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Construction Recruiting for Specialty Subcontractors

Recruit field leaders, estimators and project staff for specialty subcontractors.

We won't waste your time with candidates that don't make sense. We don't cut corners, and we don't rely on job postings. We headhunt.

  • Elite construction recruiters
  • No fee unless you hire
  • Local and 100% travel candidates
  • GCs, developers and construction managers

Start the search

Tell us who you need.

Share the essentials. We will follow up to understand the work, the team and the person who will make a difference.

No upfront fee. You pay only if you hire.

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The search brief

Specialty subcontractors need people who understand their trade, coordinate with project teams and protect the details of the work. We recruit across specialty construction using a candidate network in the markets and roles we cover.

A direct route to the right hire

How it works.

  1. 01

    Tell us the role

    Share the position, location and what the hire needs to own.

  2. 02

    We send vetted candidates

    We approach and qualify construction professionals before making introductions.

  3. 03

    Pay only if you hire

    A fee is due only for a qualifying placement under the recruiting agreement.

Our approach

Hire for the trade and the project

We recruit Superintendents, Foremen, Project Managers, Estimators and project support staff for specialty subcontractors. We first learn the trade, project mix, crew responsibilities and customer relationships tied to the opening.

Our approach

Experience that fits your scope

Searches can involve mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, concrete, structural steel, glazing, roofing, interiors and other specialty work. We discuss how the candidate's project history, trade coordination and level of responsibility fit your company's scope.

Our approach

Local and traveling candidates

Our network includes local construction professionals as well as candidates open to 100% travel. For a travel assignment, we discuss the project location, schedule, rotation and practical logistics before an introduction.

Our approach

Direct search with contingency terms

We use our network and direct outreach to identify professionals who fit the role. Standard contingency searches have no upfront professional fee, and a placement fee is due only on a qualifying hire under the signed recruiting agreement.

The people behind the work

Roles we focus on.

  • Specialty Trade Superintendent
  • General Foreman
  • Trade Foreman
  • Project Manager
  • Estimator
  • Project Engineer
  • Safety Manager
  • Project Coordinator
Good questions

Frequently asked questions.

Which roles do you recruit for specialty subcontractors?

We recruit field leaders, Foremen, Project Managers, Estimators, Project Engineers and project support staff. The search is shaped around the trade, project scope and responsibilities of the opening.

How do you evaluate candidates for a specialty trade?

We discuss the candidate's trade and project background, crew or project responsibilities and coordination with other contractors. We confirm which experience matters to your specific scope before making an introduction.

Can you find candidates who will travel full time?

Yes. We can consider local professionals willing to travel 100% and candidates from across the country open to 100% travel. We discuss assignment logistics and expectations before presenting a candidate.

Do you recruit in my local market?

We recruit in the construction markets we cover and maintain a strong candidate network across specialties. We discuss local availability and the option to include traveling candidates when reviewing a search.

How are recruiting fees handled?

Standard contingency searches have no upfront professional recruiting fee. A placement fee is due only for a qualifying hire under the signed recruiting agreement.

Do you work with general contractors as well as subcontractors?

Yes. We recruit for general contractors, developers and construction managers as well as specialty subcontractors. We tailor the search to the employer's trade scope and project delivery needs.

Start a conversation

Tell us about the position you cannot afford to leave open.

We won't waste your time with candidates that don't make sense. We don't cut corners, and we don't rely on job postings. We headhunt.

From the field, ready now

Available now in construction.

View all candidates

Every profile is presented without identifying details. Introductions are handled privately by our team.

How it works

A direct path to the right construction hire.

Construction recruitment is all we do. We are construction recruitment experts for GCs, developers, CMs and owners hiring field and office talent.

01

Tell us who you need

Share the position, location, and essential requirements. We will clarify the brief with you.

02

We headhunt construction talent

Our experts map the market and directly approach relevant professionals, including people not looking at job postings.

03

Meet a focused shortlist

We qualify experience and interest before presenting candidates with useful context for your decision.

Relocation and travel

Relocation Placements

Over the last few years we've filled more and more positions with candidates willing to relocate on their own, or with minimal initial relocation help from the client. We always fill with local candidates when possible. But relocation placements are a specialty of ours, and we know how to make them work for clients who are committed to filling the position.

Placement protection

12-month replacement guarantee

On standard (non-reduced) fee agreements, every placement comes with a 3-month free candidate replacement guarantee. From months 4 to 12, we'll still replace the candidate at half off. That's a full year of coverage. We've never needed to use the extended guarantee.

Extended coverage applies to eligible placements billed and paid at the full standard fee under the signed client recruiting agreement.

Three-Month Free Replacement

If a placement billed and paid at the full standard fee separates for a qualifying reason within the first three months, Construction Headhunters will conduct one replacement search for the same or substantially similar position at no additional professional recruiting fee.

Months Four Through Twelve: Half-Fee Replacement

If the hire separates during months four through twelve, the client receives one replacement at half the standard professional fee. Applies only to original placements billed and paid at the full standard fee.

Eligibility, exclusions, notification requirements, payment requirements, and replacement terms are governed by the signed client recruiting agreement.

What does the 12-month replacement guarantee include?

On standard (non-reduced) fee agreements, every placement comes with a 3-month free candidate replacement guarantee. From months 4 to 12, we'll still replace the candidate at half off. That's a full year of coverage. We've never needed to use the extended guarantee.

Eligibility, exclusions, notification requirements, payment requirements, and replacement terms are governed by the signed client recruiting agreement.