UrbanCore Construction is a California-based general contracting firm specializing in commercial construction, industrial renovations, and green building solutions. Their projects span from mixed-use high-rises in Los Angeles to government-funded infrastructure upgrades across the West Coast.
In Q2 of 2025, UrbanCore secured a series of municipal and healthcare-related construction projects requiring strictly U.S.-licensed workers—including certified OSHA safety officers, union-eligible general laborers, and bilingual foremen.
But there was one major issue:
Their internal recruitment pipeline was too slow—and the state compliance deadlines were non-negotiable.
UrbanCore Construction is a California-based general contracting firm specializing in commercial construction, industrial renovations, and green building solutions. Their projects span from mixed-use high-rises in Los Angeles to government-funded infrastructure upgrades across the West Coast.
In Q2 of 2025, UrbanCore secured a series of municipal and healthcare-related construction projects requiring strictly U.S.-licensed workers—including certified OSHA safety officers, union-eligible general laborers, and bilingual foremen.
But there was one major issue:
Their internal recruitment pipeline was too slow—and the state compliance deadlines were non-negotiable.
UrbanCore needed to urgently staff critical on-site roles across multiple construction sites in California and Nevada.
Requirements Included:
100% U.S. citizens or permanent residents
Valid OSHA 30, EPA, or safety certifications
Background checks + drug tests
English-Spanish bilingual (for Foremen)
Willingness to work on public sector timelines (including weekends)
They were frustrated with delays and poor filtering on typical platforms like Indeed and Craigslist. They turned to Altariya Global Connect based on a referral, and after understanding our video-based hiring process and U.S. citizen filtering, decided to proceed on a 25% advance model.
| Role | Count | Key Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Foreman | 2 | Bilingual (English/Spanish), 5+ yrs exp |
| General Laborer | 5 | OSHA 10/30 Certified, Union-eligible |
| Site Safety Officer | 1 | OSHA 30 + CPR + local certs |
| Assistant Project Manager | 1 | Experience with city documentation |
| HVAC Field Technician | 1 | EPA Universal Certification required |
Kick-off call with UrbanCore’s HR Compliance Officer & Regional PM
Clarified hiring must comply with:
U.S. employment eligibility
OSHA/EPA/local union requirements
Client’s background verification vendors
Signed service agreement with 25% upfront, unlocking Altariya’s fast-track process
We activated Altariya’s U.S.-citizen-only recruitment engine, leveraging:
Job boards like WorkHands, iHireConstruction, Tradesmen Connect, LinkedIn USA
Military veteran placement networks (for Safety & Field roles)
Altariya’s internal database of pre-vetted U.S. applicants
📥 Total Applications Received: 754
🧑🔧 Video Interviews Conducted: 42
✅ Certified Candidate Shortlist: 28
Each interview included:
OSHA certificate review (live proof)
Work history screening
Remote skill-based evaluation
Drug/background check readiness
Relocation or travel willingness
UrbanCore received 28 profiles with:
CV + OSHA/EPA document scans
5-minute Altariya video interviews
Joining availability + location flexibility
Client conducted live Zoom interviews with 15 finalists
| Metric | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Applications Received | 754 |
| Video-Screened Candidates | 42 |
| Final Interviewed by Client | 15 |
| Roles Successfully Filled | 10 (All U.S. citizens) |
| Time to Closure | 13 Business Days |
| Hiring Model | 25% Advance, 75% Post-Onboarding |
| Retention Period Post-Onboard | 90 Days+ for all hires (as of July) |
✔️ 100% U.S. citizen-only filtering
✔️ Certificate verification (OSHA, EPA, HVAC, etc.)
✔️ Veteran network access
✔️ Video-based shortlisting saved 40+ hours for HR
✔️ Advance model gave client priority access
Hiring for licensed, location-bound field roles in the U.S. is tough—especially under legal compliance, bilingual needs, and urgent timelines.
Altariya helped UrbanCore Construction do what others couldn’t:
Hire verified, safety-compliant American workers with zero handholding and full accountability.
