A construction project manager recruiter who only knows recruiting is only half useful. You need someone who understands what separates a PM who can own a $60M healthcare job from one who can manage the paperwork but loses the owner the moment things go sideways. The Birmingham Group has placed construction Project Managers for general contractors and construction managers exclusively since 1967.
Project Manager is one of the hardest roles to hire correctly. The title covers an enormous range, from a junior PM tracking submittals and RFIs to a senior PM running $120M projects with a full team reporting to them. A search that does not account for that scope gap sends you the wrong person, and you find out six months too late. We scope every search precisely and recruit to that scope.
PM Roles We Place
TBG places Project Managers at every level across commercial, healthcare, multi-family, heavy civil, industrial, and federal construction.
- Senior Project Manager
- Project Manager
- Assistant Project Manager
- Project Director
- Senior Project Engineer (experienced level)
We work with GCs and CMs of all sizes, from regional firms building their first dedicated PM bench to national contractors filling gaps in key markets and specific project types.
What Makes a High-Performing Construction Project Manager
The best PMs do not just execute, they prevent. They are running submittals, tracking RFIs, managing buyout, coordinating subs, and flagging issues before they become change orders. They also own the owner relationship. A PM who cannot communicate confidently in an owner meeting is a liability regardless of how clean their schedule is.
At the senior level, we look for PMs who build teams, coaching APMs and PEs, managing multiple projects at once, and stepping in when the Superintendent needs backup on the office side. That combination of field awareness and project controls discipline is rare. When you find it, you pay for it and you keep it.
Our Construction Project Manager Recruiting Process
TBG runs targeted searches, not passive postings. When you engage us for a PM search, we brief deeply on the project type, contract value, software environment, team structure, and the specific problems the last PM did not solve. That context lets us screen accurately rather than sending you resumes that look right on paper but miss what matters on the job.
We typically deliver a screened short list within two to three weeks for Project Manager searches. Senior PM and Project Director searches run three to four weeks. We stay engaged through the offer, the counter-offer, and the first 90 days of the hire, because the work does not end when the offer is accepted.
Why GCs and CMs Choose TBG for PM Recruiting
We have placed construction Project Managers at hundreds of GCs and CMs across every major U.S. market since 1967. Construction is the only sector we work in. Our recruiters know what a $80M commercial PM looks like versus a $80M healthcare PM, and why they are not interchangeable even when the number looks the same.
We recruit across commercial construction, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Every search is run by a recruiter with deep construction context, not a generalist who added construction to their practice last year.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Construction Project Manager Recruiter
How long does it take to find a construction project manager?
TBG typically delivers a screened short list for Project Manager searches within two to three weeks. Senior PM and Project Director searches may run three to four weeks. Speed depends on how specific the project type, sector, and experience requirements are, and how competitive the compensation is relative to the market.
What is the difference between a Project Manager and a Senior Project Manager in construction?
A PM typically owns one project at a time and reports to a PX or senior PM. A Senior PM often runs multiple projects simultaneously, may have APMs and PEs reporting to them, and takes more direct accountability for client relationships and project P&L. Compensation typically reflects a $20,000 to $40,000 difference in base salary, with Senior PMs ranging from $130,000 to $180,000 depending on market and sector.
Do you recruit construction project managers across the country?
Yes. TBG places PMs in every major U.S. construction market, Texas, California, Florida, the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Pacific Northwest. We also recruit candidates open to relocation, which expands your candidate pool considerably for hard-to-fill markets or specialized project types.
What software do you screen for in construction project managers?
We screen for the tools your firm uses, Procore, CMiC, Sage 300, Viewpoint, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and others where relevant. Software proficiency is a screening factor but rarely a hard disqualifier on its own. A strong PM who has not used your specific platform yet can typically get up to speed within 60 days. We flag it either way and let you decide.
Can TBG help if we need to hire multiple project managers at once?
Yes. We regularly work with GCs and CMs building out full PM benches, not just filling a single seat. If you have multiple openings across markets or project types, we can run concurrent searches or stage them based on your hiring timeline and priority. Contact us to discuss a retained or volume search arrangement.