CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE RECRUITERS & HEADHUNTERS SINCE 1967
Top construction executive search firm since 1967
Verified shortlists of PMs, superintendents, and estimators in 7 to 10 days, for GCs, CMs, and specialty contractors nationwide.
Trusted by general contractors and specialty contractors in all 50 states. 300+ conversations with construction leaders every week.
WHY CONTRACTORS CHOOSE US
Construction executive recruitment for contractors nationwide
The Birmingham Group is a construction executive search firm that places senior construction leaders for the companies that build America. Since 1967, our construction executive recruiters and headhunters have filled Project Executive, PM, Superintendent, and Estimator seats for GCs, CMs, and specialty contractors coast to coast.
A wrong hire costs schedule, margin, and client trust every week a seat sits open. We close that gap in 7 to 10 days with a verified shortlist, not a job-board dump.
ROLES WE PLACE
Senior construction leadership
SECTORS WE RECRUIT
Deep benches in every construction market
2026 CONSTRUCTION SALARY SURVEY
Know what your next hire should cost
Current compensation ranges for 40+ construction leadership roles by region. Calibrate offers before you open a search.
WHAT CONTRACTORS SAY
Trusted by the companies that build America
“I have had the pleasure of working with The Birmingham Group for over 15 years. In that time, I have exclusively partnered with them to hire candidates for many different positions in our organization.”
“All of the candidates we have hired through The Birmingham Group have proven to exceed our expectations and helped us become very successful in the growth of our business.”
“Your candidate has been a great asset over the last 6 months. He will be integral to our growth moving forward and is definitely a long-term fit.”
FROM THE CONSTRUCTION BLOG
Latest insights
LEADERSHIP
Built and led by a construction recruiting specialist
Brian Binke
CEO
Brian has led The Birmingham Group since 1995, building on a firm founded in 1967. He has personally placed more than 1,200 construction managers and senior leaders, for companies ranging from $10 million builders to ENR Top 400 contractors.
Recognized as the number one revenue-producing recruiter across a network of 800-plus firms, Brian is a regular voice on construction hiring for the Wall Street Journal, Construction Dive, Rigzone, and CNBC. His approach is simple: great companies are built like championship teams, and you win with the best players.
FAQ
Construction hiring questions, answered
What is The Birmingham Group?
The Birmingham Group is a construction executive search firm that has recruited senior construction leaders since 1967. We place Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, and preconstruction and MEP leaders for general contractors, construction managers, and specialty contractors nationwide.
How long does it take to fill a construction leadership role?
We typically deliver a verified shortlist of construction leadership candidates in 7 to 10 days. Because we recruit only in construction and talk with 300+ construction leaders every week, we move faster than general recruiters and job boards.
What construction roles does The Birmingham Group recruit?
We recruit senior construction talent across commercial, healthcare, heavy civil, industrial, multifamily, military and federal, and specialty markets. That includes Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Preconstruction, Safety, MEP, and VDC/BIM leaders, plus VP and division roles.
How much do construction executives earn?
Construction leadership pay varies by role, market, and company size. We publish current ranges for 40+ construction leadership roles in our annual Construction Salary Survey, so hiring managers can calibrate offers before opening a search.
How is a construction executive recruiter different from a general recruiter?
A construction executive recruiter works only in construction, so they understand jobsite realities, project delivery, and the difference between candidates who interview well and those who perform. That focus lowers the risk of a wrong or delayed hire, which costs schedule, margin, and client trust.