Ground Up Recruiting
Building Construction Teams from the Ground Up

Ground Up Recruiting is a specialized construction recruitment firm delivering leadership and technical talent across Canada. We partner with construction managers, general contractors, developers, sub-trades, and property managers to build high-performing teams that drive project success and long-term growth.

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About Us

Ground Up Recruiting is a full-cycle recruitment firm dedicated exclusively to the Canadian construction industry. We represent both clients and candidates with integrity, discretion, and professionalism, creating connections that strengthen organizations and advance careers. Our mission is to help clients and candidates reach their full potential by attracting, hiring, and retaining top construction talent with Canada's most reputable companies. Our vision is to be the most trusted construction recruitment partner in Canada.

Why Ground Up Recruiting

Construction-Focused Expertise

We specialize solely in construction recruitment, allowing us to accurately assess technical expertise, leadership capability, and project experience.

Relationship-Driven Partnership

We work as an extension of your leadership team, prioritizing long-term partnerships over transactional placements.

Quality Over Volume

Every candidate we present is thoroughly vetted for technical competence, leadership capability, cultural alignment, and is comprehensively reference checked, ensuring proven performance and reliability.

Market Insight & Transparency

We provide honest guidance on market conditions, compensation benchmarks, and talent availability to support confident hiring decisions.

Our Recruitment Process

1. Discovery & Alignment

We take the time to understand your organization, projects, leadership expectations, and long-term objectives.

2. Targeted Talent Search

Through a proactive, relationship-driven approach, we identify and engage high-performing construction professionals, many of whom are not actively seeking new opportunities.

3. Rigorous Evaluation

Candidates are assessed for technical expertise, leadership ability, cultural fit, and thoroughly reference checked prior to presentation.

4. Interview & Offer Support

We manage interview coordination, provide guidance throughout the selection process, and support offer negotiations.

5. Placement & Follow-Up

Our involvement continues beyond acceptance, with post-placement follow-up to ensure long-term success.

Our Services

Relationship Management

Our longstanding relationships within the Canadian construction industry are our greatest competitive advantage. Trust, accountability, and discretion guide every engagement.

Client & Candidate-Centric Recruitment

We place the interests of our clients and candidates at the center of every search, ensuring outcomes that support long-term growth.

Urgency & Responsiveness

We understand the pace and pressure of construction projects and operate with urgency, efficiency, and clear communication.

Offer & Contract Negotiation

We facilitate fair, transparent negotiations that align expectations and support sustainable outcomes.

Industries We Serve

Residential Construction

  • High-Rise
  • Mid-Rise
  • Low-Rise

ICI Construction

  • Industrial
  • Commercial
  • Institutional

Our Clients

We partner with:

  • Construction Managers
  • General Contractors
  • Self-Performing Developers
  • Real Estate Owner / Developers
  • Property Managers
  • Sub-Trades

Roles We Recruit

Executive Leadership

  • President
  • VP of Construction
  • Director of Construction
  • Operations Manager

Project Management

  • Senior Project Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Assistant Project Manager
  • Project Coordinator / Senior Project Coordinator

Site Supervision

  • Construction Manager
  • General / Senior Superintendent
  • Site Superintendent
  • Assistant Superintendent
  • Finishing Superintendent
  • Site Coordinator / Clerk

Estimating

  • Chief Estimator
  • Senior Estimator
  • Estimator
  • Junior Estimator

Other

  • Executive Assistant
  • Customer Care Manager
  • Customer Care Coordinator
  • Sales Executive / Account Manager
Ground Up Recruiting
Transforming careers, teams, and construction businesses for the better.

Quality Over Volume. Construction Focused.

Whether you're building a team or planning your next career move, we are here to help.

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