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WHO WE ARE

Built Industry Recruitment Specialists

BuiltStaff is a distinguished search and placement consultancy for the engineering, construction, and maintenance sectors, founded by two meticulous headhunters who have earned recognition as specialized talent acquisition experts for matching top-tier senior to executive-level leaders with leading organizations in the built industry.

As seasoned industry insiders, our team is more than just recruiters; we are a dedicated group of professionals on a mission to foster powerful collaborations between great leaders and thriving organizations, delivering the tenacity and expertise that hiring managers seek, and the world-class candidates they need.

Our three decades of experience have led to the growth of dozens of ENR’s top-ranked firms and the advancement of thousands of careers, making our track record a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. 

WHAT WE DO

mATCH TOP ORGANIZATIONS WITH PROVEN LEADERS

Looking for the best talent in your industry? Your internal recruitment team may not be enough. At BuiltStaff, we offer a dedicated team of influencers, advocates, and talent scouts to find the best candidates for your organization.

With over 30 years of experience in the built industry, we have developed deep relationships with the most in-demand talents. We know what it takes to capture their attention and entice them to join your organization.

Our proven track record has made us the go-to talent solutions partner for top contractors, project service firms, and facility owners. If you’re ready to stop searching for talent and start hiring it, contact BuiltStaff today and let us help you build the winning team you need.

MEET OUR FOUNDERS

Decades of Recruiting Excellence

Dustin Massey

Founder & president

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Doug Massey

Founder & PARTNER

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APPLAUSE

TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR ESTEEMED
CLIENTS AND CANDIDATES

“We’ve worked with Doug for a number of years. Doug understands our business and is a great asset in finding senior-level talent with specific skillsets. More importantly, he and his team at BuiltStaff understand our corporate culture and the importance of finding the right personal fit.”
Rob Evans
Rob EvansRecruiting Manager at O’Neal Inc.
“Our team was seeking a high caliber partner who could provide strategic headhunting. Dustin and the BuiltStaff team delivered a sense of urgency, knowledge of our markets, and the ability to quickly tap networks which yielded quick results for our group.”
Matt Mullen
Matt MullenGlobal Talent Acquisition Manager at Jacobs
“Dustin contacted me with a unique opportunity. Normally I don’t pay too much attention to recruiter solicitations, but Dustin had done his homework. He approached me with a position that was both challenging and suited to my abilities and walked me though the job change from start to finish.”
Jim Diehl
Jim DiehlSr. Project Manager at Genesis AEC
Doug recruited me for a senior Architectural position with a major full-service Life Science Engineering firm. I did enjoy the technical challenges, travel opportunities, and professional growth it afforded me over my eight years of employment there. I am continually thankful for his industry knowledge and professional negotiating skills over the more than 18 years of knowing him.
Ed Pedersen
Ed PedersenSenior Process Architect at The Beck Group
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WHY BUILTSTAFF?

reasons why we're great

When it comes to selecting a recruitment partner, we know you have hundreds of options at your disposal.
These are a few of the top reasons to select us.

decades of Built Industry expertise

  • BuiltStaff specializes exclusively in built industry recruitment. Our founders, Doug & Dustin Massey, are a father-son duo equipped with more than 60 years of combined placement success on behalf of top-ranked contracting and project services organizations within the engineering, construction, and maintenance industries.

we're specialized headhunters

  • At our core, we’re not just recruiters — we're headhunters. Our value proposition is discovering, engaging, and referring passive candidates who are experts in their fields, and we accomplish this through a hybrid of ‘old school’ headhunting strategies and modern networking technologies.

Remotely Operated = Better Rates

  • BuiltStaff is a virtual-based firm. Unlike our competitors, we do not need big fancy offices around the USA, nor do we want them. By operating remotely, we benefit from reduced overhead which in turn allows us to offer our services at a more competitive rate.

Committed To Diversity & Inclusion

  • We value diversity and inclusion and strive to present our clients with a diverse slate of top talent for every assigned position. Although this isn’t always possible, that doesn’t prevent us from trying. To us, it’s more than a compliance issue... it’s the right thing to do.

no mainstream Job Boards

  • We don't repost our clients' positions on mainstream job boards like Indeed, ZipRecruiter, or Monster. We know our clients can leverage those resources themselves, so we don’t see value in overlapping their efforts unless they specifically request otherwise.

detailed candidate referrals

  • We don’t just submit resumes for referred candidates — we share in-depth professional profiles. Our goal is to provide as much data as possible for every referred candidate to better enable your hiring managers to make quick yet highly informed decisions.

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Dustin Massey

Founder & President

As the Founder of BuiltStaff, Dustin’s passion for recruitment runs deep. With a family history in headhunting, he began working with his father at the young age of 13 and completed his first successful split placement job. He continued to learn from his father until graduating high school, gaining on-the-job training that most recruiters don’t receive until after college.

With over 16 years of professional experience and a wealth of industry knowledge, Dustin has also held Senior Corporate Talent Acquisition roles with top-ranked contractors such as Jacobs and Day & Zimmermann. His responsibilities included designing hiring campaigns and implementing recruitment strategies for director to executive-level professionals in various industries across the USA.

Dustin’s achievements include being recognized as one of the world’s leading recruiters and networkers in project controls. In 2008, he created Project Controls Network, the first project controls-focused networking group on LinkedIn, which now connects over 49,000 professionals worldwide. This has allowed Dustin to develop close connections with top professionals and influencers in the industry, including leading associations like AACE, Planning Planet, and RCQS.

When not working, Dustin enjoys spending time with his family and friends, as well as his English Springer Spaniel puppy named Dapper. He also loves the great outdoors and can often be found hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, and boating.

Doug Massey

Founder & Partner

Doug, Founder and Partner of BuiltStaff, is a recruitment veteran who has been matching leaders and organizations in the built industry for more than 48 years. He began his recruitment career working for leading contractors such as Fluor and Jacobs, where he excelled in corporate talent acquisition and senior HR management roles.

During his two-decade tenure with these companies, Doug staffed complex, industrial, and process-focused EPC/EPCM projects worldwide, from oil/gas/chemical refineries and power generation plants to advanced manufacturing facilities for life sciences and consumer products. After more than 20 years of recruitment success, Doug branched out on his own in 1993 to develop Massey Search Group, which has since evolved into BuiltStaff.

Doug not only recognizes talented individuals but also knows how to connect with them. He repeatedly captures the attention of the built industry’s top leaders and engages their interests on behalf of his clients. His commitment to excellence has launched projects, elevated top contractors, and advanced an untold number of careers.

Outside of work, Doug enjoys collecting and curating vintage postcards of his hometown, attending antique auctions, and watching his favorite Nascar drivers and South Carolina Gamecock football team.