Commercial Construction
Project Leaders for Commercial General Contractors
Shamrock recruits assistant project managers, project managers, senior project managers, project executives and superintendents for commercial general contractors across the United States, along with estimators, preconstruction leaders, QA/QC, MEP, safety and BIM/VDC professionals. Every search is direct hire, so the person joins your team as your employee.
The strongest builders are usually busy running jobs, not reading job boards. We reach out to them directly and talk through the work they have delivered before you ever see a résumé.
Roles we recruit
Project Management
Assistant project managers, project managers and senior project managers who own budget, schedule, buyout and client communication from preconstruction through closeout.
Superintendents
Field leaders who run the site, sequence trades, manage safety and keep the schedule moving.
Estimators & Senior Estimators
Estimators who review drawings, price scopes and help you win work at the right number.
Preconstruction Managers & Directors
Leaders who shape budgets, early schedules and design reviews before the build starts.
QA/QC Managers & Engineers
Quality professionals who check installed work against the plans and keep inspection records in order.
MEP Managers & Coordinators
People who coordinate the mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades, drawings and installation sequence.
Safety Professionals
Safety coordinators, managers and directors who run site safety programs, training and day-to-day oversight.
BIM & VDC Professionals
Building information modeling (BIM) and virtual design and construction (VDC) specialists who build and coordinate 3D models to catch conflicts early.
Project Executives
Senior leaders who oversee a portfolio of projects, guide project teams and own key client relationships.
Practical hiring considerations
- Project background
- We ask about building types, contract values, delivery methods and whether candidates led the work or supported it, so you can compare experience fairly.
- Estimating and buyout
- For PM roles we discuss how involved candidates have been in estimating, scoping and buying out subcontracts, and how they protect margin after award.
- Schedule and cost control
- We look for people who can explain how they track the schedule, forecast cost, manage change orders and report problems early.
- Subcontractor coordination
- Commercial jobs depend on trade partners. We screen for how candidates hold subs accountable while keeping working relationships intact.
- Closeout
- Punch lists, O&M manuals, warranties and final billing separate finishers from starters. We ask candidates how they bring a job to a clean close.
- Location and travel
- We confirm commute range, travel tolerance and relocation openness up front so offers are not derailed late in the process.
Our direct-hire process
1
Kickoff call
We review the role, scope, location, travel, compensation range and timeline with you.
2
Targeted search
We research and contact qualified professionals directly, including people not actively job hunting.
3
Screened shortlist
You receive candidates we have spoken with about experience, fit and expectations.
4
Interviews to offer
We coordinate interviews, gather feedback and help both sides through the offer.
5
Start and transition
We stay in contact through resignation and start date so the transition goes smoothly.
Frequently asked questions
What commercial construction roles do you recruit?
Assistant project managers, project managers, senior project managers, project executives, superintendents, estimators and senior estimators, preconstruction managers and directors, QA/QC managers and engineers, MEP managers and coordinators, safety professionals, and BIM and VDC professionals for commercial general contractors.
Do you recruit outside a specific region?
Yes. We recruit nationwide and discuss commute, travel and relocation with candidates before presenting them.
What should I share before starting a search?
The role, project types and sizes, the location, travel expectations, compensation range, who the person reports to and your interview timeline.
Is this a contract staffing service?
No. This page covers direct-hire recruiting, where the candidate joins your company as your employee.
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