For construction owners and operators

A construction recruiter who runs the whole search.

When a superintendent, project manager, estimator, or executive role sits open, the jobs it supports feel it every week. We map the market, approach the people who are not looking, and represent both sides so the match holds after the start date.

Serving general contractors and custom builders, $10M to $250M, across the American West.

Why retained search

Postings reach the people who are looking. Your next leader probably isn't.

We search, not sift

The strongest superintendents and PMs in your market are employed and busy. A search means going to them directly with a specific reason to talk, not waiting for a posting to get lucky.

Both sides represented

We represent you and the candidate. Both parties choose the match with open eyes, which is why it holds when the first hard week arrives.

Construction only

We work one industry. We know what a strong estimator's track record looks like, what comp clears in your market, and which questions surface the difference between a good interview and a good hire.

Talk it through

Book a working call with TJ.

Thirty minutes on your situation, the role, and whether a search is the right move. No pitch deck. If a search isn't the answer, we'll say so.

Live availability · Google Calendar
What we'll cover

A working discussion

  • Your situation and what's at stake
  • Where this hire fits in the broader picture
  • Whether our process is the right fit
  • What concrete next steps could look like

TJ Kastning

Founder · Managing Partner
Straight answers

What owners ask us first.

What does a construction recruiter cost?

Retained search is priced as a percentage of first-year compensation, with part paid to begin the search. We walk through exact pricing on a working call before any agreement, so there are no surprises in the fine print.

What roles do you recruit?

Construction leadership: superintendents, project managers, estimators, precon leaders, directors of construction, and executives. General contractors and custom builders from $10M to $250M in revenue.

How is this different from a staffing agency?

A staffing agency forwards resumes from whoever answers a posting. A retained search maps your market, approaches people who are not looking, and represents both sides, so the match is chosen by both parties and holds after the start date.