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How to hire a construction consultant

Construction consultant hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring construction consultants in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a construction consultant is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new construction consultant to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a construction consultant, step by step

To hire a construction consultant, consider the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Follow these steps to hire a construction consultant:

Here's a step-by-step construction consultant hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a construction consultant job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new construction consultant
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a construction consultant do?

Construction consultants are experts in the construction industry that offer their clients advice on architecture, contracts, project management, etc. These consultants provide definitions of what projects entail, advise how to set up projects, and inspect the contractor's work. They need strong communication skills, business skills, and teamwork skills to do their jobs efficiently. Their job is to inspect every phase of a project to ensure that they follow the agreed design and to approve or deny changes before they are applied.

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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    First, determine the employments status of the construction consultant you need to hire. Certain construction consultant roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    A construction consultant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, construction consultants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    Here's a comparison of construction consultant salaries for various roles:

    Type of Construction ConsultantDescriptionHourly rate
    Construction ConsultantConstruction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.$22-47
    SuperintendentSuperintendents oversee the administration of schools in a specific school district. They manage the educational programs of each school and create strategic decisions to ensure that the students are learning important subjects... Show more$27-57
    Field ManagerA field manager is a professional who manages a staff of field representatives that travel to customers' sites to promote their products or services. Field managers must hire new employees and arrange in-house and vendor training programs to ensure they have a full understanding of their responsibilities... Show more$20-52
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Construction Management
    • General Contractors
    • Cost Estimates
    • HVAC
    • Real Estate
    • Project Management
    • Capital Projects
    • Safety Codes
    • Cpm
    • QC
    • Business Development
    • Construction Cost
    • Construction Process
    • Construction Sites
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    Responsibilities:
    • Support development and manage RFP's for new and renovation work for select clients.
    • Manage third party contractors, including safety oversight, control inspection and environmental design specification compliance, and also direct consultants.
    • Operate truck-mounted cranes and rough-terrain forklift to set new HVAC equipment, and to facilitate delivery of new construction materials.
    • Provide CPM scheduling consulting services to owners, contractors, and government agencies.
    • Coordinate full spectrum of interactions with specialty subcontractors such as structural engineers, electricians, HVAC and plumbers.
    • Provide a 3-D model of customer building project using AutoCAD design and supply full list of project supplies.
    More construction consultant duties
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in the construction consultant job description is a good way to get more applicants. A construction consultant salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

    For example, the average salary for a construction consultant in Indiana may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level construction consultant. Additionally, a construction consultant with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

    Average construction consultant salary

    $68,461yearly

    $32.91 hourly rate

    Entry-level construction consultant salary
    $47,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 17, 2025

    Average construction consultant salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1California$91,672$44
    2New York$84,900$41
    3Connecticut$75,896$36
    4Pennsylvania$73,370$35
    5Oregon$70,019$34
    6Nevada$68,680$33
    7Arizona$68,207$33
    8Texas$67,960$33
    9Georgia$65,262$31
    10Washington$63,679$31
    11Florida$59,004$28
    12Oklahoma$56,311$27
    13Colorado$56,023$27
    14Minnesota$53,439$26

    Average construction consultant salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1Apple$125,968$60.564
    2Intertek$94,022$45.208
    3Zurich$89,027$42.8019
    4FTI Consulting$83,335$40.06
    5Intertek USA, Inc.$78,197$37.598
    6JLL$78,115$37.5677
    7Van Acker Construction$77,565$37.29
    8Orion Talent$76,847$36.95
    9Bradley-Morris$75,659$36.37
    10ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions - US$75,612$36.35
    11Masters Building Solutions, Inc.$74,902$36.012
    12J.S. Held$72,171$34.7010
    13The Hartford$71,072$34.1710
    14Wells Fargo$69,047$33.20
    15Nationwide$65,191$31.34
    16Aerotek$64,663$31.0948
  4. Writing a construction consultant job description

    A job description for a construction consultant role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a construction consultant job description:

    Construction consultant job description example

    J.S. Held is a global multi-disciplinary consulting firm with over 90 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.


    Job Description:


    We are currently seeking an experienced Construction Scheduling Consultant for our Construction Scheduling group. This person will be responsible for development and maintenance of construction critical path method scheduling, primarily utilizing Primavera P6. Candidate will work directly with clients to develop and update schedules. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of construction CPM scheduling experience with titles as Scheduler, Project Scheduler and/or Project Engineer. Candidate will have the ability to read construction plans and understands the critical path method of schedule as it applies to project planning and scheduling. Basic understanding of schedule delay principles and techniques is a plus.


    Job responsibilities:


    • Interface with clients and project representatives
    • Development and maintenance of construction CPM schedules
    • Evaluation of schedule impacts and delays
    • Support and assist team members as necessary
    • Provide requested work product and communication with clients and team
    • Represent JS Held and its clients in a professional manner
    • Travel is required as necessary


    Attributes and background:


    • Minimum 3 years of CPM construction scheduling experience.
    • Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in engineering, construction management or a construction-related field is a plus.
    • Strong understanding of construction processes of commercial construction projects.
    • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Proficient with Primavera P6.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Projects, Acumen Fuse, or other related software is a plus.
    • Ability to travel overnight and out-of-state may be required.
    • Strong analysis, critical thinking skills and detail oriented.
    • Ability to communicate and work within a team setting.
    • Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments concurrently.
    • Strong project management skills.
    • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.


    J.S. Held is dedicated to becoming the global leader in providing multi-disciplinary consulting services to the construction, government, healthcare, industrial, insurance, energy, legal, and technology, communities. We have diverse practice areas including Construction Advisory, Forensic Accounting & Economics, Forensic Architecture & Engineering, Surety, Environmental Health & Safety, Equipment, Toxicology, and Building & Property Consulting, among other disciplines. J.S. Held is devoted to recruiting and cultivating top industry talent to build a collaborative and diverse team of experts. We leverage our experience to provide local, cost-efficient solutions and an unrivaled client experience. We embrace diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!


    Some of the Benefits We Have Include

    J.S. Held understands all of our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

    • Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
    • Generous PTO Policy
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • 401k Match
    • Commuter Benefits


    EEO Statement


    J.S. Held LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, J.S. Held LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscriminatory employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

    J.S. Held LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with J.S. Held LLC employees’ ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

    Other Duties


    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein.


    Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer.






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  5. Post your job

    To find the right construction consultant for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

    • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with construction consultants they would recommend.
    • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit construction consultants who meet your education requirements.
    • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your construction consultant job on Zippia to find and recruit construction consultant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    During your first interview to recruit construction consultants, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new construction consultant

    Once you've found the construction consultant candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

    It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

    After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new construction consultant. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a construction consultant?

Recruiting construction consultants involves both the one-time costs of hiring and the ongoing costs of adding a new employee to your team. Your spending during the hiring process will mostly be on things like promoting the job on job boards, reviewing and interviewing candidates, and onboarding the new hire. Ongoing costs will obviously involve the employee's salary, but also may include things like benefits.

You can expect to pay around $68,461 per year for a construction consultant, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for construction consultants in the US typically range between $22 and $47 an hour.

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