It's competitive, but that's exactly why specialized recruiting matters. Nationally, construction firms are short roughly 349,000 workers in 2026, and 80% of contractors report difficulty filling salaried roles like PM, estimator, and superintendent positions. California's construction market remains active with spending near $2.17 trillion annually, but the talent pool for senior-level placements is tight. Most hiring managers we work with are competing for the same 200K, 240K job openings across the U.S., and license-ready, experienced talent moves fast. At Amundson Group, we focus exclusively on senior placements, Project Managers, Estimators, Superintendents, and Project Engineers typically earning $130K, $250K+ base, depending on sector (commercial, civil, multifamily, industrial, energy). We maintain active pipelines in California across all major verticals and know which candidates have both credentials and proven track records. If you're hiring or looking, the window moves quickly in this market.