The construction industry is running hot. Across the U.S., projects are breaking ground faster than companies can staff them. ENR’s 2024 Top 400 Contractors list reported revenues climbing nearly 14% year on year to $556.9 billion, while the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 649,000 annual openings in construction and extraction roles through the next decade.
The opportunity is incredible, but so is the risk.
What separates the firms that hit their growth targets from those that stall isn’t the bid pipeline or the equipment yard. It’s people. The right superintendent, project manager, or estimator can change the outcome of entire projects.
“The top 1% of project leaders deliver 400% more value than average performers.”
Our Numbers Speak Volumes
Plenty of staffing agencies can promise résumés. We measure ourselves by results.
Since launch, our placements have generated more than $3.7 billion in client revenue, with 97% still on-site a year later.
Our case studies show the difference:
- Ripa & Associates set out to triple revenue in under two years. With AG embedded at every level, they scaled from $220m to $700m in just 18 months.
- On Virginia’s $3.9bn Hampton Roads Bridge–Tunnel expansion, one of the most complex infrastructure projects in the country, Flatiron needed tunnelling and marine specialists. We delivered 14 critical hires fast enough to keep schedules intact.
- When Vannoy Construction needed to break into a hospital project, we matched them with a superintendent whose expertise unlocked a $57m project win.
These results show how the right hire pays for itself. Sometimes many times over.
Our years of expertise show how top performers can be up to 400% more productive than the average in complex roles. In construction, that multiplier is visible in every yard of pipe laid and every milestone met.
Read more success stories here.
Built for Different Stages of Growth
No two projects look the same. Some demand urgent backfills to keep schedules intact, while others hinge on securing senior leadership who can carry a multimillion-dollar programme to completion.
That’s why we built three tailored models:
- Prime – efficient searches for clear-cut support or backfill roles.
- Scale – designed for high-growth general contractors in the $50m–$300m range.
- Blueprint – our most comprehensive approach, reserved for executive and revenue-critical roles where failure isn’t an option.
Whatever the model, the process is consistent: structured reference checks, market benchmarking, cultural fit assessments, and candidate shortlists delivered in days.
How We Work
Amundson Group was founded by a military veteran and engineer who knew first-hand that precision, accountability, and integrity aren’t optional when lives (and millions of dollars) are on the line. Those values still define how we work today.
We’ve built a recruitment model designed for the reality of U.S. construction: complex projects, high stakes, and tight timelines.
- Integrity comes first.
- People are treated as partners, not transactions.
- And every hire is made with long-term impact in mind.
We focus on the markets where competition for talent is fiercest: Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. With teams on the ground in Houston and Tampa, and active searches across the Southeast, we’re in the same markets our clients are building in.
Building America
Competition in construction is fast and fierce. Firms that hire with precision have the advantage of keeping projects on track, winning new bids, and growing their reputations. Those that cut corners on people will find themselves paying for it in delays, overruns, and missed opportunities.
At Amundson Group, we understand what’s at stake in every placement. Each year we publish the AG Construction Salary Guide, with real salary data by role, seniority, and state. It’s a practical resource for both hiring managers and job seekers looking to understand the market.
We’re here to help you build what matters, one hire at a time.
Download the latest Salary Guide or Get in touch to find your next great hire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of working with Amundson Group?
We’re an award-winning construction recruitment agency with over a decade in the industry, specializing in U.S. markets where competition for talent is fiercest. Our placements have generated $3.7B in client revenue, with 97% still on-site after a year. We put people first, guided by values of integrity, partnership, and long-term thinking.
How quickly can you staff my open position?
For most roles, you’ll see 2–3 aligned profiles in a few business days, with typical hires finalized inside two weeks.
How does a construction recruitment company like AG work?
We scope the role, benchmark the market, and target passive talent. Every shortlist is vetted for skills, references, and cultural fit before you interview.
Where is Amundson Group located?
We recruit across Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, with teams in Houston and Tampa.
Do you cover remote or other industries outside construction?
Our focus is U.S. construction — commercial, multifamily, heavy civil, and site development — with some leadership and estimating roles offered hybrid.
