Recruiting Services for the Construction Industry

Find top-notch construction professionals with help from construction industry recruiters

By Mary Beth Doyle
Recruiting services for the construction industry help you find the right individual for your real estate or construction company.

Whether you’re seeking a construction industry executive or an experienced tradesperson, construction recruiters can help.

In this guide, you will:

  1. Learn about the benefits of using construction recruiting services for your company’s employment needs;
  2. Explore the various online job boards, including what opportunities they provide for construction employment; and
  3. Find out about ways to advance your own construction career.

 

Post construction jobs online

Before you look into a construction recruiting firm, you may want to test the waters by posting an ad for construction jobs yourself.
Try: Look at websites specific to construction jobs, like SkilledWorkers.com, where you’ll find postings for workers in all areas, including bricklayers, drywallers, carpenters and more.

Determine what kind of employee you are seeking

Some construction jobs require people who are focused on their construction careers, while other tasks can be handled by college students on summer break and the like. Determine what your construction recruiting needs are first, then pursue the appropriate construction recruiters to help you find what you need.
Try: For constructions executives, AEC Executive Search is a good place to start. Millwork Network connects real estate and construction companies with millwork professionals. S.R. Clarke can help you find both construction executives and tradespeople.

Look out for number one

Recruiting services for the construction industry don't have to be limited to finding workers for your company. Seek out a construction headhunter to ensure your construction career is reaching its fullest potential.
Try: MorganSullivan, Adams Partners and Gaines International are recruitment firms that specialize in the real estate and construction industries.

 

  • Take the time to research several construction recruiting firms before settling on one. Call their previous clients and make sure you have a comfortable rapport with the people you'll be dealing directly with.
  • Fees vary for construction recruiters based on what you require of them. Most will work on a contingency, retained or contract basis.