BLDR Construction Recruiting: Helping a Midwest Contractor Nail Their Big Break in a New Market
May 12, 2025 – Picture this: a Midwest contractor, a real heavy-hitter with over $300 million in annual revenue, decides it’s time to shake things up and dive into a hot new market. They’ve got a stellar track record building everything from hospitals to slick mixed-use complexes, but this is their first rodeo in uncharted territory. Enter BLDR Construction Recruiting, the folks who specialize in finding the perfect people to make big projects happen. Together, they’re kicking off a $60 million ground-up development, and it’s all thanks to BLDR landing them a rock-star Senior Project Superintendent to lead the charge.
A Bold Leap into New Territory
This contractor—let’s just say they’ve been a Midwest construction staple for over 30 years—knows their stuff. They’ve built a name on delivering complex projects, the kind that make clients nod in approval and competitors tip their hats. With projects ranging from $10 million to $100 million, they’re no strangers to high stakes. But expanding into a new market? That’s a whole different beast. This region, buzzing with growth and opportunity, was too tempting to pass up. Their first project: a $60 million mixed-use development with retail, offices, and swanky residential units, right in the heart of a thriving urban hub.
The catch? Breaking into a new market isn’t just about blueprints and budgets. You need someone who can lead a project like this with eyes closed, someone who knows the local scene and can handle the curveballs. That’s where BLDR Construction Recruiting came in, tasked with finding a Senior Project Superintendent to steer this flagship build.
BLDR: Matching Talent to Dreams
At BLDR Construction Recruiting, the mission is simple: great projects need great people. They’ve got a knack for digging up talent that fits like a glove, and this contractor knew they could count on BLDR to deliver. “When they came to us, they had big plans,” says Colt Kierstead, Senior Partner at BLDR. “They needed a superintendent who could run a $60 million job without breaking a sweat and help them plant roots in this new market. We knew we had to find someone special.”
BLDR’s process isn’t just a database search—it’s part art, part science. They dove deep into what this project needed: someone who could handle the chaos of a mixed-use build, navigate local regulations, and charm subcontractors into top performance. It was a tall order, but BLDR’s team was ready to roll up their sleeves.
Finding the Needle in the Haystack
This $60 million job called for a superintendent with serious chops—think 20 years of running big builds, a history of hitting deadlines, and enough local know-how to make things hum. BLDR scoured their network and zeroed in on a pro who’d led projects like a $75 million office tower and a $50 million medical center. The kicker? This person was happily employed elsewhere, not even looking for a new gig.
Here’s where BLDR worked their magic. They reached out quietly, sharing the contractor’s vision for the new market. “BLDR didn’t just throw a job at me,” the candidate said later. “They showed me how I could help build something big, something that matched where I wanted to go.” A few heart-to-heart talks and interviews later, the contractor knew they’d found their guy. In March 2025, this superintendent signed on, ready to lead.
Hitting the Ground Running
Fast-forward to April 2025, and the project’s off and running a 10-story beauty with 150,000 square feet of retail and office space, plus 120 luxury apartments. The superintendent’s already proving their worth, keeping subcontractors on track, dodging permitting headaches, and shrugging off supply chain hiccups. “This guy’s a game-changer,” the contractor’s president said, grinning. “They’ve got the skills and the local connections to make this project shine. BLDR nailed it.”
A Partnership That Builds Futures
This isn’t just a win for one project—it’s the start of something bigger. The contractor’s already eyeing more builds in the region, and BLDR’s right there as their go-to for talent. “Working with this team was a blast,” Colt Kierstead says. “At BLDR, we’re all about finding people who can turn a vision into reality. Seeing this superintendent lead the way? That’s why we do this.”
This story shows what BLDR Construction Recruiting is all about: helping contractors conquer new markets with the right people. It’s not just recruiting—it’s building success, one project at a time.
About BLDR Construction Recruiting
BLDR Construction Recruiting is all about connecting construction pros with the projects that need them most. From superintendents to execs, they find the talent that makes things happen. Want to know more? Check out www.BLDRsearch.com or drop a line at info@BLDRsearch.com.
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