What’s the Job Market Like for Construction Recruiters and Senior Field Leadership Right Now?

Construction recruiting is as competitive as it has been in years. The industry employed 8.3 million people in early 2025, the highest since the turn of the century, yet contractors nationwide report persistent difficulty filling senior roles. ABC estimates the sector needs to attract 499,000 new workers in 2026, signaling continued tight labor conditions. For hiring managers, this means sustained competition for superintendents, project managers, estimators, and foremen across heavy civil, site development, data center, rail, tunnel, and wastewater work. Amundson Group works inside this market every day. Our salary data is drawn straight from where the hiring happens, our recruiting desks, across a network of 90,000+ construction professionals, and cross-checked against authoritative sources including BLS, AGC, and ENR. For current pay ranges by role, see our Construction Placement Pay Index at https://amundsongroup.com/construction-pay-index/

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