How AG helped a $2.1B civil contractor staff for compliance and scale across Texas.
The Setup
Texas Sterling Construction is one of the largest heavy civil contractors in the region, with more than $2.1B in annual revenue.
Their portfolio spans highways, bridges, and critical infrastructure across the state.
In 2023, they secured multiple large-scale TxDOT projects. Each required speed, precision, and professionals with proven, local track records.
The Problem
Texas Sterling’s existing recruitment partners, mostly generalist agencies and global firms, couldn’t deliver what was needed.
Too many candidates lacked the right project pedigree. Too few had real experience with TxDOT specs or leading $50M-plus civil infrastructure builds in Texas.
They needed a hiring partner that knew the ground, understood the pressure, and could move fast.
The Work
Amundson Group was brought in to lead recruitment across multiple job families. We worked shoulder to shoulder with executives, HR, and field leadership.
- Ran targeted searches focused on TxDOT-experienced professionals
- Screened for high-value project delivery, team leadership, and compliance mindset
- Delivered fast: resumes in 2.5 days, interviews in 5, hires in 7
This was precision hiring for jobs that had no room for error.
The Results
Over the course of our partnership, AG delivered:
18 Critical hire across Texas Including:
- 5 Project Engineers
- 2 General Superintendents
- 3 Pipe Foremen
- 3 Project Managers
- 1 Survey Crew
- 2 Grade Foremen
- 2 HSE
Full staffing for TxDOT project delivery teams
WHY IT WORKED
- Because we don’t just know construction. We know Texas.
- Because we vet for more than skill. We look for leadership under pressure.
- Because we aligned with internal teams and executed like one of their own.
Still Building
AG continues to support Texas Sterling’s hiring needs statewide, helping them win and deliver major infrastructure projects that shape the future of Texas.
