The construction labor market spotlight in early 2026 is on VinCons Construction Development and Investment Joint Stock Company (a Vingroup member) and its recruitment drive for the Van Village project in Da Nang. This campaign stands out for its unprecedented transparency in income and specific welfare commitments, a refreshing change from vague promises.
Vincons Construction Worker Recruitment Poster
VinCons offers a tiered income structure based on skills and positions. For instance, Foreman positions are categorized into two levels, earning between 32 to 41 million VND per month. Skilled workers are further divided: Group 2 (including exterior plasterers, drywall installers, and tilers) earn 19 to 33 million VND monthly, while Group 1 (reinforcement, formwork, concrete, masonry) earn 16 to 27 million VND. Even unskilled laborers receive a fixed salary of 14 million VND per month.
Beyond competitive salaries, VinCons addresses the needs of migrant workers with a comprehensive benefits package. They guarantee “No Wage Arrears” with bi-monthly payments, provide meal allowances of 3,000,000 VND/month, free dormitory accommodation with utilities, full social insurance (social, health, unemployment), and 24/7 accident insurance. Notably, their policy of “70% wage during downtime” is a bold move to ensure long-term workforce stability.
Source: Coteccons
Meanwhile, major contractors like Coteccons and Hoa Binh Construction Group are also ramping up recruitment to handle their substantial 2026 workloads. Coteccons boasts a record backlog of over 51.6 trillion VND (as of late 2025), while Hoa Binh has seen a strong recovery with a backlog exceeding 10 trillion VND.
Facing tight deadlines, these companies are actively seeking specialized technical personnel such as MEP Supervisors, HSE Officers, and international project staff.
Unlike VinCons, Coteccons and Hoa Binh focus their recruitment strategies on highlighting professional work environments, career advancement opportunities, and performance-based bonuses (e.g., Coteccons’ 6-month salary bonus last year) rather than disclosing fixed salaries.
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