Wisconsin's construction market is tight in 2026. The state added 10,500 construction jobs year over year in August 2026, according to Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development data. Nationally, construction unemployment sits at 3.1%, the lowest level in 26 years, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Craft worker shortages are acute: 87% of contractors reported open positions, and 88% of firms with openings said they were as hard or harder to fill than a year earlier, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors. Data center projects are a major driver of Wisconsin's construction growth. The roles most difficult to fill are superintendents, project managers, estimators, and project engineers. Amundson Group recruits across Wisconsin and the nation for heavy civil, site development, data center, rail, tunnels, and wastewater roles. We maintain a network of 90,000+ construction professionals and have made 1,200+ placements to date. If you're hiring or looking for work in Wisconsin construction, we can help you navigate this competitive market.
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