Which employers hire a Director of Construction?
We recruit Directors for general contractors, developers, owners and construction managers. The search is shaped around the employer's role in project delivery.
On standard fee agreements.
Direct-search construction recruiting
Director of Construction Recruiters
Find a Director of Construction for project portfolios, owner teams and contractors, with experience matched to the role's authority and scope.
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.
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 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.
The search brief
A Director of Construction may guide a project portfolio, a construction department or delivery on behalf of an owner. We recruit Directors whose project and team experience fits the employer's structure.
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
Leadership matched to the organization
We recruit Directors of Construction for contractors, developers and owners with active building or infrastructure programs. We define whether the leader manages project teams, represents an owner or oversees construction operations.
Our approach
Review portfolio and delivery experience
We discuss the candidate's project mix, team size, authority and relationships with design and construction partners. The search distinguishes portfolio leadership from a single-project Project Executive assignment.
Our approach
Local and traveling leadership searches
Our network includes construction Directors in the markets we cover and professionals willing to travel. We align candidate location and site presence with the employer's geographic responsibilities.
The people behind the work
Roles we focus on.
- Director of Construction
- Director of Project Delivery
- Construction Director
- Director of Capital Projects
- Regional Construction Director
- Owner's Construction Director
Representative searches
Sample Positions Filled.
The kind of construction leadership we know how to find.
- Director of Construction, Commercial Interiors, New York
- Construction Director, Healthcare, Texas
- Director of Capital Projects, Water and Wastewater, Florida
- Regional Construction Director, Industrial, Ohio
- Director of Project Delivery, Multifamily, California
- Owner's Construction Director, Education, Virginia
- Director of Construction, Specialty Trades, Illinois
- Traveling Director of Construction, Retail Rollouts, Georgia
Continue exploring
Find the right connection.
Good questions
Frequently asked questions.
How does a Director of Construction differ from a Project Executive?
A Director may oversee a department or portfolio, while a Project Executive may lead a project or project group. We clarify authority and scope for each opening.
What experience matters for this role?
Relevant experience depends on the projects, team and reporting structure. We discuss delivery responsibility, portfolio exposure and leadership expectations with the employer.
Do you recruit Directors willing to travel?
Yes. We consider local candidates and construction leaders willing to travel across a project portfolio. The expected site and office presence is confirmed before outreach.
How much does construction recruiting cost?
Search fees and terms are governed by the signed recruiting agreement. No professional fee is due for a standard contingency search unless we place a candidate you hire.
Can you recruit for owner-side construction leadership?
Yes. We recruit for developers and owners as well as contractors and construction managers. We establish whether the Director represents the owner or leads contractor delivery.
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.
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.
Tell us who you need
Share the position, location, and essential requirements. We will clarify the brief with you.
We headhunt construction talent
Our experts map the market and directly approach relevant professionals, including people not looking at job postings.
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.