About The Birmingham Group
Construction executive recruiters since 1967.
The Birmingham Group helps contractors and owners build stronger construction leadership teams. We specialize in construction executive search and connect ENR-caliber contractors with proven Superintendents, Project Executives, Estimators, Project Managers, and senior operations leaders nationwide.
Construction Executive Recruiters Since 1967
Need Proven Construction Leaders?
Talk with The Birmingham Group about your next Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, Project Executive, or senior operations leader.
Our Story
For more than five decades, The Birmingham Group has been a trusted name in construction recruiting. What began as a regional practice has grown into a national search firm focused on construction leadership, management, and field execution.
Our recruiters speak with construction professionals every week. That gives our clients clear guidance on hiring pressure, compensation, candidate availability, and role expectations. It also gives candidates a better view of where their experience fits in the market.
Meet the team on our Our Team page and explore current construction hiring insights in the Media Hub.
Who We Work With
- General Contractors and Subcontractors in commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and multifamily construction
- Developers and Owners hiring leaders to deliver complex multimillion-dollar programs
- Construction Professionals advancing into leadership roles from Superintendent to Senior Project Executive
Hiring managers can start a search for hard-to-fill construction leadership roles. Candidates can submit a resume for confidential career opportunities.
Why Construction Companies Choose Us
- Construction focus: We recruit for contractors, owners, and construction leadership teams.
- Market access: We speak with experienced Superintendents, Project Managers, Estimators, and executives across the United States.
- Role clarity: We help clients define the right seat before the search begins.
- Confidential outreach: We reach passive construction leaders who are not always active on job boards.
- Long-term fit: We look beyond resumes and match leadership style, project background, and company culture.
Hiring compensation is changing across many construction markets. Benchmark current pay with our Construction Salary Survey and review role-specific ranges like Project Manager salaries, Estimator salaries, and Superintendent pay.
Our Impact in Construction Recruiting
- Since 1967: Dedicated construction recruiting experience across multiple market cycles
- National reach: Access to construction leaders across major U.S. markets
- Leadership roles: Searches for Superintendents, Project Managers, Estimators, Project Executives, and operations leaders
- Construction-first process: Recruiting built around project risk, field leadership, delivery pressure, and long-term fit
How We Work
We start by learning the role, the project environment, the reporting structure, and the company culture. Then we identify construction leaders whose experience matches the real work, not just the job title.
That matters. A Superintendent for a healthcare renovation is not the same as a Superintendent for ground-up industrial work. A Project Executive leading complex programs needs a different background than a Project Manager stepping into a larger role for the first time. The search has to match the pressure of the seat.
Our process helps companies make stronger hires and helps construction professionals make better career decisions. That is how we build dream teams.
Hiring Critical Construction Talent
Fill the Seat Before It Slows the Job
Hard-to-fill construction leadership roles rarely wait for the right applicant. We help you reach proven leaders already working in the market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you handle retained or contingency searches?
Yes. The right model depends on the role, timeline, urgency, and level of confidentiality needed. Speak with a recruiter to discuss the best search path.
Which construction roles do you recruit most often?
We commonly recruit Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Preconstruction leaders, Operations Managers, and senior construction executives.
Do you work with construction companies nationwide?
Yes. We work across the United States with contractors, owners, developers, and construction leadership teams in commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, multifamily, infrastructure, and related markets.
Do you work with confidential candidates?
Yes. Construction professionals can submit a resume confidentially through our candidate page. Our team reviews background, goals, location, and role fit before discussing possible opportunities.
Where can hiring managers find construction compensation data?
Hiring managers can download the Construction Salary Survey for current pay ranges and market guidance. You can also review role-specific hiring insights in our Construction Blog.
Ready to Build Your Team or Your Career?
Whether you need to fill a critical construction leadership role or explore your next career move, The Birmingham Group can help you take the next step with confidence.
Construction Executive Recruiters Since 1967
Build Your Next Construction Leadership Team
Talk with The Birmingham Group about your next Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, Project Executive, or operations leadership search.