Tell us who you need
We talk through the job, the projects, location, pay and why someone good would want it.
SPECIALTY TRADE CONTRACTOR RECRUITING
Specialty trade recruiting for the contractors who make buildings work.
We recruit project managers, superintendents, estimators, and executives for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, roofing, concrete, and other specialty trade contractors working in commercial and industrial markets.
The sectors and project types we recruit in.
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Mechanical / HVAC
Commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing, piping, and mechanical systems contractors.
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Electrical
Commercial and industrial electrical contractors, power distribution, and control systems.
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Plumbing
Commercial and industrial plumbing contractors, underground, rough-in, and trim.
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Roofing
Commercial roofing contractors, low-slope, steep-slope, and specialty membrane systems.
05
Concrete
Cast-in-place, tilt-up, post-tension, and specialty concrete contractors.
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Drywall & Interior
Commercial drywall, framing, ceilings, and interior finishes contractors.
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Fire Protection
Sprinkler design and installation, fire alarm, and suppression system contractors.
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Building Envelope
Glazing, curtain wall, waterproofing, and exterior cladding contractors.
Why specialty trade hiring is different.
Specialty trade contractors face a recruiting challenge that is distinct from the GC market. Project managers and estimators in mechanical, electrical, and other trades have deep system-specific knowledge that is not easily transferred. Hiring from adjacent trades or commercial GCs often produces a mismatch.
Specialty system experience helps align a project management search with the work and project requirements.
An estimator's trade and sector experience help focus the search on relevant scopes.
For Roofing and Concrete Superintendent searches, project scope and relevant background help clarify candidate fit.
Roles we recruit across specialty trades.
Project Management
- Project Engineer
- Assistant PM
- Project Manager
- Senior PM
- Project Executive
Field Leadership
- Foreman
- Superintendent
- Senior Superintendent
- General Superintendent
Estimating & Biz Dev
- Estimator
- Senior Estimator
- Chief Estimator
- Preconstruction Manager
We recruit across trades including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, roofing, concrete, drywall, fire protection, and building envelope contractors.
What we evaluate in specialty trades candidates.
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Trade Specialization
Specific system type, trade background, and relevant certifications
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Project Type & Market
Commercial, industrial, healthcare, or institutional work
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Scope & Contract Value
Self-perform scope, project sizes, and contract values managed
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Licensing & Certifications
State licensing, OSHA, trade certifications relevant to the position
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Estimating Systems
Estimating software experience relevant to the trade
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Leadership & Growth
Field team size, subcontractor scope, and career trajectory
How a trades search works.
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Tell us who you need
We talk through the job, the projects, location, pay and why someone good would want it.
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We find and speak with candidates
We call people with the right experience, including many who are not applying for jobs.
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You meet the strongest matches
You get a short list with notes on each person. We set up interviews and share feedback.
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We help you complete the hire
We help with the offer, counteroffers, notice and start date.
Tell us about your specialty trade hiring need.
Search possibilities
Types of searches we can take on.
Examples of jobs we can fill. Tell us about yours.
- Project ManagerIndustryCommercial HVACMarketTampa, Florida
- Mechanical SuperintendentIndustryHealthcare HVACMarketMiami, Florida
- Project ManagerIndustryCommercial ElectricalMarketMiami, Florida
- Electrical SuperintendentIndustryOffice ConstructionMarketNew York City, New York
- Project ManagerIndustryCommercial PlumbingMarketTampa, Florida
- SuperintendentIndustryFire Protection ConstructionMarketMiami, Florida
- Project ManagerIndustryCommercial ConcreteMarketDallas-Fort Worth, Texas
- SuperintendentIndustryStructural ConcreteMarketMiami, Florida
Start the search
Tell us who you need.
Share the basics. We will call to talk through the job.
No finished job description needed. Ivan or a senior teammate will help you work through the details.
Prefer a conversation? Book a 15-minute employer callFor employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.
Or call 954-758-9593.
For a standard contingency search, there is no upfront recruiting fee. You pay only if you hire under the signed agreement.
Public candidate profiles
Available now in construction.
Every profile is presented without identifying details. We confirm current interest and fit before arranging a private introduction.
How it works
How we fill your job.
Four steps, run by Ivan or a senior teammate.
We find and speak with candidates
We call people with the right experience, including many who are not applying for jobs.
You meet the strongest matches
You get a short list with notes on each person. We set up interviews and share feedback.
We help you complete the hire
We help with the offer, counteroffers, notice and start date.
Relocation and travel
Location is part of the search.
We look locally first and discuss whether relocation or travel makes sense. A traveling superintendent's rotation, a PM's family move and a local commute are different decisions. We cover relocation help, per diem and timing before you meet anyone, not at the offer.
Placement protection
Candidate replacement guarantee
How long is the candidate replacement guarantee?
We offer a candidate replacement guarantee on standard search agreements. The applicable period and exact terms are set out in the signed client recruiting agreement.
Eligibility, exclusions, notification requirements, payment requirements, and replacement terms are governed by the signed client recruiting agreement.