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Why build your career with Gulfstream

Gulfstream Strategic Placements is a direct-hire recruiting firm for commercial mechanical construction: HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal and building controls. Here is why we do the work, what you get from us, and what to expect.

Our story

Every career in this trade is built on someone who vouched for you. A foreman who put in a word. A superintendent who took a chance on a second-year apprentice. A project manager who handed you a job before you felt ready.

That is the work we want to do. When we put a candidate in front of a hiring manager, we are putting our name behind them. So we talk with every candidate first, and we tell you the truth on a one-page write-up, concerns included. And when a helper or an apprentice calls, they get the same attention as a president, because today's apprentice is tomorrow's general superintendent.

We have recruited for commercial mechanical contractors since 2014, for union and open-shop employers alike.

What you get working with us

  • Free to you, always The hiring employer pays our fee. You are never charged for the call, the submission or the placement.
  • Confidential search Your resume goes nowhere without your approval, and we never approach your current employer.
  • A recruiter call first You talk with your recruiter before any submission, so the roles you hear about fit your trade, pay goals and commute.
  • Honest feedback We tell you where you stand instead of leaving you guessing, including when a role is not the right fit.
  • Every level, same attention Apprentices, service techs, foremen, project managers and executives all get the same effort from us.
  • Union and open shop We recruit for both. If a role is dispatched through a hall, we tell you up front.

Careers FAQ

Does it cost me anything?

No. The hiring employer pays our fee. You are never charged at any stage.

Is my search confidential?

Yes. We never send your resume anywhere without your approval, and we won't approach your current employer.

What roles do you recruit for?

Commercial mechanical construction: HVAC service and install, chiller and controls technicians, plumbing and piping, sheet metal, BIM/VDC, estimating, project management and leadership.

Do I have to be in the union?

No. We recruit for both union and open-shop employers and tell you up front when a role goes through a hall.

How long does the process take?

Usually a short recruiter call first, then an interview within a week or two when the fit is right.

What if nothing fits right now?

Set up a job alert and we will email you matching openings as they come in. You can unsubscribe any time.

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