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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.

  • 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 essentials. We will follow up to understand the work, the team and the person who will make a difference.

No upfront fee. You pay only if you hire.

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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
Representative searches

Sample Positions Filled.

The kind of construction leadership we know how to find.

  • 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.

From the field, ready now

Available now in construction.

View all candidates

Every profile is presented without identifying details. Introductions are handled privately by our team.

How it works

A direct path to the right construction hire.

Construction recruitment is all we do. We are construction recruitment experts for GCs, developers, CMs and owners hiring field and office talent.

01

Tell us who you need

Share the position, location, and essential requirements. We will clarify the brief with you.

02

We headhunt construction talent

Our experts map the market and directly approach relevant professionals, including people not looking at job postings.

03

Meet a focused shortlist

We qualify experience and interest before presenting candidates with useful context for your decision.

Relocation and travel

Relocation Placements

Over the last few years we've filled more and more positions with candidates willing to relocate on their own, or with minimal initial relocation help from the client. We always fill with local candidates when possible. But relocation placements are a specialty of ours, and we know how to make them work for clients who are committed to filling the position.

Placement protection

12-month replacement guarantee

On standard (non-reduced) fee agreements, every placement comes with a 3-month free candidate replacement guarantee. From months 4 to 12, we'll still replace the candidate at half off. That's a full year of coverage. We've never needed to use the extended guarantee.

Extended coverage applies to eligible placements billed and paid at the full standard fee under the signed client recruiting agreement.

Three-Month Free Replacement

If a placement billed and paid at the full standard fee separates for a qualifying reason within the first three months, Construction Headhunters will conduct one replacement search for the same or substantially similar position at no additional professional recruiting fee.

Months Four Through Twelve: Half-Fee Replacement

If the hire separates during months four through twelve, the client receives one replacement at half the standard professional fee. Applies only to original placements billed and paid at the full standard fee.

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

What does the 12-month replacement guarantee include?

On standard (non-reduced) fee agreements, every placement comes with a 3-month free candidate replacement guarantee. From months 4 to 12, we'll still replace the candidate at half off. That's a full year of coverage. We've never needed to use the extended guarantee.

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