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Skin in the search.
Standard searches are contingency-based. We invest the work first. You pay only after the right person accepts and starts.
Elite construction recruitment · TX / CA / FL
Built to findthe people whobuild.
Direct-hire construction recruiters for the people on the tools, leading the site and running the business.
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01 THE ADVANTAGE
Your next great hire is probably not applying.
We go where job posts can't.
Talent&Skills is a boutique search partner for construction companies that cannot afford an average hire. Our recruiters identify, approach and qualify the people competitors want to keep.
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Construction fluency.
We screen for the realities behind the résumé: project scope, crew size, delivery method, systems, safety and measurable outcomes.
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One focused partner.
A tighter brief. A curated shortlist. Direct communication. No pile of unqualified résumés and no recruiter runaround.
02 MARKETS
Local focus.
National-calibre reach.
Texas
Industrial scale. Relentless growth.
Commercial construction, electrical, industrial, infrastructure, solar and storage.
↗California
Technical depth. Clean-energy velocity.
Renewables, electrical, engineering, commercial construction and project leadership.
↗Florida
Fast markets. High-stakes delivery.
Multifamily, hospitality, HVAC, roofing, restoration and general construction.
↗03 ROLES WE RECRUIT
From first tool
to top floor.
Every level. One quality bar. We build talent pipelines across the entire construction organization.
Field & Craft
Electricians, HVAC, solar installers, operators, welders and skilled trades.
↗Field Leadership
Foremen, general foremen, site supervisors and superintendents.
↗Project Delivery
Project managers, coordinators, estimators, schedulers and VDC talent.
↗Technical
Construction engineers, electrical engineers, commissioning and quality leaders.
↗Commercial
Preconstruction, business development, procurement and construction sales.
↗Executive
Operations leaders, regional presidents, directors, VPs and C-suite executives.
↗04 THE PROCESS
A precise search.
Zero theatre.
Clear checkpoints keep the search moving and your team informed.
Brief us on a role ↗- 01
Define the win
We calibrate the role, compensation, location, must-haves and the reasons a strong candidate should listen.
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Map the market
We identify target companies and candidate pools, then launch direct, role-specific outreach.
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Qualify the person
We assess relevant scope, motivations, logistics, compensation and work authorization before introduction.
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Close with clarity
We coordinate the process, surface risks early and help both sides reach a confident decision.
05 PRICING
Premium search.
Aligned incentives.
Our pricing reflects the value of a high-conviction hire—without requiring money upfront on a standard search.
STANDARD DIRECT HIREMOST POPULAR
20–22%
of first-year base salary
- ✓ No upfront fee
- ✓ Pay when the candidate starts
- ✓ $12,000 minimum placement fee
- ✓ 60-day replacement guarantee
SPECIALIZED / HARD-TO-FILL
22–25%
of first-year base salary
- ✓ Scarce technical talent
- ✓ Urgent or remote searches
- ✓ Senior leadership roles
- ✓ 60-day replacement guarantee
SELECT ENGAGED SEARCH
$3K–7.5K
engagement credited to final fee
- ✓ For select difficult searches
- ✓ Dedicated market mapping
- ✓ Priority search capacity
- ✓ Credited in full at placement
Final terms are agreed in writing before a search begins. Fees shown apply to employer-paid, permanent direct-hire recruitment.
06 CREDIBILITY
Built on substance.
Proof follows placement.
FOUNDING CLIENT PROGRAM
Your search could become the benchmark.
We are opening a limited number of launch-partner searches across Texas, California and Florida. Founding clients receive focused senior-recruiter attention and the opportunity to shape how success is measured.
01PLACEMENT STORYReserved for an approved client result
02CLIENT REFERENCEPublished only with permission
03SEARCH DATATime-to-shortlist and retention
BUILT FORGENERAL CONTRACTORSSPECIALTY TRADESENERGY EPCsDESIGN-BUILD FIRMS
07 FIND SOMEONE NOW
List the role.
We'll move fast.
Give us the job, the market and the non-negotiables. We'll turn your brief into a focused direct-hire search—without an upfront fee on standard searches.
- 01Describe the jobTitle, level, responsibilities and must-have experience.
- 02Set the urgencyTell us when the hire needs to start and what is slowing you down.
- 03Launch the searchWe review the brief and come back with a clear search plan.
08 THE DETAILS
Questions,
answered plainly.
When do we pay?+
For a standard contingency search, only when your selected candidate starts. There is no engagement fee upfront.
What is included?+
Targeted sourcing, recruiter screening, candidate representation, interview coordination, offer support and a 60-day replacement guarantee.
Do you recruit hourly trades?+
Yes. We recruit direct-hire construction talent at every level, provided your company employs and pays the successful candidate directly.
What is an engaged search?+
For select difficult roles, a $3,000–$7,500 engagement starts a dedicated search. It is credited in full toward the final placement fee.
How does the $1,000 referral bonus work?+
Introduce us to a new employer client. If the introduction leads to a signed search agreement, a completed placement and payment of our placement invoice, an eligible referrer receives $1,000, subject to the written referral terms.
09 START HERE
How should
we start?
Book a quick conversation or send us the complete job brief now. Choose the path that fits where you are in the hiring process.
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