80,000+ HVAC positions unfilled

Stop paying $50K per hire. Start building a talent pipeline.

DraftBench is an AI-powered recruitment platform built exclusively for HVAC manufacturers. Get matched candidates continuously for a flat monthly fee, not 30% of every salary.

30-35% What recruiters charge per hire
42,500 Annual HVAC job openings
~10% Contingency search completion rate

HVAC recruitment is stuck in the 1990s

$45K+

Per placement fee

Traditional executive search charges 30-35% of first-year salary. For a $150K engineering manager, that's $45K-$52K for a single hire.

90 days

Average search time

Retained search firms take months to deliver candidates. Meanwhile, your projects stall and competitors poach the talent you need.

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HVAC-specific AI tools

Generic platforms like LinkedIn don't understand chiller systems, refrigerant certifications, or BAS controls. You need industry-native matching.

Three steps. Continuous pipeline.

1

Define the role

Describe the position, required certifications, experience level, and location. Our system understands HVAC terminology natively.

2

AI sources and matches

DraftBench scans across platforms to identify, score, and rank candidates based on technical fit, culture alignment, and availability.

3

Review and hire

Get matched profiles delivered to your dashboard. Reach out directly or let DraftBench handle initial outreach on your behalf.

The math is simple

Method Cost per hire Speed
Retained Search $45,000 - $52,000+ 60-120 days
Contingency Search $30,000 - $37,500 30-90 days
LinkedIn Recruiter $835/mo + your time DIY
DraftBench Flat monthly subscription Continuous

We speak your language

DraftBench was built by people in the HVAC manufacturing industry, not generic tech recruiters. We understand the difference between a chiller technician and a controls engineer, between an OEM manufacturer and a mechanical contractor.

That means better matches, faster fills, and candidates who actually understand your business.

  • Controls Specialist
  • Application Engineer
  • Service Manager
  • BAS Integrator
  • Regional Sales Manager
  • HVAC Project Manager
  • Commissioning Expert
  • Energy Engineer
  • Operations Director
  • MEP Designer

The HVAC industry deserves better than a 30% finder's fee.

Every manufacturer is fighting for the same shrinking talent pool. The companies that build a systematic, always-on recruitment pipeline will win. DraftBench is that pipeline.