Construction Roles We Place
From Project Engineers starting their careers to VPs running $500M divisions — we specialize in the five roles that determine whether a GC wins, executes, and grows.
Quick Answer
Patriot Recruitment specializes in five core construction roles: Project Manager ($85K–$180K), Superintendent ($90K–$195K), Estimator ($75K–$160K), Project Engineer ($55K–$105K), and Director/VP of Construction ($150K–$300K+). Each role page details salary ranges by experience tier and state, required qualifications, sector-specific expectations (commercial, data center, infrastructure, healthcare, industrial, multifamily), and typical placement timelines. Fee structure: 20–25% contingency, 25–33% retained. We place across all 9 of our active state markets plus premium New York, Massachusetts, and Washington coverage.
Roles Placed
5
Core construction positions
Salary Range
$55K+
Up to $300K+ for executives
Avg. Fill Time
35 Days
Across all role types
Fill Rate
94%
Successful placements
Project Manager
High DemandThe operational backbone of any GC — PMs own the schedule, budget, subcontractor relationships, and client communication from preconstruction through closeout.
Salary Range
$85K – $180K
Time to Fill
30–45 days
Demand
High
Superintendent
Critical ShortageThe hardest role to fill in construction. Supers own the field — daily subcontractor coordination, safety, quality control, and schedule execution.
Salary Range
$85K – $195K
Time to Fill
45–60 days
Demand
Critical
Estimator
Strong DemandEstimators determine whether a GC wins work. They own the bid process, subcontractor buyout, and cost modeling from conceptual through hard bid.
Salary Range
$75K – $160K
Time to Fill
30–40 days
Demand
High
Project Engineer
Entry PipelineThe entry point into GC operations. PEs support PMs with submittals, RFIs, procurement, and document control — and grow into PMs within 3–5 years.
Salary Range
$55K – $95K
Time to Fill
20–30 days
Demand
Steady
Director / VP
Executive SearchDivision-level leaders who own P&L, business development, and team performance. Retained search engagements with 60–90 day placements.
Salary Range
$150K – $300K+
Time to Fill
60–90 days
Demand
Executive
Ready to Fill a Role?
Whether you need a Project Engineer to grow your team or a VP to lead a new division, we have the network to find the right person — fast.
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