Partnering with our repeat client, a specialty construction contractor within the U.S. and Canadian infrastructure markets, Helbling search consultants attracted and secured an Executive Vice President & General Counsel who has initiated a shift in terms of what the expectations are for the company’s legal function by creating a collaborative environment where the General Counsel …
Category Archive: Executive Search
May
06
2013
Helbling Releases Q2 A|E|C + Facilities Management eNewsletters
Last week, Helbling & Associates released its 2013 Q2 Architecture | Engineering | Construction [AEC] and Facilities Management Navigator eNewsletters. Tom Helbling opened by thanking readers for their support in our firm being recognized by our email service provider for our high percentage of readership and engagement. According to Constant Contact, we are in the …
Apr
01
2013
The Value of Hiring Unconventional Facilities Professionals
If you are involved in facilities management [FM], you know the industry is quickly advancing, and at the same time, becoming increasingly challenging. Organizations with significant real estate assets are looking to manage their portfolios in the most efficient and streamlined manner in order to strengthen their competitive advantage and sustain long-term success. Therefore, at …
Mar
26
2013
Executive Search Case Study: VP of Human Resources
Partnering with our repeat client, a rapidly growing U. S.-based engineering and construction firm that operates both domestically and internationally, Helbling search consultants identified, attracted and secured a Vice President of Human Resources. Read on to learn more about our client’s challenges and objectives which prompted them to create this role, and our search strategies …
Mar
15
2013
FMI Survey Shows Optimism In Construction Hiring
All of us have been reading and hearing about the positive activity within the construction industry and its 2013 outlook. The most recent good news came from FMI Corporation’s First Quarter 2013 Nonresidential Construction Index (NRCI), which is based upon a survey of volunteer panelists. Overall, FMI found much more optimism than last year on …
Mar
07
2013
Thinking Outside the Box in A|E|C Recruitment
The recruitment of experienced professionals within the Architecture|Engineering|Construction (AEC) industry is becoming increasingly arduous especially at the executive and senior-operational levels. This is because the talent pool for these types of positions continues to decrease with the retirement of baby boomers. In the competitive AEC landscape, professionals who are capable of performing in these roles …
Feb
25
2013
Construction Executive Search Case Study: Chief Financial Officer
Partnering with our repeat client, a U. S.-based international contractor, Helbling & Associates attracted and secured a Chief Financial Officer whose strategic and proactive financial leadership style has added significant strength to its executive team. Read on to learn more about our client’s challenges and objectives which prompted them to create this role, and our …
Feb
21
2013
Growing Demand for Preventative Maintenance Professionals
Preventative maintenance has been gaining attention within higher education facilities management departments due to the significant strains that deferred maintenance can put upon limited budgets. Many institutions have come to realize that preventative maintenance, although requiring an initial investment, can provide substantial long-term savings. This concept has proven itself as an extremely effective way of …
Dec
07
2012
Cultural Fit Executive Search Case Study: VP Operations Mgmt – Non-Profit
Our client is a non-profit organization that manages and maintains a natural historic landmark under contract with the local municipality’s Parks & Recreation Department. It was seeking a Vice President of Operations Management who would add support and assistance to the individual currently in this role. The position is responsible for directing the daily operations …
Nov
20
2012
13 Resume Tips For Landing A New A|E|C Or Facilities Job In 2013
With 2013 right around the corner, many of you are dusting off your resumes and updating them in preparation to explore new career opportunities come the start of the year. As you know, getting recognized by prospective employers in today’s competitive job market is difficult, especially when there are so many professionals with experience and …
