Boutique, Founder-Led Search

We headhunt the people who design, build, sell, and run the numbers.

Engineers, project managers, sales engineers, and controllers for manufacturers and contractors. Individual contributor through director.

Trusted by Manufacturers Contractors Family-Owned & Privately Held Companies PE-Backed Portfolios
AJ Jasurda, Founder of Jasurda Search Group
Our why

Why we exist

I've seen recruiting go wrong from the inside. Spray-and-pray submissions, recruiters who vanish after the fee clears, candidates strung along for weeks. I started this firm to do it right.

That means a sniper approach: a handful of people who actually fit, every time. It means telling you the truth, even when it's not what you want to hear. And it means we're selective. We work with clients and candidates who respect our time and share our values.

Who we place

Our practices

Our core: engineering, construction, industrial sales, and finance talent for manufacturers and contractors.

We also take on select searches outside these areas, case by case.

Engineering & Manufacturing

Engineers of every discipline, plus quality and plant operations leaders, for manufacturers and design firms.

Construction

Project managers, superintendents, estimators, and operations leaders for contractors and builders.

Industrial Sales

Sales engineers, account managers, territory and channel sellers, and sales managers for industrial companies.

Accounting & Finance

Accountants, financial analysts, and controllers for manufacturers and contractors.

Business areas

Industries we serve

We work across industries. If a company makes, builds, moves, sells, or advises, we can likely help.

  • Industrial & Contract Manufacturing
  • Building Products & Construction Materials
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Medical Device Manufacturing
  • Metal Fabrication & Machining
  • Plastics, Packaging & Converting
  • Electrical, Controls & Automation
  • Industrial Distribution
  • Food & Beverage Production
  • Construction & Specialty Contractors
  • Energy & Infrastructure
  • Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Engineering & Design Firms
  • Technology & Electronics
For employers

Working with us

Hiring is too important for a black-box process. Here is how to engage, how a search runs, and what you get.

Ways to engage

Engaged Search

For leadership and other hard-to-fill roles. A committed, prioritized process with regular market updates and a defined shortlist.

Contingent Search

For active openings where you pay on results. The same vetting and candor, and you only engage when we deliver people worth meeting.

How a search runs

01. Define the win

Align first

Role, timeline, and must-haves. We ask the questions that surface what this hire truly needs to own before the search starts.

02. Reach the market

Curate, don't collect

Straight to our network and beyond the applicant pool. You get a shortlist worth your time, not a stack to triage.

03. Hire with confidence

Through onboarding

We stay in it through offer, close, and the first weeks. The job isn't done until your hire is succeeding.

What you get

Direct, honest communication

Consistent updates on the market and the search, and real feedback after every interview from both sides. No phantom roles, no surprises.

Quality over volume

Every submission is vetted and intentional, and worth the time it takes to review.

Founder-led, rooted in the industry

You work directly with the person doing the search, not a handoff to a junior. Deep relationships on the plant floor.

In their words

Don't just take our word for it

AJ consistently delivers well-qualified candidates and keeps communication open from the first call to the closed offer.

DO
Director of Operations

The attention to detail and industry knowledge take the friction out of hiring. Every submission was someone we genuinely wanted to meet.

CR
Corporate Recruiter

A thorough understanding of our needs and our culture resulted in highly qualified candidates and a smooth hire.

C
Controller
Open roles

Searches we're running now

Finance & Accounting Posted Nov 11

Construction Controller / Director of Client Advisory

United States, Eastern Time zone schedule · Remote · Full-time · $125K–$160K
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Location: Remote

** Candidates must reside in one of the following states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington DC. **

About the Role

A growing accounting and advisory firm serving construction contractors is seeking a full-time, permanent Controller to lead its most complex client accounts. This is not your traditional construction controller role. The job is advisory and client-facing. You will lead client meetings, explain WIP and job cost results to owners, and tell them plainly what the numbers say about pricing, overhead, and profitability. You will also direct a bookkeeping team to carry out the work. This is a full-time direct-hire position with the firm, not a contract or fractional engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Manage relationships with complex construction and contracting clients.
  • Lead client meetings and present financial results clearly, including WIP reports, estimates versus actuals, and cost-to-completion analysis.
  • Analyze job costing, overhead, pricing, and profitability, and recommend practical improvements to business owners.
  • Direct bookkeeping and accounting team members on required actions and follow-up.
  • Develop advisory reporting and dashboards beyond standard QuickBooks Online output.
  • Serve as the primary point of coordination between clients and the internal team.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years experience in construction accounting or construction finance, including WIP reporting, job costing, and cost-to-completion analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability to hold direct, constructive conversations with business owners about financial results.
  • Ability to lead and prioritize the work of accounting staff without performing all bookkeeping personally.
  • Strong judgment, analytical ability, and communication skills.
  • CPA licensure preferred, but is not required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Legal Posted Nov 7

Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney

Boston, MA · Hybrid · Full-time · $135K–$165K
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A premier Northeast litigation defense firm is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney for its growing Medical Malpractice and Long-Term Care Defense Litigation Team in Boston. Associates work alongside AV-rated attorneys on a diverse, challenging caseload in a collaborative environment that rewards meaningful contributions. The role offers real responsibility, mentorship from experienced partners, and room to grow. You will manage a diverse caseload from start to finish.

Responsibilities

  • Draft status reports, pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, and meet critical deadlines
  • Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, and trials
  • Take and defend depositions and manage the discovery process
  • Draft and argue dispositive motions
  • Develop litigation strategy with clients, experts, and colleagues
  • Work alongside partners on complex, high-value matters
  • Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda

Qualifications

  • JD from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Admission to the Massachusetts Bar
  • 2 to 8 years of civil litigation experience, including Massachusetts state and federal courts
  • Experience taking and defending depositions and managing discovery
  • Self-starter with strong advocacy skills
  • Ability to draft and argue dispositive motions, with strong legal research and discovery skills
  • Preferred: medical malpractice, healthcare, or long-term care defense experience

Work Environment and Benefits

  • Hybrid schedule, with 2 days remote
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
  • 401(k) and FSA
  • 12 paid holidays and flexible PTO
  • Parental and military leave
  • Associate education program
  • Mobile phone stipend, discount program, and identity theft protection
Legal Posted Nov 7

Civil Litigation Defense Attorney

Boston, MA · Hybrid · Full-time · $120K–$150K
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Location: Boston, MA (hybrid, 2 days in the office)

Position Overview
A premier Northeast litigation defense firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Boston office. The role handles a diverse range of complex civil litigation, including general liability, professional liability, commercial litigation, and insurance coverage disputes. Associates work alongside AV-rated attorneys in a collaborative environment that rewards meaningful contributions. The firm is looking for a skilled litigator with strong advocacy, analytical, and case management abilities. Coverage experience is a plus. You will own your caseload from inception to resolution.

Responsibilities

  • Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and other substantive legal documents.
  • Manage discovery, including taking and defending depositions.
  • Prepare for and attend hearings and trials.
  • Work with clients, experts, partners, and senior attorneys on litigation strategy.
  • Provide clients with regular updates and interim status reports.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.

Qualifications

  • JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
  • 2 to 8 years of civil litigation experience, including Massachusetts state and federal courts.
  • Strong research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.
  • Sound judgment and strong communication skills.
  • Insurance coverage litigation or policy interpretation experience is a plus.

Work Environment and Benefits

  • Hybrid schedule, with 2 days remote.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) and FSA.
  • 12 paid holidays and flexible PTO.
  • Parental and military leave.
  • Associate education program.
  • Mobile phone stipen
Legal Posted Nov 7

Civil Litigation Associate

Boston, MA · Hybrid · Full-time · $125K–$165K
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A premier Northeast litigation defense firm is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Boston office. The role sits in a trial practice focused on defending premises liability, trucking, construction, employment, and product liability matters. Associates work alongside AV-rated attorneys on a diverse, challenging caseload in a collaborative environment that rewards meaningful contributions. You will own your caseload from inception to resolution.

Responsibilities

  • Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, and meet all deadlines.
  • Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials.
  • Take and defend fact witness and expert depositions.
  • Draft and argue dispositive motions.
  • Work with clients, experts, partners, and senior attorneys on litigation strategy.
  • Provide clients with regular updates and interim status reports.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.

Qualifications

  • JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
  • 2 to 8 years of civil litigation experience, including Massachusetts state and federal courts.
  • Self-starter with strong advocacy skills.
  • Ability to draft and argue dispositive motions, with strong legal research and discovery skills.
  • Detail-oriented, with strong communication skills.

Work Environment and Benefits

  • Hybrid schedule, with 2 days remote.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) and FSA.
  • 12 paid holidays and flexible PTO.
  • Parental and military leave.
  • Associate education program.
  • Mobile phone stipend, discount program, and identity theft protection.
Legal Posted Nov 7

Automobile & Premises Liability Defense Attorney

New York, NY · Hybrid · Full-time · $150K–$180K
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Position Overview
A premier Northeast litigation defense firm is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to defend automobile and premises liability matters in New York. Associates work alongside AV-rated attorneys on a diverse, challenging caseload in a collaborative environment that rewards meaningful contributions. You will own your caseload from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities

  • Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, and meet all court deadlines
  • Take and defend fact witness and expert depositions
  • Prepare, file, and argue dispositive motions
  • Handle arbitrations and mediations (ADR)
  • Prepare comprehensive written status reports for insurers
  • Attend hearings and trials
  • Work with clients, experts, partners, and senior attorneys on litigation strategy
  • Conduct legal research and prepare strategic memoranda

Qualifications

  • JD from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Admission to the New York State Bar
  • 2 to 8 years of civil litigation experience defending automobile and premises liability cases in New York
  • Ability to draft and argue dispositive motions, perform legal research, and respond to discovery
  • Independently takes and defends fact and expert depositions
  • Prior ADR experience (arbitrations and mediations)
  • Experience writing status reports for insurance carriers

Work Environment and Benefits

  • Hybrid schedule, with 2 days in the office
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) and life insurance
  • HSA and FSA
  • Flexible PTO
  • Mobile phone reimbursement
  • Associate education program
Manufacturing Posted Nov 7

Maintenance Technician

Baltimore, MD · On-site · Full-time · $62.4K–$68K
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Location: Baltimore, MD

We are partnered with a leading building products manufacturer that needs a skilled Maintenance Technician who can diagnose problems fast and fix them. You will keep production running and take on capital projects that improve how the plant operates.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and boiler systems.
  • Diagnose and maintain PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, and motors.
  • Calibrate controls and instruments.
  • Install, dismantle, and modify equipment for capital projects and process improvements.
  • Run and audit preventive maintenance, and keep ERP records up to date.
  • Work with vendors and engineers to resolve technical issues.
  • Follow PSM, NFPA 70E/arc flash, and site safety standards.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED, or technical school.
  • 3 to 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
  • Strong AC/DC electrical troubleshooting and PLC experience.
  • Background with rotating equipment, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
  • Boiler operator certification, or able to get one.
  • Welding (gas and arc) and forklift skills.
  • Plumbing and carpentry experience is a plus.

What’s Offered

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Profit sharing through stock options and cash bonuses
  • Traditional or Roth 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and parental leave

Additional Information

  • Employment Type: Full-time, permanent placement
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional weekends
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $29.00 to $33.00, depending on experience and qualifications
Operations Posted Oct 27

Director of Operations

Matawan, NJ · On-site · Full-time · $80K–$125K
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A fast-growing non-asset freight brokerage is hiring a Director of Operations to lead its entire operations team and build the structure that takes it through its next stage of growth.This is a hands-on leadership seat, not an executive role managing from above. You will run daily operations, hold one-on-ones, develop your people, set expectations, fix process, and step into escalations when a load goes sideways.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the full brokerage operations team: carrier sales, dispatch, and load management.
  • Run daily operations and keep freight moving on time and on margin.
  • Hold regular one-on-ones, coach and develop reps, and set clear performance expectations.
  • Build the processes, KPIs, and onboarding that let the operation scale.
  • Own carrier procurement and capacity management.
  • Step into escalations with carriers and customers and resolve them.
  • Get the most out of the TMS and load board tools, and improve how the team uses them.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in freight brokerage operations, ideally at a non-asset brokerage.
  • Came up through the floor: carrier sales or dispatch, booking trucks, negotiating rates, managing loads.
  • 3+ years leading people, including brokerage operations teams.
  • Track record of building systems or processes that made an operation run better.
  • Strong carrier procurement and capacity management experience.
  • TMS experience, plus Highway, Descartes, DAT, Truckstop, or similar.
  • Lives in New Jersey within a reasonable daily commute of the office.
Manufacturing Posted Sep 24

Maintenance Technician

Greenfield, IN · On-site · Full-time · $53K–$70K
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Location: Greenfield, IN (onsite)

Position Overview
A leading building products manufacturer is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician who can diagnose problems quickly and fix them. You will keep production running and take on capital projects that improve how the plant operates.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and boiler systems.
  • Diagnose and maintain PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, and motors.
  • Calibrate controls and instruments.
  • Install, dismantle, and modify equipment for capital projects and process improvements.
  • Run and audit preventive maintenance, and keep ERP records up to date.
  • Work with vendors and engineers to resolve technical issues.
  • Follow PSM, NFPA 70E/arc flash, and site safety standards.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED, or technical school.
  • 3 to 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
  • Strong AC/DC electrical troubleshooting and PLC experience.
  • Background with rotating equipment, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
  • Boiler operator certification, or the ability to obtain one.
  • Welding (gas and arc) and forklift skills.
  • Plumbing and carpentry experience is a plus.

Work Environment and Benefits

  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional weekends.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Profit sharing through stock options and cash bonuses.
  • Traditional or Roth 401(k) with company match.
  • Generous PTO and parental leave.
Engineering Posted Sep 23

Structural Engineer

Dallas TX, Memphis TN · Hybrid · Full-time · $90K–$140K
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Our client is a national leader in the engineering and fabrication of steel and concrete structures for the electric utility industry, serving transmission, distribution, and substation applications. They are seeking a Structural Engineer to lead the analysis and design of tubular steel transmission structures, working closely with customers, project management, and fabrication teams to deliver accurate, code-compliant designs from concept through construction.

What you'll do

  • Analyze and design tubular steel transmission structures and associated products in accordance with project design criteria and applicable industry standards
  • Review customer specifications and coordinate design revisions with project management, modeling, and estimating teams
  • Prepare design calculations, cost estimates, and complete engineering documentation
  • Communicate directly with customers and plant personnel to resolve technical questions and design ambiguities
  • Review drawings for design conformance and perform quality checks on peer-designed work
  • Support resolution of technical issues arising in fabrication and the field

What you'll need

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a background in structural design, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of relevant design experience
  • EIT required
  • Proficiency with structural design software
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • US Citizen or Green Card Holder

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match and flexible spending accounts
  • Tuition reimbursement and leadership development programs
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Salary of $90,000 - $140,000 depending on experience and qualifications
  • Hybrid flexibility (2x remote / 3x onsite)
  • Backed by an established, publicly traded infrastructure company with a long-standing industry presence
For candidates

Your next move should be worth making

Whether you run the plant, build the project, sell the product, keep the books, or practice law, you deserve real opportunities, direct feedback, and a headhunter who respects your time.

Ready to make a move

You know what you want. We keep the process tight and get you in front of the right companies.

Quietly exploring

Employed and not in a rush. Everything stays confidential, and we only reach out when something genuinely fits.

Reach us directly

Meet with the founder

AJ Jasurda personally leads every search. Skip the form and call or email directly.

We respond within one business day Every message gets a personal reply, not a template or auto-reply.

Tell us about your hiring needs

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