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Mechanical construction recruiter — Eric Dickerson

Eric Dickerson founded Gulfstream Strategic Placements in 2014 and recruits for commercial mechanical contractors nationwide — HVAC, plumbing and process piping, sheet metal, building automation, chillers and boilers.

Search engagements

  • Contingent search: typically 20–25% of first-year base salary, invoiced when the hire starts, with a 60–90 day replacement guarantee.
  • Retained search: typically 25–30% of first-year base, split across milestones, for confidential leadership roles.
  • Multi-hire work: reduced rate, quoted in writing.

Fees are employer-paid; candidates never pay. Call (951) 208-7780 or email hello@gulfstreamsp.com. Start a search.

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