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2026 U.S. Construction Hiring and Market Report

Construction hiring has cooled, but the roles that protect backlog, margin, safety, and project delivery remain difficult to fill.

 

What you’ll get inside

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  • U.S. Construction Trends: Market shifts across precon, ops, and field roles.

  • The PM/Super Shortage: Why hiring remains difficult despite fewer job openings.

  • Real Salary Benchmarks: Data-driven compensation insights from active market searches.

  • Project Delay Impact: How canceled projects alter workforce planning strategies.

  • Process Pitfalls: Common hiring mistakes that lose top talent to competitors.

  • Actionable Solutions: Immediate steps for leaders to improve hiring and performance.

 

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Hi, I'm Rob Zarrela

In case we haven't connected yet, I'm Rob — founder of ZARRELLCO Construction & CRE Recruiting Specialists.

For years, I've worked closely with construction leaders across the United States, helping companies hire the people responsible for keeping projects profitable, safe, and on schedule. Through hundreds of conversations with owners, executives, HR leaders, and operations teams, I've gained a front-row seat to how the construction hiring market continues to evolve.

My goal is simple: help construction leaders make smarter hiring decisions that strengthen their teams and improve business performance.

See you inside.

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