Project Manager Hired in 60 Days, 3 Months in the Role

The Client Need

A construction firm operating across the US needed to fill a critical Project Manager position. The role demanded a professional with hands-on field experience, strong subcontractor management skills, and the ability to drive project schedules and budgets from preconstruction through closeout. The position had been open long enough that it was beginning to affect operational momentum.

The Search Process

Amundson Group engaged immediately upon job intake — a standard workflow that consistently moves from intake to first qualified resume in an average of 7 hours. Drawing on a network of 90,000+ construction professionals, the team identified candidates with directly relevant experience in the client's project type and delivery environment.

The search focused on professionals with:

• Demonstrated experience managing projects from groundbreaking through final completion
• A track record of coordinating field teams, subcontractors, and owners simultaneously
• Comfort operating in fast-paced, deadline-driven construction environments
• Cultural and operational fit with the client's structure and expectations

Amundson Group's recruiting team leveraged its national reach to surface the right professional, not just an available one.

Outcome at 90+ Days

More than 90 days after the placement, the hire has had ample time to acclimate, build relationships on-site, and begin driving measurable project progress. By this stage, the hire was managing active scopes of work, coordinating with ownership and field crews, and contributing to schedule performance in a meaningful way.

Feedback from the client indicated the placed professional integrated smoothly into the team and was already operating with the independence and accountability expected of an experienced Project Manager.

Why It Matters

This placement reflects what Amundson Group does across its 1,200+ construction placements — connecting construction companies with proven professionals efficiently and precisely. For Project Manager roles especially, the cost of a slow or wrong hire is measured in schedule delays, cost overruns, and strained client relationships. Getting it right the first time is the standard.