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Commercial MEP recruiting.

We recruit for mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) contractors. From field service to project leadership, we manage the search from prescreen to accepted offer.

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HVAC · Plumbing & piping · Building automation · Mechanical leadership

The hiring process

One search. Three clear steps.

A focused process from your first conversation to your next hire.

  1. 01

    Define the hire

    Discuss the role, location, technical requirements and priorities with a recruiter who knows your industry.

  2. 02

    Interview qualified people

    Meet prescreened candidates and assess the experience, communication and team fit that matter to you.

  3. 03

    Make your next hire

    Choose your best fit. We coordinate the next steps through offer acceptance and onboarding.

Specialized work. A coordinated team.

Research, candidate engagement and placement coordination work together throughout your search.

Build Team

Research and talent mapping specialists

Our research team conducts comprehensive market analysis and talent mapping to identify the best candidates in your target locations and specializations.

Marketing Team

Strategic outreach and candidate engagement

Our marketing specialists execute targeted campaigns to engage qualified candidates and effectively present your opportunities to the right talent.

Delivery Team

End-to-end placement management

Our delivery team shepherds every step of the placement process, from initial screening and interviews to successful offer acceptance and onboarding.

Support for the search you need.

Comprehensive hiring solutions tailored to your specific needs

Salary Benchmarking

Get accurate market data to set competitive compensation packages.

New Hire Integration

Smooth onboarding processes to ensure successful placement outcomes.

Confidential Search

Discreet recruitment for sensitive or executive-level positions.

Active Search

Proactive recruitment for urgent or hard-to-fill positions.

Passive Search

Long-term talent pipeline development for future needs.

Hire Strategy Call

Strategic consultation to optimize your hiring process and approach.

Role-specific hiring pages

Our process runs the same way, but the screening rubric and comp benchmarks differ by role. Jump to the one you're hiring for.

Hire a Mechanical Project Manager
Contingency search for mechanical project managers, you pay only when you hire.
Hire a Piping Superintendent
Field-tested piping supers for large-diameter and process work.
Hire an HVAC Estimator
Bluebeam / AutoBid estimators pre-qualified on your project mix.
Hire a Sheet Metal Foreman
Working foremen for spiral, medium-pressure & industrial duct.
Hire a Plumbing Project Manager
Plumbing PMs for healthcare, high-rise, and industrial jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our hiring process and services

What is the typical timeline for filling a mechanical construction position?

Do you offer placement guarantees on mechanical recruiting placements?

What geographic areas do you serve for mechanical and HVAC recruiting?

How much does it cost to hire a mechanical construction recruiter?

What mechanical trades and roles do you specialize in?

Can you run a confidential executive search without alerting our competitors?

Submit a Job Order

Tell us what you're hiring for. Takes under a minute. We will follow up personally.

Submit a Job Order

Commercial HVAC, plumbing, piping and building controls. Your company stays confidential.

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Staffed office in Corona, California · Recruiting nationwide

Your company stays confidential in public and candidate-facing materials.

No fee to submit. Most searches are contingency: pay when you hire under your fee agreement. The 90-day replacement guarantee applies to contingency placements, subject to that agreement.

Mon to Fri 7am to 5pm PT · Closed weekends

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What happens next?

  • Personal follow-up

    A recruiter who works your trade reviews the request and follows up personally.

  • Completely confidential

    Your search stays private. We never name your company to candidates without your approval.

  • No cost to explore

    Reviewing a slate is free. You only pay a placement fee when you hire someone we introduce.

A trusted partner since 2014

Mechanical construction is all we do, HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, and controls.

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Gulfstream recruiters by trade

Pick the discipline you're hiring for, HVAC, plumbing, BAS/DDC controls, sheet metal, piping, VDC/BIM, refrigeration or fire protection.

  • Gulfstream HVAC recruitersCommercial HVAC PMs, estimators, service managers and techs.
  • Gulfstream plumbing recruitersPlumbing PMs, estimators, supers and foremen for commercial work.
  • Gulfstream BAS & DDC controls recruitersNiagara, Distech, Metasys and Siemens controls talent.
  • Gulfstream sheet metal recruitersSheet metal PMs, estimators, detailers and superintendents.
  • Gulfstream piping recruitersProcess, industrial and large-diameter piping leadership.
  • Gulfstream VDC & BIM recruitersDetailers, coordinators and VDC managers on Revit + Navisworks.
  • Gulfstream refrigeration recruitersAmmonia, CO₂ and chiller talent for industrial refrigeration.
  • Gulfstream fire protection recruitersNICET-credentialed designers, PMs and inspectors.