What Development Manager roles do you recruit?
We recruit Development Managers, senior development leaders and related project development professionals for owners and developers. Search scope reflects asset type, project phase and authority.
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Construction Development Manager Recruiters
Recruit Development Managers who coordinate real estate and construction projects from early planning through delivery.
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.
Construction HeadhuntersWe don't post jobs. 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 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 callFor 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.
The search brief
Development Managers connect project vision, feasibility, design and construction execution. We recruit professionals whose owner-side development experience and project judgment fit the assets, stakeholders and delivery responsibilities of the role.
A direct route to the right hire
How it works.
- 01
Tell us the role
Share the position, location and what the hire needs to own.
- 02
We send vetted candidates
We approach and qualify construction professionals before making introductions.
- 03
Pay only if you hire
A fee is due only for a qualifying placement under the recruiting agreement.
Our approach
Development leadership from concept to delivery
We recruit Development Managers for real estate developers, owners and construction organizations. We define the role's involvement in feasibility, approvals, design, budgeting, consultant selection, construction oversight and transition to operations.
Our approach
Coordination across disciplines and stakeholders
Candidate discussions explore land and project evaluation, design coordination, cost and schedule awareness, entitlements, owner reporting and contractor relationships. We distinguish development management from contractor project management and clarify decision authority.
Our approach
Direct outreach matched to assets
We use direct outreach and our construction and development network to reach professionals who may not be actively searching. We consider local candidates and candidates willing to travel 100% when projects require it, confirming asset scope and travel expectations before introductions.
The people behind the work
Roles we focus on.
- Development Manager
- Senior Development Manager
- Director of Development
- Real Estate Development Manager
- Development Project Manager
- VP of Development
Hiring examples
Examples of roles we recruit.
Use these sample roles to describe the title, project type and location you need.
- Development Manager, Commercial Real Estate
- Senior Development Manager, Multifamily
- Director of Development, Industrial Properties
- Real Estate Development Manager, Mixed-Use
- Development Project Manager, Healthcare Facilities
- VP of Development, Residential Construction
- Development Manager, Hospitality Properties
- Traveling Development Manager, Retail Construction
Continue exploring
Find the right connection.
Good questions
Frequently asked questions.
How do you assess development experience?
We discuss project feasibility, design and consultant coordination, approvals, budgets, schedule and construction oversight. The role's owner-side responsibilities guide evaluation.
How does a Development Manager differ from a Construction Manager?
Development Managers may coordinate a project across early planning and delivery, while Construction Managers focus on defined construction oversight or execution responsibilities. We clarify each employer's scope and reporting structure.
Do you recruit local and travel-ready development candidates?
Yes. We consider local professionals and candidates open to 100% travel when the role requires it. Project locations, stakeholder needs and travel expectations are discussed before outreach.
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 callFor 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.
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.
Tell us who you need
We talk through the job, the projects, location, pay and why someone good would want it.
We find and speak with candidates
We call people with the right experience, including many who are not applying for jobs.
You meet the strongest matches
You get a short list with notes on each person. We set up interviews and share feedback.
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.