Build People - What we do

What we do at Build People

At Build People, we are specialist recruiters dedicated to two core sectors: Construction Management and Mining & Industrial Equipment. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale with a nationwide reach, we partner with owners, developers, general contractors, OEMs, distributors, and service providers to place the executives, project leaders, and technical specialists who deliver complex, high-impact projects.

We offer both retained and contingent search solutions, tailored to the level, urgency, and strategic importance of each hire.

Retained Search

Exclusive partnerships for senior leadership and hard-to-fill roles, with staged payments and guaranteed delivery.

Contingent Search

Flexible, success-based recruitment for mid-to-senior positions, with fees payable only on successful placement.

Our retained approach delivers a 100% success rate on executive mandates, while contingent searches provide speed and scalability for urgent or high-volume hiring needs.

Construction Management Division

We are trusted partners on some of the United States’ most ambitious construction projects, placing proven leaders who deliver on schedule, budget, and quality in high-stakes environments.

Residential & Hospitality

Mid- and high-rise condominiums, luxury hotels, and multifamily developments. We place Project Executives, Superintendents, MEP Coordinators, and Scheduling Managers on $50M–$500M+ projects nationwide.

Commercial & Municipal Buildings

Class-A offices, mixed-use developments, education and civic facilities. We place Directors of Construction, Project Managers, QA/QC specialists, and Safety Directors experienced in complex stakeholder environments.

Mission Critical Facilities

Hyperscale data centers, hospitals, battery plants, and clean rooms. We place Project Directors, MEP Superintendents, Commissioning Agents, and QA/QC leaders for Tier III/IV facilities and zero-downtime environments.

Infrastructure Projects

Highways, bridges, ports, airports, rail, and transit hubs. We place VP-level leaders, Project Controls Managers, Civil Superintendents, and Permitting specialists on major infrastructure programs.

Mining & Industrial Equipment Division

Our Mining & Industrial Equipment team focuses on technical and commercial leadership across the heavy equipment ecosystem, supporting OEMs, distributors, and service providers operating in demanding global markets.

Surface & Underground Mining

Leadership across haulage, drilling, processing, autonomous fleets, and electrified equipment for coal, metals, aggregates, and hard-rock operations.

Heavy Industrial & Offshore / Onshore

Equipment and services for oil & gas, power generation, petrochemical, and marine environments, including ATEX and IECEx-compliant systems.

Industrial OEMs & Distributors

Semiconductor manufacturing, material handling, crushing & screening, conveying systems, and heavy machinery with a focus on Industry 4.0 and aftermarket growth.

Why Choose Build People?

Search Models	Retained for strategic mandates, contingent for flexible volume needs
Proven Performance	100% retained success rate and 94% placement retention at 24 months
Sector Networks	Decades of relationships with top contractors, owners, and global OEMs
Nationwide Reach	Active across all major U.S. construction and industrial hubs
Delivery Speed	Average time-to-fill of 42–45 days