Gilbane Expands Fall Campus Recruiting Across U.S. Construction Programs

Highlights

• Gilbane plans to participate in construction, engineering and STEM career events at colleges nationwide during September and October 2026.
• Recruiting activities cover internships, co-ops and entry-level construction positions.
• More than 80 campus events are listed across universities in multiple states.
• Recruiting targets students in construction management, engineering, safety, estimating, field operations and construction technology.

Construction employers continue to compete for students entering an industry that requires a steady pipeline of project managers, engineers, safety professionals and skilled field personnel. Gilbane is expanding its campus recruiting presence this fall, with teams scheduled to attend career fairs and industry events at universities across the United States.

Campus Recruiting Schedule

Gilbane's fall recruiting calendar includes events from Sept. 3 through Oct. 28, with participation concentrated among construction management, civil engineering, architecture, engineering, STEM and safety programs.

Universities on the schedule include Penn State, Texas A&M University, Georgia Tech, University of Florida, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Purdue University, University of Maryland, Virginia Tech, University of Southern California, University of Minnesota, Rutgers University and numerous other institutions.

Several universities will host multiple Gilbane recruiting events. Penn State, Georgia Tech, University of Houston, University of Maryland, Case Western University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania are among the campuses with more than one listed event.

Recruiting for Construction and Engineering Roles

The recruiting effort covers a range of positions connected to project delivery and construction operations. Areas identified by Gilbane include construction management, field operations, project engineering, safety, estimating and construction technology.

The schedule also includes internship and co-op events, providing students with opportunities to connect with construction employers before entering the full-time workforce.

Construction Workforce Pipeline

Campus recruiting remains an important component of workforce development for construction companies seeking graduates with technical and project-delivery skills. The breadth of Gilbane's schedule reflects the industry's reliance on universities with established construction management, civil engineering and related programs.

For owners and contractors, stronger university recruiting can help maintain staffing capacity across preconstruction, project management, field supervision, safety and technology functions. Gilbane's fall schedule provides a broad recruiting footprint across major construction and engineering programs as the 2026-27 academic year begins.

Source: Gilbane.