Demand for utility construction recruiters is being pulled by heavy investment in data center builds, underground utility networks, wastewater infrastructure, and site development work across the country. Those projects require experienced people who are hard to find in any market cycle, and the pipeline is deep right now. The hardest roles to fill are project managers, superintendents, estimators, and foremen with direct underground utility or site development experience. Senior estimators and project managers with large-project backgrounds are especially scarce. What moves pay for these roles is project size and complexity, sector, years of experience, relevant licenses or certifications, and willingness to travel. For current pay ranges by role, see our Construction Placement Pay Index at https://amundsongroup.com/construction-pay-index/
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