Superintendent with twenty years of field experience is not refreshing Indeed on a Thursday afternoon. Reaching them requires a different approach entirely.

Ivan Duschatzky

May 14, 2025

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Construction professionals in a professional meeting context
Interviewing5 min read

What Causes a Construction Candidate to Reject an Offer

A candidate who declines after an interview process is not a surprise. The signals were usually there early. Here is what to watch for.

Ivan Duschatzky

April 22, 2025

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Construction professional annotating project blueprints during preconstruction review
Hiring Construction Leaders6 min read

Why Strong Project Managers Ignore Most Recruiter Messages

The most capable construction PMs are usually running projects, not reading their inbox. Here's what that means for how you fill a senior role.

Ivan Duschatzky

March 18, 2025

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