— Without Adding an In-House Recruiting Team.
Labor shortages are the #1 project risk in construction.
According to the Associated General Contractors of America, 92% of U.S. construction firms can’t find enough qualified workers, and 45% say projects are being delayed because of it. Industry experts estimate construction will need 439,000 new craft workers in 2025—and nearly half a million more in 2026—just to meet demand.
That keeps construction owners and project managers awake at night. Because every unfilled role means:
- Project delays that erode client trust and margins.
- Soaring costs, as overtime piles up and materials sit idle.
- Safety and quality risks when crews are stretched thin.
Why Traditional Hiring Doesn’t Work
Construction leaders know the drill:
- Job boards drain your time. Posting jobs means sifting through hundreds of unqualified resumes and chasing no-shows. Meanwhile, deadlines slip.
- Staffing agencies drain your money. Agencies charge 15–25% of a worker’s salary as a finder’s fee
92% of construction firms can’t find enough skilled workers. Project delays = lost trust, lost profits.
And even when you do find someone, the costs add up: the average cost per hire in construction is $2,500–$5,000—with specialized roles climbing past $28,000. Add the risk of a bad hire, which the U.S. Department of Labor pegs at 30–150% of annual salary, and you’re gambling with both safety and profitability.
Your Job Posting Prayers Have Been Answered
Meet The Recruiting Squad—An In-House Recruiting Team When You Need One.
We built a model for construction companies that don’t have time to post jobs and pray for candidates—or the budget for staffing agency fees:
- No job boards draining your time.
- No staffing agency finder’s fees draining your budget.
- No overhead.
Instead, you get pay-as-you-go access to expert recruiters who specialize in construction.
The Recruiting Squad: Your in-house recruiting team—only when you need one.
Our team knows the difference between a project manager and a superintendent, between a carpenter and a concrete finisher—and we know what it takes to get skilled labor to show up, pass compliance, and stay on the job.
Think of us as the”TurboTax of recruiting“—fast, simple, and built to save you money.
Why TRS Works for Construction
- Dedicated recruiters start within 24 hours. Keep projects moving—no weeks-long lag.
- Construction-savvy recruiting experts. Our recruiters have hands-on experience placing foremen, superintendents, project managers, skilled trades, and office support staff.
- Upfront pricing, guaranteed. Our AI-powered calculator gives you a cost estimate before we start, and we don’t exceed it.
- Pay only for the hours you need. Whether you’re filling one estimator or a 20-person crew, you stay in control of costs.
- Easy oversight. Track candidates, interviews, and recruiter activity in one dashboard.
Fill one role or an entire crew—no long-term commitment.
The Bottom Line
The construction industry is under historic pressure: nearly half of firms report delays from labor shortages, average wages are climbing at an 18% premium over other industries, and traditional hiring costs $2,500–$28,000 per role—with no guarantee of success.
The Recruiting Squad gives you a better way forward.
- Specialized recruiters who understand construction.
- No minimums – Hire 1 or 100.
- No more posting & praying for good candidates.
- 50-60% less than staffing agencies charge.
- Only pay for the hours you need.
One platform. One team. All the support you need.
Try our AI-powered pricing calculator today. Request a Demo Today.
