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Specialized talent.
Built around expertise.

XY Global connects exceptional professionals with organizations across architecture, engineering and construction, mission-critical infrastructure, advanced technology, and specialized industries.

From highly specialized technical professionals to executive leadership, we combine deep industry knowledge, extensive professional networks, and precision-driven search to build teams that move industries forward.

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The XY formula

How great teams come together.

X

Exceptional Talent

Specialized professionals with the expertise and ambition to make an impact.

Y

Exceptional Organizations

Companies building, innovating, and leading within their industries.

E

Expertise

Deep market knowledge, extensive networks, and precision-driven search.

→

Momentum

Better connections. Stronger teams. Lasting impact.

XY Global by the numbers

We have what it takes.

We connect exceptional talent with industry-leading organizations across the U.S. and around the world.

25+

Years

Combined recruiting experience

50

States

Nationwide recruiting coverage

500+

Cities

Talent network across North America

30+

Specialized industries

Search solutions at every career level

50,000+

Candidates in our network

Relationships with engineering, technology, architecture and construction professionals across the U.S.

Hundreds

Client organizations served

Trusted partnerships built across multiple industries

Executive to Technical

Every career level

From specialists to the C-suite

Mission critical. People first.Confidential search.Proven results.Lasting impact.

What we do best

Our core specialties

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Architecture, Engineering & Construction

Built on Experience. Building What's Next.

XY Global's AEC practice brings together extensive recruiting experience across architecture, engineering, construction, and the built environment.

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Architecture, Engineering & Construction

Returning to Our Roots.

Architecture, Engineering & Construction is where much of our recruiting experience was built.

XY Global brings this experience together in a dedicated AEC practice serving engineering firms, architecture practices, contractors, developers, and organizations responsible for complex built-environment projects.

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Architecture, engineering & construction

AEC from concept to completion.

  1. 01PLAN
  2. 02DESIGN
  3. 03ENGINEER
  4. 04BUILD
  5. 05COMMISSION
  6. 06DELIVER

Architecture & Design

Architects, Interior Designers, Urban Planners, Design Coordinators

Engineering

MEP, Plumbing & Fire Protection, Civil, Structural, BIM/VDC

Construction

Project & Construction Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Schedulers

Commissioning

Commissioning Engineers & Agents, Building Systems

Executive Leadership

Directors, Principals, Project Executives, Practice Leaders

Mission critical

Mission critical from concept to operations.

  1. 01PLAN
  2. 02DESIGN
  3. 03BUILD
  4. 04COMMISSION
  5. 05OPERATE
  6. 06SCALE

Design & Engineering

MEP, ICT, Controls, BIM/VDC

Construction

Project Management, Superintendents, Preconstruction, Project Executives

Commissioning

Commissioning Engineers, CxA, BMS/EPMS, Controls

Operations

Critical Facilities, Reliability, Facilities Management

Executive Leadership

Directors, Vice Presidents, Practice Leaders

Specialized markets

Focused searches in select industries.

Talent solutions

More than recruiting. A talent partner.

Direct Hire

Permanent placement of specialized technical and professional talent.

Executive Search

Targeted search for senior leadership, directors, vice presidents, and C-suite executives.

Confidential Search

Discreet recruitment for sensitive leadership transitions and strategic hiring.

Project & Contract Talent

Flexible talent solutions for projects, programs, and changing workforce needs.

Payroll & Transition

Workforce support for payroll administration and employment transitions.

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Inside the industries we serve Founder insight

Gaming & Interactive Entertainment

Our Expertise Goes Beyond Recruiting.

XY Global's founder also owns and operates an iGaming development studio creating original online casino slot games. Whether hiring and directing specialized art studios, development teams and game mathematicians or building those teams in-house, our founder knows exactly what these roles require.

This experience gives us a practical understanding of the talent, disciplines, and production workflows required to develop modern gaming products.

Our search process

You're not looking for more resumes.

You're looking for the right person.

  1. 1Understand

    The role, the team, the project and what success looks like.

  2. 2Search

    Targeted outreach across specialist networks and passive talent.

  3. 3Evaluate

    Technical, credential and culture assessment before anyone reaches you.

  4. 4Present

    A focused shortlist with our perspective on each candidate.

  5. 5Close

    Compensation guidance, offer support and negotiation.

  6. 6Follow Through

    Check-ins after the start date to protect the hire.

Our commitments

Results you can count on.

90-Day Replacement Guarantee

We strive to get it right the first time. If a placement doesn't work out within 90 days, we'll replace them at no cost to you.

48-hour

Candidate presentation

Average time to present qualified candidates.

24-hour

Client response time

Speed and responsiveness when you need us.

99%+

Quality results

Candidate retention after placement.

100%

Confidential & discreet

On both ends, candidate and client.

Precision

Precision match

Targeted searches that deliver the right talent for your organization.

Long-term

Relationship-driven

Client and candidate partnerships built on trust.

Confidential by design

Discretion on both sides of the search.

Every conversation with XY Global is confidential, for the professionals we represent and the organizations we partner with.

For candidates

Your search stays private.

  • Explore confidentially, even if you're just curious
  • Your name and resume are never shared without your permission
  • Your current employer never hears about your search from us
For clients

Your plans stay protected.

  • Your company name stays confidential until there's a real fit
  • Candidates learn who you are only once they're qualified and interested
  • Your hiring plans stay out of view of direct competitors and the market
For candidates

Your next move should be the right move.

Connect with recruiters who understand specialized technical industries and the professionals behind them.

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Global reach

Global network. Local market intelligence.

Our professional networks span major U.S. markets and select international regions, giving clients and candidates current insight into local talent, compensation and project activity.

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