Contingent and retained searches
Contingent Search
Flexible Hiring Support When Speed Matters
Our contingent search model is designed for companies that need to hire quickly without an upfront commitment. We work alongside your team to identify, screen, and present qualified candidates, with fees only due upon a successful placement.
This approach works well for ongoing growth hiring, multiple openings, and roles where timelines and flexibility are key.
Best suited for:
- Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators
- Multiple or repeat hires
- Growth-focused teams
- Non-confidential searches
How it works:
- No upfront fees
- Success-based placement
- Targeted outreach within our heavy civil network
- Thorough screening and qualification
- Ongoing communication throughout the process
Why clients choose contingent search:
- Low risk and flexibility
- Fast access to active and passive candidates
- Strong results without long-term obligation
Retained Search
Dedicated, Priority Search for Business-Critical Hires
Our retained search model is built for leadership, confidential, or highly specialized roles where the cost of a missed hire is significant. This is a true partnership—your search becomes a priority assignment with a focused, strategic approach from day one.
We commit dedicated time and resources to fully understand your business, project demands, and culture, allowing us to deliver candidates who align beyond just a resume.
Best suited for:
- Senior Project Managers and Operations Leaders
- Directors, VPs, and executive-level roles
- Confidential replacements
- Hard-to-find or niche skill sets
Benefits for Our Clients
- Priority commitment:
Your role receives dedicated attention and resources
- Deeper market reach: Proactive market mapping and targeted outreach to passive candidates
- Higher candidate quality:
Fewer resumes, stronger alignment
- Confidentiality:
Discreet search execution when needed
- Improved hiring outcomes: Reduced time-to-fill and higher long-term retention
Benefits for Your Company
- Shared accountability: Both parties are invested in a successful outcome
- Strategic partnership: We act as an extension of your leadership team
- Clear expectations: Defined timelines, communication, and deliverables
- Reduced hiring risk: Focused process minimizes costly mis-hires
Why We Recommend Retained Search
We typically recommend a retained search when a role is business-critical, requires discretion, or demands a highly targeted approach. While contingent search remains an effective option for many needs, retained search allows us to deliver the highest level of focus, precision, and results for the roles that matter most.
Hope that's not too much info and gives you and the team and better idea of what we are trying to market. Let me know if you have any quesitons or if there is anything else you need from me.
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