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Company Profile - Palermo Rhodes
- Boutique specialized executive search firm
- 20+ years of experience in construction/engineering recruiting
- Conflict-free approach (can recruit from any company)
- Senior Partners handle all searches personally
- Geographic reach: DC/NYC to Odessa TX/Juneau AK
- Client range: Local contractors to Fortune 500
Three Core Service Lines:
Commercial Contracting Practice
- Focus: General contractors, subcontractors, roofing
- Roles: Superintendents, PMs, Estimators, Project Executives, Division Managers, Controllers
Consulting Engineering Practice
- Focus: Small-to-midsize engineering firms
- Roles: Civil, Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical, Transportation Engineers, PEs, EITs
- Strategy: Local recruiting matching client location/culture
Fabricated Products Practice (Hallmark Service)
- Led by: Thom Alascio & Dimitri Piskapas
- Focus: Metal buildings, joist/deck, curtain wall, engineered products
- Roles: Design Engineers, Engineering Managers, Sales (District/VP), Estimators, Detailing
33 Job Roles Documented:
Including: Engineers (Structural, Civil, Geotech, Design, MEP), Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Sales positions, Engineering Managers, Controllers, and specialized roles
12 Industries Served:
- Metal Building Manufacturing
- Joist and Deck Manufacturing
- Cold Form Steel Manufacturing
- Structural Anchor Manufacturing
- Steel Fabricators
- Structural Steel Erectors
- Design Build Contractors
- Structural Engineering Firms
- Civil Engineering Firms
- And more…
Key Differentiators Captured:
✓ No conflicts of interest (boutique firm advantage)
✓ Partner-led searches (no delegation to junior staff)
✓ Deep industry knowledge (Thom’s Peterson Consulting background)
✓ Proven success (Nucor placements, promotions to Department Heads)
✓ Geographic flexibility with cultural matching
ROLES WE FILL
Engineering Positions
Structural Engineers
- Senior Structural Engineers
- Lead Structural Engineers
- Structural Engineering Project Managers
- Structural Analysis Engineers
- Connection Design Engineers
- Steel Design Engineers
- Building Systems Engineers
- Forensic Structural Engineers
Geotechnical Engineers
- Senior Geotechnical Engineers
- Geotechnical Project Managers
- Foundation Engineers
- Site Investigation Engineers
- Geotechnical Design Engineers
Design Engineers
- Building Design Engineers
- Product Design Engineers
- Metal Building System Engineers
- Cold-Formed Steel Design Engineers
- Joist and Deck Design Engineers
- Anchor System Design Engineers
- CAD/Revit Engineers
- Tekla Structures Engineers
Manufacturing Engineers
- Manufacturing Process Engineers
- Production Engineers
- Quality Engineers
- Industrial Engineers
- Plant Engineers
- Automation Engineers
Estimating & Project Management
Estimators
- Chief Estimators
- Senior Estimators
- Lead Estimators
- Structural Steel Estimators
- Metal Building Estimators
- Precast Estimators
- Design-Build Estimators
- Takeoff Specialists
Project Managers
- Senior Project Managers
- Construction Project Managers
- Engineering Project Managers
- Manufacturing Project Managers
- Design-Build Project Managers
- EPC Project Managers
- Program Managers
Project Engineers
- Field Project Engineers
- Office Project Engineers
- Project Coordinators
- Assistant Project Managers
Sales & Business Development
Sales Professionals
- Regional Sales Managers
- Territory Sales Managers
- Account Managers
- Business Development Managers
- Technical Sales Engineers
- Inside Sales Representatives
- National Account Managers
Sales Leadership
- Vice President of Sales
- Director of Sales
- National Sales Manager
- Regional Sales Director
- Sales Team Leader
Executive & Leadership
Sales Professionals
- Regional Sales Managers
- Territory Sales Managers
- Account Managers
- Business Development Managers
- Technical Sales Engineers
- Inside Sales Representatives
- National Account Managers
Sales Leadership
- Vice President of Sales
- Director of Sales
- National Sales Manager
- Regional Sales Director
- Sales Team Leader
Operations & Production Management
Operations Managers
- Plant Managers
- Production Managers
- Manufacturing Operations Managers
- Fabrication Managers
- Shop Managers
- Production Supervisors
- Production Superintendents
Supply Chain & Logistics
- Supply Chain Managers
- Materials Managers
- Purchasing Managers
- Logistics Managers
Technical & Specialized Roles
Detailing & Drafting
- Structural Steel Detailers
- Tekla Modelers
- BIM Coordinators
- CAD Managers
- Chief Detailers
Quality & Safety
- Quality Control Managers
- Quality Assurance Engineers
- Safety Managers
- EHS Directors
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Metal Building Manufacturing
Overview: Specialized recruitment for pre-engineered metal building manufacturers producing complete building systems including primary and secondary framing, wall and roof panels, and accessories.
Key Capabilities:
- Pre-engineered metal building systems
- Rigid frame manufacturing
- Building envelope systems
- Metal roofing and siding production
- Architectural metal panels
- Insulated metal panels (IMP)
Typical Roles Placed:
- Metal Building Design Engineers
- Sales Engineers
- Plant Managers
- Production Supervisors
- Estimators
- Project Managers
Regional Sales Managers
Joist & Deck Manufacturing
Overview: Executive search services for open-web steel joist and steel deck manufacturers serving the construction industry with structural floor and roof systems.
Key Products:
- Open-web steel joists (K, LH, DLH series)
- Joist girders
- Steel roof deck
- Composite floor deck
- Form deck
- Cellular deck
Typical Roles Placed:
- Joist Design Engineers
- Deck Design Engineers
- Detailing Managers
- Production Managers
- Quality Control Engineers
- Sales Representatives
- Estimators
Cold-Formed Steel Manufacturing
Overview: Recruiting specialists for manufacturers of cold-formed steel products including studs, tracks, purlins, girts, and specialty profiles.
Key Products:
- Metal studs and track systems
- C and Z purlins
- Roof and wall girts
- Structural sections
- Custom roll-formed products
- Light gauge framing systems
Structural Anchor Manufacturing
Overview: Talent acquisition for manufacturers of post-installed anchors, cast-in-place anchors, and specialty fastening systems for concrete and masonry applications.
Key Products:
- Mechanical anchors
- Adhesive anchors
- Cast-in-place inserts
- Specialty fasteners
- Seismic anchoring systems
- Base plates and embedments
Typical Roles Placed:
- Product Engineers
- Application Engineers
- Technical Sales Engineers
- R&D Engineers
- Testing Lab Managers
- Field Engineers
- Regional Sales Managers
Steel Fabricators
Overview: Recruitment solutions for structural steel fabrication shops producing beams, columns, trusses, and miscellaneous steel for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
Capabilities:
- Heavy structural fabrication
- Miscellaneous metals
- Ornamental steel
- AISC certified fabrication
- Complex welded assemblies
- Modular construction components
Typical Roles Placed:
- Fabrication Shop Managers
- Welding Engineers
- Structural Detailers (Tekla)
- Production Supervisors
- Quality Control Managers
- Estimators
- Project Managers
- Purchasing Managers
Steel Fabricators
Overview: Recruitment solutions for structural steel fabrication shops producing beams, columns, trusses, and miscellaneous steel for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
Capabilities:
- Heavy structural fabrication
- Miscellaneous metals
- Ornamental steel
- AISC certified fabrication
- Complex welded assemblies
- Modular construction components
Typical Roles Placed:
- Fabrication Shop Managers
- Welding Engineers
- Structural Detailers (Tekla)
- Production Supervisors
- Quality Control Managers
- Estimators
- Project Managers
- Purchasing Managers
Structural Steel Erectors
Overview: Executive search for structural steel erection companies specializing in field installation of steel structures for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
Key Services:
- Structural steel erection
- Heavy rigging
- Crane operations
- Pre-engineered building erection
- Plant maintenance
- Field welding and bolting
Typical Roles Placed:
- Project Superintendents
- Field Supervisors
- Erection Managers
- Safety Directors
- Estimators
- Project Managers
- Operations Managers
- General Superintendents
Design-Build Contractors
Overview: Specialized recruitment for design-build firms delivering integrated project delivery from concept through construction for commercial and industrial facilities.
Project Types:
- Industrial facilities
- Distribution centers
- Manufacturing plants
- Commercial buildings
- Multi-family residential
- Mixed-use developments
Typical Roles Placed:
- Design-Build Project Managers
- Preconstruction Managers
- Chief Estimators
- VDC Managers
- Design Managers
- Project Engineers
- Business Development Directors
- Operations Managers
Structural Engineering Firms
Overview: Talent solutions for consulting structural engineering firms providing design services for buildings, bridges, and specialized structures.
Services:
- Building structural design
- Seismic engineering
- Forensic engineering
- Structural analysis
- Connection design
- Peer review services
- Building envelope consulting
Typical Roles Placed:
- Licensed Structural Engineers (PE/SE)
- Senior Project Engineers
- Project Managers
- Associate Principals
- Technical Directors
- BIM/Revit Managers
- Structural Designers
- Engineering Principals
Civil Engineering Firms
Overview: Executive search services for civil engineering consulting firms specializing in site development, infrastructure, and land development projects.
Disciplines:
- Site civil engineering
- Land development
- Geotechnical engineering
- Transportation engineering
- Water resources
- Municipal infrastructure
- Surveying and mapping
Typical Roles Placed:
- Civil Engineers (PE)
- Project Managers
- Practice Leaders
- Geotechnical Engineers
- Site Development Engineers
- Transportation Engineers
- Survey Managers
- Office Managers
- Business Development Directors
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Role Variations:
- Structural PE, Licensed Structural Engineer, AISC Engineer
- VP Sales, Sales Director, National Sales Manager
- Plant Manager, Facility Manager, Operations Director
- Chief Estimator, Lead Estimator, Preconstruction Manager
- Tekla Detailer, Steel Detailer, Structural Modeler
- EPC Project Manager, Construction PM, Field PM
- Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Production Engineer
Industry Variations:
- PEMB (Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings)
- Butler building, Nucor Building Systems, VP Buildings
- Steel joist manufacturing, open web joist
- Light gauge steel, CFS (Cold-Formed Steel)
- Structural fab shop, AISC certified fabricator
- Ironworkers, steel erection contractor
- MEP engineering, structural consulting
