Finding, hiring, and retaining top talent in the field of construction is a strategic imperative. The Contractor Consultants are a prominent player in the construction hiring arena, helping companies navigate the complexities of talent acquisition with unparalleled efficiency and effectiveness.

Initially conceived as an educational endeavor, the company offered a comprehensive hiring course and partnered with industry giants such as the Masonry Association of America and Zip-Recruiter. However, as demand for more hands-on solutions ``grew louder, The Contractor Consultants swiftly pivoted towards a service model, positioning itself as a strategic partner in the hiring journey of construction companies.

Matt DiBara, CEO

The company’s roots can also be traced back to co-founder Matt DiBara, who recognized the inefficiencies and high costs associated with traditional recruitment methods. The Contractor Consultants addresses this problem by offering a flat monthly fee for hiring positions ranging from apprentice and skilled labor to management and C-suite roles in the U.S. and Canada.

We save our clients around 50% in hiring costs and 95% of the time they were spending on hiring before. I am so proud of the company we are building!

Comprehensive Solution-Oriented Recruitment Strategy

From his early days of laboring alongside his father to formal education in construction management, DiBara channels his hands-on experience and expertise to provide unparalleled support and guidance, embodying the company’s slogan “for contractors by contractors”. To that end, The Contractor Consultants’ proprietary hiring process is carefully crafted to ease the burden on construction companies, enabling them to focus on their core business activities while leaving the entire recruitment process to expert hands.

The company’s recruitment processes are based on the understanding that vetting candidates is more challenging than sourcing them. Consequently, the key to effective hiring is to fill positions and ensure that the caliber of the newly hired aligns with the organizational standards so that future terminations or resignations can be reduced.

The Contractor Consultants’ methodology starts with creating a robust foundation that includes a labor market analysis —a dissection of industry-specific data to glean insights into prevailing salary structures, benefits packages, and market positioning. This exercise ensures competitiveness and a compelling narrative during candidate interactions.

In addition, the team conducts a rapid recruitment assessment that helps them understand the client’s objectives and expectations. They also take into account the unique aspects of the client’s operations and the kind of ideal candidate they are looking for.

After this, the team launches an extensive outreach campaign that involves posting job listings on all major platforms, as well as collaborating with associations, industry blogs, and trade schools. This approach ensures that they get maximum visibility and attract the best possible candidates while also strengthening the client’s employer brand. To make these listings as engaging and appealing as possible, the team crafts and a/b tests captivating job descriptions and headlines that encourage high-quality candidates to apply.

This is complemented by a bespoke website career page seamlessly integrated with the client’s online presence. The digital hub serves as a magnet for prospective talent, providing a user-friendly interface replete with captivating imagery and streamlined application processes.

To assist its clients with ongoing hiring, the company also deploys a dedicated hiring success manager with construction recruitment experience. This manager provides invaluable support in streamlining administrative tasks and facilitating seamless candidate interactions. A hallmark of The Contractor Consultants’ service offering is its instant communication policy that ensures candidates receive an initial response within 10 minutes for an enhanced candidate experience. Its team also handles the initial phone interviews, representing the clients. The Contractor Consultants conducts thorough assessments of candidates that are customized to the specific requirements of each available position, going beyond the initial screening stage. These assessments evaluate various aspects such as personality traits, technical skills, and aptitude for key performance indicators. They serve as barometers for selecting the right candidate and help in making informed decisions while reducing the risk of misalignment.

The Contractor Consultants’ comprehensive recruitment strategy encompasses both inbound and outbound approaches to ensure a robust talent pipeline. Through inbound methods, they cast a wide yet specific net, utilizing various channels such as social media, job platforms, and referrals to attract candidates. This proactive approach is complemented by outbound services where dedicated recruiters delve deeper, employing advanced techniques like Google X-Ray and resume scraping to identify potential candidates from various sources, including competitors and industry events.

When it comes to onboarding, the company streamlines the process by developing custom career pages and tested job descriptions tailored to each client’s specifications, ensuring clarity and alignment with organizational goals. These materials are crafted and tested within a swift timeframe of seven days, with live implementation initiated within seven days of onboarding. This rapid turnaround minimizes downtime and accelerates hiring, allowing clients to swiftly onboard new talent.

The Contractor Consultants also go beyond recruitment by offering additional services such as employee audits for retention purposes. They offer ongoing support through regular check-ins, proactively assessing staffing needs based on business growth projections and expansion.

Formulated to empower construction companies by alleviating the burden of hiring, The Contractor Consultants’ comprehensive recruitment services allow them to focus on their core operations while ensuring a steady influx of qualified talent to support their growth objectives.

Competent Pricing Model

The Contractor Consultants have designed their pricing structure to provide exceptional value to clients while ensuring transparency and flexibility. Unlike traditional recruitment agencies, they do not operate on a commission-based model. Instead, they offer a flat monthly rate for their services, allowing clients to make an unlimited number of hires regardless of position. Clients can fill multiple roles without incurring additional recruitment fees and can take advantage of the full suite of recruitment services provided, including job postings, resume reviews, phone interviews, assessments, scheduling, and background checks.

“Our transparent hiring process, coupled with the company’s unwavering dedication to client success, ensures that every dollar invested in hiring yields maximum returns for construction companies. We save an average of $2M a month on recruitment fees for our clients.” says Luca Malacrino, co-founder and COO of The Contractor Consultants.

The company also offers flexibility with its month-to-month subscription model for clients to activate or deactivate the service as needed. While an initial commitment of two months is requested to ensure a seamless onboarding process and successful hiring outcomes, clients can adjust their subscriptions based on evolving hiring needs.
For clients anticipating intermittent hiring requirements, The Contractor Consultants also offer a maintenance plan to ensure that a pool of qualified candidates is readily available for essential roles, minimizing recruitment lead times and facilitating a rapid response to staffing needs. Clients can easily transition between the standard subscription and maintenance plan as per their hiring cycles, with the option to reactivate the service after periods of inactivity.

Tangible Results and Impact that Speak for Themselves

The impact of The Contractor Consultants’ customer-centric and adaptive approach is evident in its clients’ success stories. From small-scale contractors to industry titans, companies across the construction spectrum have experienced significant improvements in their hiring processes, resulting in tangible savings in both time and money.

For instance, in the case of Arnett Construction, the client needed help to keep up with project demands due to recruitment challenges and exorbitant fees. With the assistance of The Contractor Consultants, they saved over $70,000 in recruiter fees and 239 hours in admin time within a three month period. There are plenty of similar success stories, underscoring the transformative impact of The Contractor Consultants’ services on the construction industry.

Continuing on its disruptive path, The Contractor Consultants’ future shines bright with promise. With constant refinements to its processes, expansion into new markets, and consistent efforts to innovate, the company is poised to remain at the forefront of the construction hiring landscape for years to come.