AI Candidate Screening for Construction
Construction companies hire for projects: a team is needed on a precise date, on a specific site, often at short notice. Recruiters and site managers spend evenings calling candidates between two sites. Passisto Hire gives every applicant a structured voice interview from their phone and gives recruiters a clear report for each candidate.
The challenges
Project deadlines
A new site or a contract win means filling many positions within weeks, and each week of delay moves the whole schedule.
Candidates who are not at a desk
Site workers apply from their phone and are hard to reach during working hours, so first calls get missed and candidates drift away.
Experience that a CV hides
Trades, tickets and site experience are described in very different ways, and the real level is only clear in conversation.
Safety attitude and mobility
Respect for site rules, teamwork and the ability to travel or work away from home matter, and they are rarely visible in an application.
How it works
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Define the trade and the interview
Start from the position: mason, electrician, crane operator, site foreman or estimator. The template covers experience, the type of sites, safety attitude and mobility.
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Candidates answer from their phone
Each applicant opens a secure link in the browser, in the evening or on a weekend, and speaks with the AI agent. Nothing to install.
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Recruiters get a comparable report
Each interview produces a report with scores and key answers, so the recruiter can compare candidates for the same trade at a glance.
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People decide
Site managers and HR choose who to meet and check certifications, permits and references themselves. The AI never decides.
Examples of questions the AI agent asks
- Which trade are you, and what kinds of sites have you worked on recently?
- Describe a task you did from start to finish on your last site, and what you were responsible for.
- Tell me about a time you saw an unsafe situation on site. What did you do?
- Are you able to work away from home or travel between sites? On what terms?
- How do you work with other trades when your work depends on theirs?
What you get
Short calendars, shorter screening
Interviews run in parallel before the start date, so the project team is complete in time.
Candidates are reached where they are
A phone and a browser are enough, with no travel to an office and no missed calls during work.
A clearer view of experience
Candidates explain what they actually did on site, which gives recruiters more than a list of job titles.
Same questions for every site
Teams working on different projects use the same structured process, so selection stays consistent as the company grows.
Frequently asked questions
Can candidates take the interview from a worksite?
Yes. They open their secure link in a phone or computer browser, in a quiet place, and speak with the AI agent. Nothing needs to be installed.
Does the AI check certifications or permits?
No. The interview explores experience and attitude. Your team verifies certifications, permits and references in its usual way.
Who decides who is hired?
People do. Recruiters and site managers review the reports and decide who to meet and who to hire.
See how it works for your team
Tell us about your context: we will show you the conversations, reports and follow-up that fit it.