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Construction CEO and President Recruiters

Recruit CEOs and Presidents for construction companies, with searches shaped around ownership, operating model, growth plans and the leadership team.

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

A CEO or President sets the direction of a construction company and is accountable for its people, clients and delivery. We recruit senior leaders for general contractors, developers and specialty construction businesses.

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

Enterprise leadership for construction

We recruit CEOs and Presidents for construction companies at different stages and scales of operation. Each brief is grounded in ownership expectations, the business model, project portfolio and the outcomes the next leader will own.

Our approach

Evaluate leadership in context

We discuss how candidates have led teams, worked with clients, overseen project delivery and shaped company operations. The search distinguishes an enterprise leader from a project-level executive and considers the reporting structure and decision authority.

Our approach

Local leadership and travel

Our network includes construction leaders in the markets we cover and candidates who will travel for the right role. We clarify location, travel expectations, ownership relationships and transition needs before an introduction.

The people behind the work

Roles we focus on.

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • President
  • Company President
  • Construction Company Owner
  • Managing Principal
  • Chief Operating Officer
Hiring examples

Examples of roles we recruit.

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

  • Chief Executive Officer, Ground-Up Commercial, Texas
  • President, Specialty Trades, Florida
  • Construction Company President, Heavy Civil, California
  • President, Industrial Construction, Ohio
  • Chief Executive Officer, Multifamily Construction, Georgia
  • President, Mechanical Contractor, Illinois
  • Construction President, Healthcare Projects, New York
  • Traveling President, Utility Construction, Arizona
Good questions

Frequently asked questions.

What construction organizations do you recruit CEOs and Presidents for?

We recruit executive leaders for general contractors, developers, construction managers and specialty construction businesses. The search reflects the ownership model, portfolio and leadership remit.

How do you evaluate a construction CEO or President?

We discuss the candidate's experience leading construction teams, clients, operations and project delivery. We also clarify the scope of authority and expectations for the next leader.

Do you recruit locally or nationally for executive roles?

We work with local candidates and with construction leaders nationwide who are willing to travel. Location and travel expectations are established with the employer before outreach.

Can you recruit a President for a specialty contractor?

Yes. We recruit leaders for specialty construction businesses as well as general contractors and developers. We learn the trade focus, customer base and operating structure of the company.

How much does a construction recruiter cost?

Search terms are set in the signed recruiting agreement. There is no professional recruiting fee for a standard contingency search unless we place a candidate you hire.

Will you contact candidates who are not actively job searching?

We use our construction leadership network and direct outreach to reach candidates who may not be applying to jobs. Conversations are handled with appropriate attention to the employer's search and candidate confidentiality.

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.