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Smooth Operators Search

Smooth Operators Search is a specialist recruitment firm focused on sourcing and placing high-impact operators for America’s small businesses and startups, with a strong commitment to supporting veterans and military spouses on every placement. The firm concentrates on blue collar and essential services industries where dependable leadership drives field performance and customer outcomes, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, facility management, manufacturing, automotive and trucking, construction-adjacent home services, and related logistics environments. Working on permanent placement mandates across contingency, committed, and retained search models, Smooth Operators fills roles that range from front-line leadership to the executive suite—operations managers, project managers, sales managers, facilities managers, manufacturing supervisors, customer service managers, and C-suite executives who can scale teams, implement process discipline, and improve unit economics. The team partners closely with owners and hiring leaders to define the ideal candidate profile, then executes a rigorous selection process that includes resume reviews, structured phone interviews, skills assessments, and thorough reference checks to ensure both capability and cultural fit. Typical time-to-fill for most leadership roles is 45–60 days, while C-suite searches can extend to 4–6 months and beyond; all salaried placements are backed by a 90-day guarantee. Beyond search execution, clients value the firm’s practical, operator-first perspective—rooted in the founder’s own small business experience—which accelerates discovery, narrows search criteria to business realities, and surfaces vetted leaders who can immediately improve operational continuity, safety, customer experience, and revenue growth. With an accessible online experience, a living talent network, and deep industry connections across skilled trades and industrial services, Smooth Operators provides an efficient, transparent hiring journey that helps SMBs fill essential leadership gaps and keep critical work on schedule, all while expanding opportunities for veterans to transition their operational excellence into civilian careers.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQFort Worth, United States

TJ & Associates, Inc.

TJ & Associates, Inc. is a Vancouver, Washington–based human resources and hiring services firm that has supported organizations since 2001 with practical, tailored solutions that strengthen hiring, retention, workplace culture, and compliance. Acting as a trusted extension of their clients’ teams, the firm designs and runs effective hiring processes end to end, including role definition, sourcing candidates, conducting telephone interviews, facilitating on-site interviews, and coordinating reference checks. Their broader Business and HR services encompass workplace culture development, employee retention strategies, HR process reviews, development and updates of employee handbooks and job descriptions, employee relations guidance, job performance processes, and structured check-ins and exit interviews. TJ & Associates also provides training on key topics such as non-discrimination and non-harassment, interviewing skills, the hiring process, employee handbook and policy review, skills for new supervisors, and training program design. With over 25 years of business and HR experience guiding their work, the team emphasizes honesty, integrity, quality, and a collaborative, client-centered approach that starts with understanding each organization’s unique culture, team, and business goals. Flexible engagement models include hourly or project-based billing to align with client needs and budgets. Serving Southwest Washington, the Portland metro area, and beyond, TJ & Associates partners with a diverse range of industries including non-profit organizations, professional services firms, construction, manufacturing, software, and health care, and they regularly post and manage client career opportunities across professional disciplines, such as civil engineering and land development roles. Their consistent focus on timely, individualized customer service and long-term relationships has earned them strong testimonials and repeat partnerships as they deliver practical tools and measurable results for growing teams and healthy workplaces.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOSOW/ProjectsManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Software DevelopmentCybersecurityData Science

HQVancouver, United States

Strategic Labor Management

Strategic Labor Management (SLM) is a dedicated industrial construction staffing partner focused on delivering reliable skilled trades and on-site workforce solutions for complex, schedule-driven projects nationwide. The firm specializes in building high-performing crews for data centers, solar installations, electric vehicle and battery facilities, heavy industrial environments, and commercial construction, aligning labor plans to each site’s unique requirements. With 10 years of industry expertise, support for 300+ projects, and collaboration with 10+ construction partners, SLM tailors staffing programs that minimize risk and maximize productivity, combining disciplined project staffing with on-site management and rigorous safety compliance. Their approach integrates StrategicSite planning, StrategicSolutions for safety and retention, and Strategic Employment Policies designed to promote productivity, workforce stability, and timely project finishes. SLM’s teams include industrial electricians, millwrights, HVAC installers, solar installers and technicians, and MEP techs, ensuring clients have field-ready tradespeople who meet stringent standards for quality and safety. Beyond deploying qualified craft professionals, SLM helps manage the overall workforce on site, coordinating labor, addressing peak demands, and maintaining transparent communication so contractors can focus on execution and delivery. Customer service is a core differentiator: SLM emphasizes responsiveness, clarity, and accountability across every engagement, building trust with both clients and workers. Whether supplying a single critical trade or assembling full project crews, SLM adapts to evolving scopes and timelines, supports retention to reduce turnover, and aligns labor to milestones to keep projects on track. From greenfield builds to fast-track expansions, the company brings proven staffing partnerships that balance cost, speed, and safety, enabling construction leaders to scale confidently and achieve consistent results across industrial and commercial footprints.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingMSPResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionMiningEnvironmental ServicesWater Management

HQColorado Springs, United States

Mackie Search, LLC

Mackie Search, LLC is a boutique recruiting firm dedicated to talent acquisition for manufacturing-driven organizations, bringing more than 18 years of experience to every search since its founding in 2007. Operating from locations in NW Ohio/NE Indiana and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, the firm partners with global manufacturers and niche industry leaders to fill mission-critical roles across Management, Engineering, Human Resources, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics, Machining, Maintenance, Accounting, and Construction. Typical assignments span mechanical, electrical, quality, tooling, software, design, and welding engineering; plant leadership including Plant, Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance Managers; finance leadership up to Controllers, CFOs, and CEOs; HR Generalists through Directors; and supply chain talent such as Buyers, Sourcing Specialists, Demand Planners, Analysts, Purchasing Managers, and Supply Chain Managers, as well as construction Superintendents, Project Managers, Estimators, Sales, and senior leadership. Clients and candidates consistently cite the firm’s transparency, thorough communication, and professionalism—highlighting detailed interview preparation, proactive updates throughout multi-stage processes, and support through offer negotiation and resignation—along with the credibility Mackie Search brings with hiring teams. The firm’s searched roles reflect the breadth of modern manufacturing, from automotive R&D and industrial automation to printing operations and warehousing, and include both experienced hires and early-career opportunities. Led by President Pat McGue and Vice President Blake Kindle, Mackie Search combines hands-on, senior-level attention with a practical, results-oriented approach designed to reduce time-to-hire while elevating candidate quality. Whether the need is to build an engineering department, add plant leadership, strengthen corporate functions, or secure specialized technical talent, Mackie Search focuses on fit, speed, and long-term impact, delivering placements that help clients sustain operational excellence and growth across the Midwest and beyond.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtTemporary StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTelecommunicationsCloud ComputingTelecom

HQFort Wayne, United States

Linsco

Linsco is a privately owned UK recruitment business established in 1978, specialising in temporary, freelance/contract and permanent staffing across the building, construction, civil engineering, housing, fit-out, and property and facilities management markets. Headquartered in Nottingham’s Lace Market with dedicated teams across the regions, including Manchester and Glasgow, the company provides national coverage to Tier 1 main contractors, specialist subcontractors, consultancies, housing associations and local authority clients. With over 45 years in operation and a team whose combined experience exceeds 284 years, Linsco supplies experienced trades and labour operatives alongside professional site staff such as engineers, supervisors, managers and directors, aligning skills precisely to project requirements from short-term site cover to full permanent team builds. Its in-house operation runs daily compliance audits, job fill reporting, payroll and credit control, underpinned by approvals on platforms such as Constructionline, SafeContractor and SSIP certifications and full adherence to UK employment, health, safety and environmental legislation. Clients value a transparent, partnership-led approach that includes honest market feedback and, where appropriate, a confidential search-and-select process for scarce or sensitive appointments. The civils division delivers manpower to prominent UK infrastructure schemes, the housing teams support PLC housebuilders and social housing providers through regional delivery units, and PFM specialists partner with FM contractors, student accommodation operators, managing agents and engineering FM consultancies. In fast-paced fit-out and refurbishment, Linsco mirrors client working patterns by deploying mobile, travel-ready installation and finishing crews to meet programme demands anywhere in the UK. Strong relationships and dependable delivery drive 75% repeat business, while scale and efficiency are evidenced by more than 1.2 million hours processed since April 2023. For candidates, the firm offers inclusive guidance covering CV tailoring, interview preparation and offer management; for clients, it focuses on speed, compliance and quality to help projects complete on time, within budget and to rigorous safety standards.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionInterior DesignConstruction & Skilled TradesEngineering

HQNottingham, United Kingdom

Teiken Global

Teiken Global is a specialist executive search firm focused on the construction, engineering, and heavy machinery rental sectors, partnering with organizations and candidates to deliver high-performance, long-term hires. Operating across key markets including Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Florida, the firm differentiates itself through a data-driven search methodology that blends real-time market intelligence with rigorous, objective assessment. Using software designed to give clients visibility of the entire talent landscape, Teiken Global identifies and predicts outcomes before a search even begins, then collaborates with stakeholders to establish a clear definition of high performance within their organization. This benchmark becomes the basis for quantifiable candidate evaluation and structured, evidence-led selection. The firm’s process emphasizes transparent, direct, and consultative communication, culminating in a clearly defined brief and disciplined execution that aims to eliminate guesswork and reduce hiring risk. Teiken Global stands behind its methodology with a 12-month guarantee and provides key development points to set both client and hire up for success after onboarding. Through its Total Access demos and client engagement model, the company equips hiring leaders with actionable insights that improve decision quality, speed, and retention. While best known for executive and leadership placements, Teiken Global also supports critical white-collar roles across project delivery, operations, engineering, equipment, and commercial functions that underpin growth in residential and commercial construction, industrial machinery, and related engineering disciplines. The firm’s values extend beyond recruiting outcomes, reflected in its support for charitable partners such as Heroic Hearts Project and Homes For Our Troops. With a commitment to clarity, accountability, and measurable results, Teiken Global delivers search outcomes designed to align talent with mission success.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial MachineryChemical Manufacturing

HQDenver, United States

Daniel Owen

Daniel Owen is a UK recruitment specialist dedicated to the built environment, providing permanent, temporary, and executive search solutions across construction, property services, facilities management, engineering, rail, civil and groundworks, mechanical and electrical, plant and crane, trades and labour, design and consultancy, and renewable energy. Founded in 1986 and recognised for honesty, reliability, and respect, the business partners with clients from leading contractors and developers to housing providers and FM operators, supplying the right people for projects and long-term growth. Its service model combines sector-focused consultants with robust compliance and payroll operations, ensuring on-time payments and full right-to-work, safety, and governance checks. Daniel Owen operates nationwide with regional teams across the Midlands, North, South East, and South West, including offices in Birmingham, Walsall, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Farnborough, London, Oxford, Portsmouth, Reading, Bristol, Swindon, and Taunton, enabling rapid response and local market expertise. The company complements its core delivery with executive search for senior leaders and hard-to-find specialists, and supports workers through the DO All Stars loyalty programme, reinforcing a culture of recognition, inclusivity, and community. Its commitment to quality and ethics is evidenced by accreditations and memberships including APSCo Inclusive+, REC, ConstructionLine Gold, CHAS, SafeContractor, SMAS, RISQS for rail, and the Supply Chain Sustainability School (Silver Partner), alongside recognition in the Recruiter Hot 100, Recruiter Fast 50, and award shortlists such as NORA and TIARA Candidate Service. Daniel Owen’s approach is partnership-led—building resilient permanent teams for clients while providing flexible temporary and contract labour to match project demands—underpinned by transparent communication, industry knowledge, and a proven track record in time-restricted, specialist, and high-volume hiring across the UK’s construction and maintenance ecosystem.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionDistributionPublic TransitOil & Gas

HQReading, United Kingdom

Manafab

Manafab is a UK-based specialist recruitment firm focused on Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) talent for mission-critical construction and industrial environments. Serving general contractors, MEP contractors, and manufacturers, the company supports large-scale international projects spanning hyperscale data centres, renewable energy and power facilities, complex infrastructure, semiconductor plants, and pharma/biotech builds, alongside broader industrial manufacturing, lifting, and plant operations. Grounded in deep engineering and construction expertise, Manafab partners with top businesses to connect them with skilled professionals so projects are delivered on time and to exacting standards. The team is known for dependable response at short notice, consistently supplying qualified M&E engineers and site professionals to meet project milestones and ramp-ups following contract wins. Their network covers roles such as mechanical and electrical engineers, HVAC and commissioning specialists, project engineers, site managers, supervisors, and multi-skilled technicians required across the build, install, test, and handover lifecycle. With an approach centered on quality, safety, and compliance, Manafab applies rigorous screening and technical alignment to ensure every placement fits the operational realities of complex sites, from highly regulated pharmaceutical environments to high-availability data centres and energy assets. Combining consultative engagement with market insight, they advise on talent availability, project phasing, and workforce planning to help clients navigate skills bottlenecks and peak demand across the UK and international markets. Their mission is to support companies in achieving their objectives by providing the right expertise and skills, building the future of some of the world’s most ambitious projects through reliable, specialized talent solutions in M&E engineering.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQNottingham, United Kingdom

Rock Jobs Staffing

Rock Jobs Staffing is a boutique recruitment partner focused on helping employers hire top talent and candidates land meaningful roles across technology, engineering, architecture, electrical, and legal functions. Centered on a simple promise—hire with confidence, get hired with ease—the firm enables employers to post positions for free, receive a curated shortlist, and only pay when they make a hire, while job seekers can search roles by title, location, and industry and submit resumes directly. Leveraging a proprietary system that filters out noise and accelerates screening, Rock Jobs Staffing streamlines the hiring process from intake to shortlist, emphasizing quality, speed, and fit. Their specialization spans IT security (including information, network, cloud, endpoint, and application security), mechanical and structural engineering, aerospace, industrial and civil engineering, architectural design and technology, drafting, surveying, and a range of electrical roles from electricians and technicians to inspection and power generation design, with additional support for legal professionals such as legal secretaries, paralegals, and attorneys. Operating across major U.S. hubs including the New York Tri-State Area, the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, and Los Angeles, the agency supports permanent placements as well as contract and temporary staffing needs, serving startups, growth companies, and established enterprises alike. Typical placements include architects and architectural technologists, mechanical and electrical engineers, structural and civil engineers, field electricians and skilled trades technicians, and cybersecurity and information security specialists covering cloud, network, and application domains. Rock Jobs Staffing’s process combines targeted sourcing, skills and credential verification, and tailored shortlists that align with each client’s technical requirements and culture, while offering candidates transparent guidance and quick access to opportunities. The result is a focused, high-touch service that saves employers time and energy vetting candidates and connects professionals with roles that advance their careers.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQFlorida, United States

Shared Goals Recruiting

Shared Goals Recruiting is a specialized civil engineering recruitment firm based in the United States that focuses on connecting organizations with top Water Resources and Drainage engineering talent. Operated by engineers who recruit engineers, the firm brings deep technical understanding to every search, enabling precise alignment between nuanced role requirements and candidate capabilities. Their consultants partner closely with clients to refine or fully craft job descriptions, calibrate requirements, and surface the skills and project experiences that will best predict long-term success. With extensive industry networks, Shared Goals Recruiting excels at identifying passive candidates who are not actively on the market yet open to the right opportunity, expanding access to high-caliber professionals across water resources, drainage, structural design, construction engineering, site development design, transportation and bridge engineering, geotechnical, and environmental services. The firm’s approach includes market analysis to benchmark compensation and offers—especially important for onsite roles in tight talent markets—helping clients reduce vacancy duration and time-to-hire. Their process emphasizes rigorous technical evaluation, clear communication, and integrity, giving clients a transparent view of candidate backgrounds and fit. Shared Goals Recruiting operates a no-risk engagement model with zero upfront fees; clients pay only after the new hire’s start date, with a satisfaction guarantee that includes a full refund if expectations are not met. Testimonials from engineering leaders cite consistent delivery on hard-to-fill searches, professionalism without pressure, responsive communication, and fair pricing. Whether the need is a seasoned project manager, a drainage or stormwater subject-matter expert, or leadership for a growing civil engineering practice, Shared Goals Recruiting provides executive search and permanent placement services tailored to the civil engineering ecosystem, combining domain fluency with a disciplined, relationship-driven recruiting methodology designed to create durable matches for both clients and candidates.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationMaritime

HQFairfax, United States

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