5 Ways FootBridge Advises Clients on How to Make Every Project Count

From contract to direct hire staffing, FootBridge not only places candidates at client sites across multiple industries but provides in-depth insight concerning the cost of labor, living, and regional costs and why making timely decisions about a great candidate is important. Making it happen are our recruiters and business development managers who’ve spent thousands of hours consulting with nationwide clients across the oil and gas, energy services, process industries, manufacturing, power and utilities, and commercial construction since 2001. In addition to our years of experience and niche staffing protocols, the following expert advice is part of what makes us unique.

Contract staffing labor cost expertise

When a client calls for a contractor to work on an energy project in Hawaii, we know the cost of living could be 3x as much as what the client may be paying for the same position in Missouri, where the average mean house price is just below $200k. Alternatively, in Hawaii, the average mean cost of a home is closer to $800k. Therefore, in a situation such as this, we advise raising the hourly rate to accommodate the cost-of-living difference before we start sourcing candidates. In addition to providing insight into the cost of labor by region, our team expertly advises clients on whether they’re paying too much to ensure they remain competitive in their industry – it’s all in a day’s work! 

Understanding tax codes

Since FootBridge is set up to employ contractors in all 50 states, we can help clients develop projects anywhere where they may not otherwise be set up to do so. Also, some cities, like Pittsburgh, mandate codes, and our team can advise on the process.  

Regional and local knowledge

In addition to understanding tax codes and being able to do business nationwide, FootBridge hires local experts who understand the market and know local building codes, permitting, and restrictions which are especially important in commercial construction work. We’ve also been doing this work long enough to know you can’t physically pour a foundation in the winter in Alaska, nor can you do it in some areas of the country experiencing a rainy season, and thus advise on changing thought processes and expectations.

Timely hiring decisions

Another situation where we advise clients is the time spent considering a candidate for a position. It’s a tight labor market, and we’ve had numerous situations where a company lost out on a great contractor because they took too long in the decision-making process. Ultimately, time is one of the highest costs during the hiring process, as every day a position is open represents lost productivity. 

Industry Knowledge

 In addition to being experts in the industries we work in, our recruiters often have more extensive contacts, stronger relationships, and more powerful networks than generalist recruiters who spread their resources over a much broader territory. At FootBridge, we’re also fully embedded in the marketplace and well-versed in technical industry terminology, job requirements, and hiring obstacles. For instance, hiring managers must often explain the differences between project controllers when working with recruiters, but at FootBridge, our recruiters specialize in finding the energy contract talent our clients need, so you’ll always have experienced professionals ready to step into any project. In addition to advising clients about market trends, we provide helpful tips to candidates. Contact us today to learn more.