Sherpa Will Recruit 300 Construction Workers in 2027
Construction firms partnering on EXPO 2027 projects are looking to source specialized talent from Uzbekistan.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Job Fairs
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Sherpa d.o.o. plans to recruit more than 300 specialists from Uzbekistan in 2027 to support labor needs for EXPO 2027 projects. The initiative will focus on construction and related occupations.
Why it matters
The partnership highlights the growing reliance on international talent pipelines to meet labor requirements for large-scale infrastructure and event-driven construction contracts. Accessing pre-trained, specialized labor can significantly reduce ramp-up times for complex projects.
The firm aims to hire over 300 specialists in 2027, with final candidate selection set to occur in Uzbekistan. The total project-related budget or labor quota beyond this figure remains unknown.
The players
Sherpa d.o.o.
A Serbian firm coordinating international labor recruitment for large-scale infrastructure and construction projects.
Muhsinkhuja Abdurakhmonov
An official involved in facilitating the cross-border recruitment discussions between Serbia and Uzbekistan.
Damir Lunich
A representative engaged in the strategic planning of international labor supply for construction initiatives.
The details
The recruitment process will be managed through a partnership between Sherpa d.o.o. and contractors working on EXPO 2027 sites. Operations will involve identifying in-demand trades, defining specific working conditions, and conducting professional training for selected candidates before deployment.
Timeline
2027: Planned recruitment of over 300 specialists by Sherpa d.o.o.
Market Landscape
This recruitment drive aligns with the infrastructure demands set by the EXPO 2027 construction program. It follows a common industry trend where major project timelines necessitate international labor sourcing to meet strict delivery deadlines.
Operators managing large construction projects should evaluate if their current local labor market can sustain 2027 project timelines. Consider whether cross-border training partnerships could serve as a viable model for maintaining operational continuity.
The takeaway
Securing talent for long-term project cycles requires early-stage collaboration between recruiters and regional authorities. Monitor your labor pipeline and consider formalizing training programs to bridge skill gaps before the peak of your project delivery schedule.
Further reading
For more on how companies manage large-scale hiring, visit the Job Fairs section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by UzDaily.
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