San Diego,
California
Based in
CA . PNW .
Southwest . Hawaii
Coverage
Architecture, Engineering, Construction
Specialization
About Stacey,
Your West Region Hiring Partner
Hi, I am Stacey Anderson, and I lead the West Region for Arena Direct Hire. I support Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firms across the project lifecycle. My focus is to act as a high-level hiring consultant for busy leaders - bringing real-time market insight, sharpening the roles so it is positioned to win talent, and then running a targeted search that delivers a short list of vetted, high-fit candidates.
Who I Help
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AEC firm owners, principals, and project executives who need reliable talent fast
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Operations and field leaders building stable teams across active projects
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Teams hiring in competitive West Coast markets where counteroffers are common
States & Regions I Support
Deep market knowledge across the West Coast and Pacific - from the Bay Area to Honolulu, Seattle to Phoenix.
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California (CA)
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Oregon (OR)
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Washington (WA)
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Arizona (AZ)
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Nevada (Las Vegas Metro)
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Alaska (AK)
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Hawaii (HI)
Markets I Support
Architecture
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Workplace and corporate interiors
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Multifamily and mixed-use
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Education and public sector
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Healthcare and life sciences
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Hospitality, retail, and tenant improvements
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Industrial and logistics facilities
Engineering
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MEP and building systems (as applicable)
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Civil and land development
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Structural engineering
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Water and wastewater
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Transportation and infrastructure
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Mission critical and data centers
Construction
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Commercial and tenant improvement
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Healthcare and education builds
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Industrial and logistics
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Multifamily and mixed-use
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Heavy civil and infrastructure (where applicable)
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Safety, quality, and project controls
Roles I Recruit For
Delivery
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Project Manager
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Senior Project Manager
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Project Architect
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Project Designer
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Job Captain
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Superintendent
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General Superintendent
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Project Engineer
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Field Engineer
Digital Systems
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BIM Manager
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BIM/VDC Lead
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Revit Lead
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CAD Designer
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Construction systems lead (Procore or similar)
Leadership
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Principal, Studio Director (Architecture)
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Engineering Manager
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Discipline Lead
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Project Executive
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VP of Operations (Construction)
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Director of Operations (AEC)
Operations & Finance
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Project Accountant
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Contracts Administrator
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Controller
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Accounting Manager
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Office Manager / Practice Administrator
People & Growth
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HR Manager / HR Generalist
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Talent Acquisition
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Business Development Manager
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Proposal Manager / Marketing Coordinator
Technical & Quality
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Estimator, Chief Estimator
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Pre-construction Manager
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QA/QC Lead
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Safety Manager / EHS (construction)
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Specifications Writer (architecture)
How We Work
What clients can expect from Arena Direct Hire:
Attraction
Top talent is rarely applying. We run targeted passive outreach and market mapping so you reach candidates you will not reach through posting alone.
Consultancy
We pressure-test scope,
advise on must-haves, and share real market feedback
so you stay competitive without lowering the bar.
Education
We align stakeholders on a simple, fast hiring process, refine the profile, and structure interviews so decisions happen faster and offers stick.
Process
You get one dedicated Arena partner backed by a nationwide team. We manage screening, submissions, scheduling, follow-ups, references, and offer coordination end-to-end.
A Proven Search Process that Delivers the Right Hires Fast
Built for Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Manufacturing. We run a structured
search, keep you informed, and help you hire with confidence, often within 2 to 3 weeks.
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Kickoff &
Position Packet
Market
Positioning
Targeted Passive
Search (Top 300)
We align on the must-haves, deal breakers, compensation, and timeline, then build a Postition Packet that gives candidates a clear picture of the role and your team.
We calibrate the role to the market and refine the message that gets top passice talent to respond.
We run a refined search and proactively reach out to the top 300 candidates who match your requirements
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Screen, Interview,
Shortlist (Top 3 to 5)
Interview Hosting + Close
We interview the strongest candidates and deliver a tight shortlist with clear, comparable summaries.
We coordinate interviews, manage feedback loops, support offer steps, and help you close the right candidate quickly.
Weekly updates. Clear feedback checkpoints. A shortlist you can count on.
What you get working with Stacey
Real-time market insight on compensation and candidate availability
Clear role calibration to reduce misfires and wasted interviews
Shortlists designed for fast decisions, not long resume stacks
Tight communication, weekly updates, clean scheduling, fast feedback loops
Offer and close support to reduce counteroffer risk
Partnership Benefits
Engagement Options
Contingent Direct Hire
Best for: most mid-level to senior roles where speed matters
What you get: passive outreach plus targeted talent mapping
You see: a shortlist of vetted finalists, not just applicants
Executive Search
Best for: VP, Director, GM, Plant Leaders, senior project leadership
What you get: discreet outreach, structured leadership screening, reference validation
You see: partner-led process through finalists selection and close
Retained Search
Best for: confidential, business-critical roles you cannot afford to miss
What you get: dedicated search cadence with weekly reporting and accountability
You see: clear recommendation and full accountability
Hosted Interviews
Discreet option for sensitive hires, with neutral scheduling when confidentiality matters
Your search stays front-of-line, keeping momentum from first interview to offer
Better candidate experience through preparation and clear expectations
We handle scheduling, confirmations, reminders, and debrief coordination
Ideal for multi-location teams, high-volume hiring, or any role where speed and consistency matter
What Clients Say About Stacey
"Arena Direct Hire have become a strategic partner within out business and helps with a lot more
than recruiting. They act more like a consultant providing relevantdata and analytics to help us make informed decisions."
Maria L.
HR, Quality Material Handling
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