Infrastructure

AGS Associates and our clients share a world changing vision – making the world a better place through Infrastructure. Infrastructure is the cornerstone to a well-functioning society; however, it continues to be one of the most talent-short sectors in the world. Our Infrastructure consultants have access to an elite network of talent who have contributed towards delivering some of the world’s most iconic Heavy Civil, Water, Industrial, and Geotechnical projects.

We solve the biggest problem in the industry for our clients – the talent shortage. Through our unrivalled access to exceptional talent, we have supported our clients in executive leadership appointments, succession planning, new market/geographic expansion, delivering flagship projects, and proactively securing best-in-class talent.

We are totally committed to helping our clients scale revenues and capture market share. As true market experts, we aim to ‘get it right, first time’. Our service offering in Infrastructure includes:

Heavy Civil

Our Heavy Civil group has expertise across highway, bridge, rail, transit, marine, paving, grading, utility, pipeline, and site-development construction. Our clients deliver projects valued anywhere from $1 million through to $10 billion, across traditional and alternative delivery methods. Competition is fierce in the Heavy Civil market. We recognize the difference between success and failure comes down to one simple thing – the quality of your people. Our Heavy Civil consultants work with ‘world class’ talent that enable our clients can stay ahead of the competition.

Points of Contact
Sal Abdul Read bio
Reiss Chapman Read bio

Water

Our Water group specializes in delivering comprehensive solutions across water treatment, distribution, and wastewater management sectors. Our team has extensive understanding of Water Treatment Plants, Pump Stations, Rehabilitation projects, and other Industrial Pipeline projects across North America. With a focus on both traditional and innovative project delivery methods, our clients benefit from tailored approaches that assist them with their most business-critical hires. At AGS Water, we understand that success hinges on the calibre of your team, and we build ‘winning’ teams for our clients.

Points of Contact
Louis Haisman Read bio
Charlie Harvey Lakin Read bio

Deep Foundations

Deep Foundations encompasses stabilizing the structural surroundings of the ground for a construction project to be built. The Geotechnical element is the engineering involved with the structural behaviour of the earth, solving all problems related to the ground on which projects are built. Foundations and Geotechnical personnel are ‘first to the scene’ across all construction markets, whether you’re building a Hospital, Highrise, Industrial Facility or Bridge. This market is a sub-niche to the Built Environment, operating for both public and private owners for all types of construction projects.

Points of Contact
Charlie Harvey Lakin Read bio

Energy

AGS’ Energy group partners with industry leaders across traditional and renewable energy sectors. Sectors include O&G, petrochemical, nuclear, solar, wind, battery storage, and emerging clean energy infrastructure. Our clients execute projects that will define the future of the world and enable innovation to become reality. In a sector defined by rapid innovation and increasing demand, securing top talent is the key to staying ahead. Our Energy consultants are forward-thinking, agile, and support a variety of EPC’s and self-performers secure elite talent.

Points of Contact
Sal Abdul Read bio

Materials

Materials are the backbone of construction; without them, engineering ideas never gets transformed into reality. Our Materials & Aggregates practice partners with leading producers and vertically integrated contractors across concrete, asphalt, cement, sand, gravel, and industrial materials. Through partnering with operational leadership, plant leadership, and distribution/logistics professionals – we support our clients stay ahead of the competition.

This is a capital and operations-intensive sector; margins are tight, pressures are rising, and talent drives performance. Our consultants work with world-class leadership, operations, and commercial talent who improve safety, efficiency, and profitability. We help our clients scale production, strengthen margins, and build long-term value through exceptional people.

Points of Contact
Sal Abdul Read bio

Sal has been my go-to recruiter for years

“Consistently helping me fill tough positions with top talent. On one particularly challenging role, he found an exceptional candidate in under 24 hours. He prioritizes not just skills and potential but also cultural fit, ensuring long-term success. Plus, the customer service from Sal and his team is always outstanding.”

CEO, Twinco

Charlie was good at keeping the ball moving

“The quality of the candidates Charlie brought to the table were high quality and looking to build a career at Keller; not just people looking for a job. Charlie was good at keeping the ball moving – reminding me to set up interviews, soliciting feedback, getting information from the candidate that helped us shape our offer, and available at all hours. Hiring is not my sole job and not typically my highest priority. Charlie made sure that we didn’t sit on a candidate too long and let them slip away. ”

Vice President of Operations, Keller

Looking forward to working with Sal for many years!

“I worked with Sal on both sides of recruitment. He connected me to an organization and also worked with him to place candidates within the company. Sal is very professional and easy to talk to. From a candidate perspective, he was always available and able to provide valuable insights into the hiring manager’s expectations and personality, even before our conversations began. From a company standpoint he spends the time vetting candidates so there is no time wasted. Looking forward to working with Sal for many years!”

HR Director, Weiss Group

I look forward to working with him in the future

“Charlie is a well-rounded, direct, honest, and to the point individual who strives to place the best people with the best companies. His efforts to find the best fit truly shines through. In an industry of constant changes these qualities made transitioning to a more stable environment much easier. I look forward to working with him in the future to better the needs of my organization.”

Regional Equipment Director, Nicholson Construction

I cannot say enough about how impressed I am with Sal

“I cannot say enough about how impressed I am with Sal’s work ethic, professionalism, and attention to detail. His ability to find and recruit top talent is remarkable and I can honestly say that he is one of the finest recruiters I have ever worked with.”

Vice President, California Engineering Contractors

“Timely and respectful dialog, prompt yet patient timing”

General Manager, Water, Hensel Phelps

Sal has always provided good candidates

“He does not waste time throwing candidates against the wall to see if they may fit … For me as a client ranking Sal against other recruiters is easy, Sal has set the bar in my book!””

Regional President, Ames Construction

AGS made sure that we didn’t sit on a candidate too long and let them slip away

“The quality of the candidates AGS brought to the table were high quality and looking to build a career at KELLER; not just people looking for a job. AGS was good at keeping the ball moving – reminding me to set up interviews, soliciting feedback, getting information from the candidate that helped us shape our offer, and available at all hours. Hiring is not my sole job and not typically my highest priority. AGS made sure that we didn’t sit on a candidate too long and let them slip away.”

Keller, North America

We rarely get a candidate that isn’t worth an initial conversation

“Charlie has done a good job of making sure that the candidates that he gives us are a good fit. We rarely get a candidate that isn’t worth an initial conversation at a minimum.”

President, Crowder Construction

He has given us exactly what we needed

“Charlie has consistently brought good candidates to the table. He has given us exactly what we needed.”

Vice President, Reytec