Retained Executive Search

Senior leadership and critical project appointments in U.S. civil construction.

The cost of getting it wrong

Replacing a senior leader costs between 150–213% of their annual salary
Over 30% of U.S. construction executives reach retirement age by 2028
Project delays, team disruption, and lost institutional knowledge are not in that number

The cost of getting a senior search wrong has never been higher.

Why Retained Search

Retained search carries a 90% placement success rate versus 25% for contingency
Fully dedicated search — one firm, one focus, one outcome
A thorough vetting process that goes beyond the resume — track record, culture fit, longevity
Access to candidates who are not actively looking and would not respond to a job posting

These are the people who need a trusted conversation before they will consider a move.

Structural Engineering

Designing robust foundations and load-bearing frameworks for commercial and residential developments.

Project Management

Overseeing construction timelines, resource allocation, and site safety from groundbreaking to completion.

Sustainable Infrastructure

Integrating eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient designs into modern urban environments.

Sectors

Senior Project Managers

Experienced PMs capable of running large, complex civil programmes — managing owners, subcontractors, budgets, and schedules simultaneously.

Wet Utilities - Construction manager walking

Estimators

Senior and Chief Estimators in heavy civil, wet utilities, and infrastructure. Retained engagements only.

Who we work with

General contractors and civil construction businesses across the United States who understand that a structured search, done properly, costs less than the alternative.