Who’s hiring? Global contractors ideally placed for construction digital wave following major investments

Big money is rushing into construction software, and it could serve as a major opportunity for global contractors. Private Equity (PE) firms, including global player KKR, are spending heavily to modernise an industry that has lagged behind digitally.

This financial push means certain skills are now in high demand. Here we look at recent investments, open roles and ones you could pitch as a global contractor to help build localised and overseas market opportunities for construction software companies.

Key deals and who’s hiring?

PE firms have made six major deals since 2025, according to PE Hub, to buy or invest in tech companies that make building projects quicker and safer. Construction apps and platforms need staff to manage their growth and building contractors and other staff to be trained to use their products. These companies are actively expanding their platforms, which means they need expertise in sales, marketing, accounting/revenue, AI, engineering, access control and customer support. Some of these roles are non-UK, hybrid, others are permanent, but if you have the skills they need you could be the one accelerating their next overseas product development, sales or training launch as a global contractor.

Latest investments

• KKR backed Infobric is a safety and workforce software firm. Infobric supports over 12,000 general contractors, 75,000 subcontractors and 450,000 app users in the Nordics and the UK. (Find career opportunities at Infobric’s career site).

• GrowthCurve Capital bought PlanHub, a Florida-based commercial bidding tool (Explore roles at PlanHub Careers).

• Sverica Capital Management invested in Raken, a California-based mobile field reporting app (See open positions on Raken’s careers page).

• Nexa Equity invested in Facility Grid, a provider of a cloud-based quality control platform (Job openings are listed on Facility Grid’s Careers section).

• Gemspring Capital invested in Texas-based Sitemetric, which focuses on jobsite security and management (Check for careers at Sitemetric’s career site).

• Main-backed Pro4all completed a strategic add-on with the acquisition of Netherlands-based VeiligWerk, a safety compliance tool (Current jobs are available on Pro4all’s jobs portal).

The job implication: What to learn now

The digital investment creates two job paths in the labour market, particularly for freelancers and project workers:

1. ⬆️ New opportunities: High-skill digital roles

The growth strategy creates high-paying work for people who can build or implement technology. Target these specialisms:

• Software and coding: These firms urgently need contract software engineers, cloud architects, and data analysts. They build the tools that run the industry.

• Implementation & training: Construction firms need help adopting the new software. There is a huge demand for freelance implementation consultants who teach staff and customers how to use the platforms.

• Digital Project Management: Projects are now run via software platforms. Get certified in these specific construction apps to become a sought-after platform-proficient project manager.

• SaaS sales: Often, you’ll need up to 5 years of new-business sales experience with a construction background preferred (owners, GCs, MEP trades, commissioning providers) and/or 2+ years selling construction tech. Plus, working knowledge of certain systems, such as Procore, Autodesk/BIM 360, CMMS/Cx platforms; awareness of APIs/integrations and SSO/security basics. Tools: Salesforce/HubSpot CRM, sales engagement tools and LinkedIn

Other roles that could be in high demand with private equity-backed companies include Revenue Specialists and AI Engineers.

2. ⬇️ Declining roles: Manual and clerical tasks

Software’s main job is to remove slow, error-prone manual work. If your current work involves one of these, you need to reskill:

Data Entry: Manual tasks like typing up paper-based time cards, reports, or invoices are now automated by the software. Traditional administrative jobs will shrink.

Simple reporting: Apps and site sensors handle basic tracking and report generation. Field assistants who primarily collect simple data could soon be replaced by technology.

• To transition into those high-demand Digital Project Manager or Software Implementation Consultant roles, you need specific certifications that mix construction knowledge with digital management skills
• Review skills and experience across multiple job openings and connect the dots
• Are the same software skills in demand across all of these roles?
• Do you need a degree or can you gain the skills you need through project-based work and certification courses?

As always, keep an eye on investment news in construction software and AI application companies. Soon after an investment is made, new roles often emerge.

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