Your Military Service Built for Construction
200,000 service members transition out of the military every year. Construction is one of the best-fit industries — the leadership, logistics, discipline, and safety training map directly. We place veterans as Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, and Directors with a 50% reduced placement fee for employers.
- Service Members Transition Annually
- 200,000
- Construction Workers Are Veterans
- 12%
- Additional Workers Needed (ABC Est.)
- 546,000
- Max WOTC Credit Per Hire
- $9,600
Quick Answer
Patriot Recruitment runs a dedicated program placing US military veterans into construction-management roles — Project Manager, Superintendent, Estimator, Project Engineer, and Director/VP — at a 50% reduced placement feefor hiring employers. We focus on transferable-skills mapping: leadership and crew management, logistics and supply coordination, safety and risk discipline, planning and execution under pressure, and security-cleared experience all translate directly to construction-management work. Common MOS-to-construction mappings include Army 12 series (Combat Engineer → Superintendent/Field Engineer), Navy Seabees / CB (Builder/Steelworker/Construction Mechanic → Superintendent/PM), Air Force 3E series (Civil Engineer specialties → MEP Coordinator/PM), Marine 13xx (Combat Engineer → Heavy-Civil Super), and all-service officer ranks (O-3 and above → PM/PE, O-5 and above → Director/VP). We partner with SkillBridge, Hiring Our Heroes, USO Pathfinder, and the VA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment program. Veteran candidates are never charged a fee; the 50% reduction applies to the employer-side placement fee only.
50% Fee Reduction for Every Veteran Placement
Our standard contingency fee is 20–25% of first-year base salary. For every veteran we place, we cut that to 10–12.5%. This isn't a marketing gimmick — it's how we put our money behind our mission. Combined with WOTC tax credits of up to $9,600 per hire, veteran recruitment is both the right thing to do and a smart business decision.
Standard Fee
20–25%
Veteran Fee
10–12.5%
+ WOTC Credit
Up to $9,600
Military Experience → Construction Careers
Your military specialty maps directly to high-paying construction roles. Here's how your service translates.
Navy Seabees (Construction Battalions)
→All Construction RolesMilitary construction professionals — the #1 target for construction careers. Direct experience in building, logistics, and field operations.
Combat Engineers (12B, 12C)
→Project Engineers, Field EngineersDirect construction experience — demolitions, heavy equipment, bridge building, earthwork.
Construction Equipment Operators (12N)
→Equipment Operators, Site SuperintendentsHeavy equipment operation, grading, earthwork — core site superintendent skills.
Infantry/Armor Officers (11A, 19A)
→Superintendents, Directors of OperationsLeadership of large teams under pressure, safety discipline, mission planning — exactly what a superintendent does.
Logistics Officers (90A)
→Project Managers, Operations ManagersSupply chain, scheduling, resource allocation — these are core PM skills in construction.
Signal Corps (25-series)
→Data Center Construction PMsCommunications infrastructure and technical systems experience translates to mission-critical facility construction.
Army Corps of Engineers Officers
→Senior PMs, Directors, VPsLarge-scale infrastructure project management — the gold standard for construction leadership.
Platoon Sergeants / First Sergeants
→SuperintendentsManaging 30–100+ people, safety, discipline, daily operations — this IS the superintendent role.
Why Hire Veterans for Construction
Beyond doing the right thing, hiring veterans is a smart business decision. Lower fees, tax credits, better retention, and leadership from day one.
- 50% Reduced Placement Fee
- Our standard contingency fee is 20–25% of first-year base salary. For every veteran placement, we cut that in half: 10–12.5%. We put our money where our mission is.
- WOTC Tax Credits: $2,400–$9,600
- The Work Opportunity Tax Credit provides $2,400–$9,600 per qualifying veteran hired. Veterans with service-connected disabilities qualify for the maximum $9,600 credit.
- Lower Turnover, Higher Retention
- Veterans consistently show lower turnover rates than non-veteran employees. 87% of employers rate veteran employees equal to or better than non-veteran peers (SHRM data).
- Leadership from Day One
- A Platoon Sergeant has managed 30+ people under life-or-death pressure. A Logistics Officer has coordinated multi-million-dollar supply chains. These aren't "entry-level" hires.
- Security Clearances & Federal Work
- Veterans with active security clearances are invaluable for federal construction projects. VEVRAA compliance requires veteran hiring on federal contracts — we help you meet those requirements.
- HIRE Vets Medallion Eligibility
- We help your company qualify for the HIRE Vets Medallion — the only federal-level veteran employment award. Gold and Platinum tiers signal commitment to veteran hiring.
WOTC Tax Credit Breakdown
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit rewards employers who hire veterans. Here's what your company can save per qualifying hire.
Veteran unemployed 4+ weeks
40% of first $6,000 in wages
Veteran receiving SNAP benefits
40% of first $6,000 in wages
Veteran unemployed 6+ months
40% of first $14,000 in wages
Disabled veteran unemployed 6+ months
40% of first $24,000 in wages
Construction Companies That Hire Veterans
Many of the largest general contractors have active veteran hiring programs. We work with mid-size contractors who share this commitment.
Plus dozens of mid-size contractors in our network actively seeking veteran talent.
Veteran Success Stories
We're actively placing veterans in construction roles. Success stories will be featured here as our veterans build their new careers.
“Your story could be here. If you're a veteran transitioning to construction, we want to help you find the right role — and share your journey.”
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the placement fee for hiring veterans through Patriot Recruitment?
- Our standard contingency fee is 20–25% of first-year base salary. For veteran placements, we reduce this by 50% to 10–12.5%. This applies to all candidates who are military veterans.
- Do veterans need construction experience to be placed?
- No. We accept military experience as equivalent to construction experience for many roles. A veteran who managed a platoon of 30+ people has superintendent-level leadership skills. We work with our client companies to provide construction-specific training where needed.
- What military specialties translate best to construction careers?
- Navy Seabees are the #1 fit — they are literal military construction professionals. Combat Engineers (12B, 12C), Construction Equipment Operators (12N), Logistics Officers (90A), Infantry Officers, and Army Corps of Engineers Officers all translate strongly to construction leadership roles.
- What is the WOTC tax credit for hiring veterans?
- The Work Opportunity Tax Credit provides $2,400 to $9,600 per qualifying veteran hired. The amount depends on the veteran's unemployment duration and disability status. Disabled veterans unemployed 6+ months qualify for the maximum $9,600.
- How does the SkillBridge program work?
- DoD SkillBridge allows active-duty service members in their last 180 days of service to intern or train with civilian employers while still receiving military pay. This gives construction companies early access to top talent with zero salary cost during the training period.
For Veterans
Your military service gave you leadership, discipline, and operational skills that construction companies need. We'll match you with the right role at the right company — at salary ranges from $65K to $250K+ depending on your experience.
- ✓No construction experience required for many roles
- ✓Military leadership accepted as equivalent experience
- ✓Free for candidates — employers pay the fee
- ✓Roles in TX, FL, AZ, GA, NC, CA, NY, MA, WA
For Employers
Veterans bring leadership, reliability, and mission focus to your jobsite. Hire through us and benefit from our 50% fee reduction plus potential WOTC tax credits of up to $9,600 per veteran hired.
- ✓50% reduced placement fee (10–12.5% vs standard 20–25%)
- ✓WOTC tax credits up to $9,600 per veteran hire
- ✓HIRE Vets Medallion application assistance
- ✓Pre-vetted candidates with proven leadership