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Construction Manager and Owner Representative Recruiters

Find construction managers and owner representatives for project oversight, consultant coordination, cost visibility and delivery support.

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

Construction managers and owner representatives coordinate project interests without assuming the same responsibilities as a general contractor. We recruit people whose project oversight, communication and delivery experience fits the owner's role.

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

Represent the project owner's interests

We recruit construction managers and owner representatives who coordinate owners, design teams, contractors and project stakeholders. We learn the authority, reporting structure and phase of work the new hire will support.

Our approach

Project oversight and coordination

Search criteria can include schedule and cost awareness, risk communication, document review, site coordination and progress reporting. We distinguish advisory or owner-side work from direct contractor project execution.

Our approach

Background matched to the project

Candidate experience may span commercial buildings, healthcare, housing, infrastructure, industrial work or public facilities. We discuss project delivery methods and the scale of responsibility relevant to the opening.

Our approach

Local and traveling candidates

We reach local construction managers as well as candidates willing to travel 100% to represent a project. We confirm site presence, reporting expectations and travel logistics before presenting a candidate.

The people behind the work

Roles we focus on.

  • Construction Manager
  • Owner Representative
  • Owner's Project Manager
  • Senior Construction Manager
  • Project Executive
  • Capital Projects Manager
Representative searches

Sample Positions Filled.

The kind of construction leadership we know how to find.

  • Construction Manager, hospital project, Tampa, Florida
  • Owner Representative, commercial development, Austin, Texas
  • Senior Construction Manager, healthcare facilities, Los Angeles, California
  • Owner's Project Manager, multifamily construction, Orlando, Florida
  • Construction Manager, industrial facility, Detroit, Michigan
  • Traveling Owner Representative, retail rollout, Phoenix, Arizona
  • Capital Projects Manager, education construction, Columbus, Ohio
  • Construction Manager, water infrastructure, Denver, Colorado
Good questions

Frequently asked questions.

How is an owner representative different from a general contractor?

An owner representative supports the owner's project interests and coordinates with the delivery team. The authority and responsibilities vary by project, so we define the assignment before searching.

What do you evaluate in construction manager candidates?

We discuss project oversight, stakeholder coordination, reporting and experience with the relevant delivery model. We also clarify whether the position is owner-side, advisory or contractor-side.

Which project types do you recruit for?

Searches may support building, housing, industrial, institutional or infrastructure projects. Candidate experience is matched to the scope and phase of the owner's work.

Do you recruit traveling owner representatives?

Yes, we consider local candidates and people willing to travel 100% for project assignments. We confirm site coverage and travel expectations during the search.

Who hires construction managers and owner representatives?

Our clients include developers, property owners, construction managers and general contractors. We shape the search around the reporting relationship and project delivery structure.

When is a recruiting fee due?

No professional recruiting fee is due unless we place a candidate the employer hires. The signed recruiting agreement defines the fee and search terms.

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.