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Construction Architect and Designer Recruiters

Recruit architects and designers who connect project design, construction documents, multidisciplinary coordination and field questions.

We won't waste your time with candidates that don't make sense. We don't cut corners, and we don't rely on job postings. We headhunt.

For employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.

  • Elite construction recruiters
  • No fee unless you hire
  • Local and 100% travel candidates
  • GCs, developers and construction managers

Start the search

Tell us who you need.

Share the basics. We will call to talk through the job.

No finished job description needed. Ivan or a senior teammate will help you work through the details.

Prefer a conversation? Book a 15-minute employer call

For employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.

Or call 954-758-9593.

For a standard contingency search, there is no upfront recruiting fee. You pay only if you hire under the signed agreement.

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The search brief

Architecture and design roles connect the owner's goals, consultant information and the construction documents used by project teams. We recruit architects and designers with experience aligned to the work and level of responsibility.

A direct route to the right hire

How it works.

  1. 01

    Tell us the role

    Share the position, location and what the hire needs to own.

  2. 02

    We send vetted candidates

    We approach and qualify construction professionals before making introductions.

  3. 03

    Pay only if you hire

    A fee is due only for a qualifying placement under the recruiting agreement.

Our approach

Design experience grounded in delivery

We recruit architects, designers and project design professionals for building and construction settings. We clarify whether the role focuses on concept development, documentation, coordination, construction administration or project delivery.

Our approach

Coordinate design with construction

Candidate discussions cover drawing quality, consultant coordination, revisions, constructability and responses to field questions. We learn the project type, team structure and interfaces the person will manage.

Our approach

Credentials and scope of practice

Registration requirements vary by jurisdiction and role, and some design positions do not require professional licensure. We confirm the employer's expectations and evaluate relevant project experience accordingly.

Our approach

Local and traveling design professionals

Our network includes local architects and designers as well as professionals willing to travel 100% for project work. We discuss office, site and coordination responsibilities before moving forward.

The people behind the work

Roles we focus on.

  • Project Architect
  • Construction Architect
  • Architectural Designer
  • Design Manager
  • Project Designer
  • Construction Administration Architect
Hiring examples

Examples of roles we recruit.

Use these sample roles to describe the title, project type and location you need.

  • Project Architect, commercial tower, Miami, Florida
  • Architectural Designer, healthcare project, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Design Manager, multifamily construction, Austin, Texas
  • Project Designer, education facility, Columbus, Ohio
  • Construction Architect, hospitality work, Orlando, Florida
  • Traveling Design Coordinator, retail rollout, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Architectural Project Manager, tenant improvement, New York, New York
  • Construction Administration Architect, hospital project, Phoenix, Arizona
Good questions

Frequently asked questions.

Which architecture and design roles do you recruit?

We recruit project architects, designers, design managers and construction administration professionals. We define the balance of design, documentation and delivery responsibility for each search.

How do you evaluate architect candidates?

We discuss project types, documentation, consultant coordination and experience supporting construction teams. Licensure is assessed when it is required for the role.

Are architecture licenses required for every designer role?

No, requirements vary by position, jurisdiction and scope of practice. We confirm the employer's criteria before candidate outreach.

Can architects or designers travel for projects?

Yes, we consider local professionals and candidates willing to travel 100% for work. The position's office, site and travel expectations are made clear.

What construction projects do you recruit designers for?

Our searches can involve commercial, healthcare, education, residential, hospitality and other building projects. Candidate experience is matched with the facility and team.

When is a recruiting fee due?

No professional recruiting fee is due unless we place a candidate the employer hires. Terms are defined in the signed recruiting agreement.

Start a conversation

Tell us about the position you cannot afford to leave open.

We won't waste your time with candidates that don't make sense. We don't cut corners, and we don't rely on job postings. We headhunt.

Book a 15-minute employer call

For employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.

Public candidate profiles

Available now in construction.

View all candidates

Every profile is presented without identifying details. We confirm current interest and fit before arranging a private introduction.

How it works

How we fill your job.

Four steps, run by Ivan or a senior teammate.

01

Tell us who you need

We talk through the job, the projects, location, pay and why someone good would want it.

02

We find and speak with candidates

We call people with the right experience, including many who are not applying for jobs.

03

You meet the strongest matches

You get a short list with notes on each person. We set up interviews and share feedback.

04

We help you complete the hire

We help with the offer, counteroffers, notice and start date.

Relocation and travel

Location is part of the search.

We look locally first and discuss whether relocation or travel makes sense. A traveling superintendent's rotation, a PM's family move and a local commute are different decisions. We cover relocation help, per diem and timing before you meet anyone, not at the offer.

Placement protection

Candidate replacement guarantee

How long is the candidate replacement guarantee?

We offer a candidate replacement guarantee on standard search agreements. The applicable period and exact terms are set out in the signed client recruiting agreement.

Eligibility, exclusions, notification requirements, payment requirements, and replacement terms are governed by the signed client recruiting agreement.