Recruiting Managers in construction companies are facing a difficult time in attracting quality hires as they are starting to pick up more and more business.. Construction activity has increased dramatically in North America in 2014 and 2015 and highly skilled candidates are required to manage these projects. Construction recruiting firms bridge the gap between construction companies and candidates.

Construction executive recruiters make sure that they find the right qualified person for a specific job opening in a specific location as well as making sure the candidate is a good fit for the culture of the organization. This means such companies must find the best candidates for the for their project needs. The obvious question that arises is the “cost of hire” to reach and hire such highly qualified candidates. Many companies try to do the hiring function themselves to keep the cost within their budget. Having no plan-of-action they end up hiring low quality candidates who are unable to perform and may leave the company after a short stint. According to leaders in the hiring industry “quality is paramount over cost”. Focusing primarily on cost leads to a lower quality of candidate and hence lower quality of hire as well. One way of preserving quality of hire is performing a reference check before and after recruitment. Another method is to check the academic background, quality of industry knowledge and quality of prior experience during the hiring process. Including assessment programs can greatly help to improve recruitment quality as well. Such programs help to reveal performance and personality traits that otherwise go unnoticed and may lead to poor decision making.

Construction executive search firms have strong networks within the industry and hiring managers who have a strong database of highly qualified and experienced candidates are able to complete the hiring process more quickly, hence lowering the cost per hire. They also have pre-planned assessment programs that enable them to choose the right candidate from the available talent for a particular job opening. Poor recruitment not only means spending money on a low performer but it also affects the overall team performance and ultimately client services Although it’s important to keep a check on costs it should not come at the expense of quality of hire.

When filling the executive positions in your company, these decisions should not be taken lightly. The management of a company can mold how the company is run and many times a person that has just the right balance of all the qualities and experience that you are looking for, can be difficult to find.

This is why is may be a good idea for your company to enlist in the services of an executive recruitment firm that can narrow down the candidates to the best of the best.

An executive recruiting firm is especially important when looking to fill these positions: CEO, project executive, division manager, vice president of operations, estimator, general superintendent, director of marketing, president, chief financial officer, controller, manager of business development and field operation manager.

Matching the correct talent with the correct company is one of the benefits of using an executive recruitment firm. If your company is in need a new leader for a leadership position, contact the executive search and consulting firm of Construction Hunters today.

The CEO of Yahoo!, Scott Thompson, has recently stepped down after misrepresentations were discovered in his credentials. The head of global media, Ross Levinsohn, has stepped in as interim CEO.

Thompson had claimed to hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting and computer science from Stonehill College, but only has been awarded a degree in accounting degree from the school in Easton, Mass. The incorrect information was on the company’s website as well as Yahoo’s 10-K filing.

Thompson was brought in by Yahoo company in January to help the company compete with Google Inc. and Facebook Inc.

Officials have stated that the company will revamp its board and management structure. Daniel Loeb, an advocate for the management overhaul and the one who raised concern over Thompson’s qualifications, has been appointed to the board along with two other directors from Third Point, LLC.

If your company is need of a highly qualified candidate for a leadership position, contact the executive recruitment specialists of Construction Hunters. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to helping you to prevent a vacancy from interfering with your company’s success.

Airgas Inc., a company that distributes medical gas, has now announced a named a new chief executive officer after taking over from Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. last year.

Also, officials have stated that their quarterly profit rose nearly 40 percent since the takeover. The new CEO will start after the annual stockholder meeting that occurs every August.

The current CEO is also a founder of Airgas and he will continue to have extensive duties as a board member. For the fourth quarter ending on March 31, Airgas reported $88 million in earnings, which was at $62.8 million last year.

If you are interested in executive recruitment services for the construction, engineering, architecture, or real estate industry, you need a firm that has an experienced staff dedicated to customer satisfaction. Contact the executive search and recruiting firm of Construction Hunters by calling 214-989-6846 today.