Upgrade Resources
Upgrade Resources is a boutique executive recruiting and placement agency that connects top talent with opportunities across mechanical, industrial, sales, and electrical utility construction sectors.
Company facts
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Karen Beltethon
About
Upgrade Resources was founded with a clear purpose: to solve the challenge of finding skilled talent in specialized industries where expertise truly makes the difference. As a specialized recruiting and executive placement agency, the firm connects skilled professionals with top companies across Commercial Mechanical, Workforce Sales, Industrial Operations, and Electrical Utility Construction sectors. The company's mission goes beyond simply filling positions. At Upgrade Resources, successful recruiting is about creating lasting partnerships that benefit both employers and professionals. The firm helps businesses grow stronger by identifying and placing the right professionals quickly and efficiently, while also guiding professionals toward meaningful career opportunities where their skills are valued and their careers can flourish. Operating as a boutique executive recruiting firm, Upgrade Resources offers tailored services for both employers and candidates. For employers, they provide direct placement, niche skill recruitment, and confidential search services. For candidates, they offer career coaching, resume and profile support, and confidential job search assistance. The firm's deep expertise spans industries including skilled trades, HVAC, plumbing, building systems, sales leadership, logistics, engineering, warehouse operations, safety leadership, and electrical utility construction including transmission, substation, and high-voltage projects.
Open positions
Selling Branch Manager - Charlotte, NC
Job Title: Selling Branch Manager - Charlotte, NC Location: Charlotte, NC (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $70,000 Annually + Uncapped Commission (Six-Figure Earnings Achievable) Company Introduction This…
Project Manager - Healthcare Construction - Houston, TX
On-site Project Manager (up to Senior PM level) leading a ground-up healthcare construction project in Baton Rouge, LA for a large national general contractor over a ~two-year assignment. Day to day covers budgeting, scheduling, RFPs, RFI/submittal processes, subcontractor negotiations, and closeout, using tools like Procore, Bluebeam, JD Edwards, and MS Office.
Senior Manager - Virtual Construction - Falls Church, VA
Job Title: Senior Manager - Virtual Construction - Falls Church, VA Location: Falls Church, VA (Hybrid, 4 days in office, 1 day from home) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $120,000 - $165,000 Annually + $30,000…
BIM Project Manager / Coordinator - Fort Worth, TX
Leads BIM coordination and design across multiple commercial mechanical/MEP construction projects for a 40+ year mechanical contractor, managing BIM Coordinators and turning coordinated models into fabrication-ready deliverables for HVAC, plumbing, and piping. Core tools: Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud, AutoCAD, Bluebeam. Hybrid: 3 days on-site in Fort Worth, 2 rem
Project Engineer II - Mechanical - Texas
Job Title: Project Engineer II - Mechanical - Texas Location: Multiple Texas markets, including Waco, Amarillo, Abilene, and Childress (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $95,000.00 - $112,000.00 Annually…
Selling Branch Manager - Baton Rouge, LA
Job Title: Selling Branch Manager - Baton Rouge, LA Location: Baton Rouge, LA (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $70,000 Annually + Uncapped Commission (Six-Figure Earnings Achievable) Company Introduction…
QA/QC Coordinator - DFW, TX
On-site QA/QC Project Coordinator for an established mechanical contractor in the DFW Metroplex, developing quality plans, auditing field execution, and governing inspection, testing, commissioning, and turnover documentation for commercial HVAC, plumbing, and piping projects. Requires 5+ years in mechanical construction QA/QC; pays $37-41/hour.
QA/QC Superintendent - DFW, TX
A field quality leadership role at a mechanical contracting firm: the QA/QC Superintendent plans and executes quality programs for commercial mechanical projects (hospitals, data centers, high-rises), leading inspections, testing/commissioning coordination, deficiency closure, and QA/QC teams. Core focus areas are HVAC, plumbing, piping, and controls, with tools like Procore, Autodesk Construction
Senior Safety Manager - Port Washington, WI
Job Title: Senior Safety Manager - Port Washington, WI Location: Port Washington, WI (Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $52.00 - $65.00 Hourly Company Introduction This opportunity is with one of the nation's…
Medium Voltage Service Account Manager - Houston, TX
Job Title: Medium Voltage Service Account Manager - Houston, TX Location: Houston, TX - Office and field Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 Annually + Performance bonus Company Introduction This…
Selling Branch Manager - Fredericksburg, VA
Job Title: Selling Branch Manager - Fredericksburg, VA Location: Fredericksburg,VA (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $70,000 Annually + Uncapped Commission (Six-Figure Earnings Achievable) Company…
Project Manager / Sr PM - Mechanical - Texas
Oversees mechanical construction projects in Texas, managing scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety for clients like data centers and hospitals. Leads teams, negotiates contracts, and develops new business opportunities.
Project Manager / Sr. PM - Phoenix, AZ
Project Manager for an employee-owned MEP construction company in Phoenix, AZ, leading commercial building projects from planning through closeout—managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, procurement, and client relationships using internal project cost systems.
Sales Representative - East Houston, TX
Job Title: Sales Representative - East Houston, TX Location: East Houston, TX (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $65,000 Base + Uncapped Commission (Six-Figure Earnings Achievable) Company Introduction This…
Sales Representative - Ft. Worth TX
Job Title: Sales Representative - Ft. Worth TX Location: Fort Worth, TX (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $65,000 Annually + Commission Company Introduction This opportunity is with a nationally respected…
Sales Representative - Ft. Worth, TX
Job Title: Sales Representative - Ft. Worth, TX Location: Fort Worth, TX (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $65,000 Base + Uncapped Commission (Six-Figure Earnings Achievable) Company Introduction This…
Sales Representative - Huntsville, AL
Job Title: Sales Representative - Huntsville, AL Location: Huntsville, AL (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $65,000 Base + Uncapped Commission (Six-Figure Earnings Achievable) Company Introduction This…
Selling Branch Manager - Montgomery, AL
Job Title: Selling Branch Manager - Montgomery, AL Location: Montgomery, AL (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $80,000 Annually + Uncapped Commission (Six-Figure Earnings Achievable) Company Introduction This…
Controls Service Technician (Levels II - IV) - Ft. Worth, TX
Job Title: Controls Service Technician (Levels II - IV) - Ft. Worth, TX Location: DFW Metroplex, TX (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $28.00 - $52.00 Hourly Company Introduction This opportunity is with a…
Traveling Project Manager / Sr. PM - Mechanical - Texas
The Traveling Project Manager oversees mechanical construction projects, managing budgets, schedules, and safety while coordinating with superintendents and clients. The role requires frequent travel to project sites in Texas and expertise in HVAC and mechanical systems.