Construction Executive Search · Since 1967
Construction Executive Recruiters Since 1967
The Birmingham Group is a construction executive search firm, and the most experienced construction recruitment firm in the country, with more than 55 years placing senior construction leaders for contractors across the United States.
Since 1967, our construction executive recruiters and construction headhunters have helped general contractors, construction managers, and specialty contractors place proven superintendents, project managers, estimators, project executives, and operations leaders nationwide. Compare current pay in the 2026 Construction Salary Survey, then submit your resume or start a search.
Who We Help
Hiring Managers
Calibrated shortlists in days, with verified project histories and zero fluff. Construction executive recruiters who know the difference between a $12M PM and a $120M PM.
Executives & Owners
Confidential replacements and leadership upgrades handled discreetly. Construction is a small world. We protect operations, reputation, and relationships through every search.
Candidates
Targeted introductions for PMs, supers, estimators, preconstruction, safety, and ops leaders through a nationwide construction recruiting network.
Roles We Place
We recruit field and executive leadership across nonresidential construction, from the field to the C-suite. Click any role to see 2026 salary benchmarks.
Senior PM / Project Director · $120K–$295K
Superintendent · $90K–$175K
Estimator · $72K–$186K
Project Executive
Preconstruction Manager
Safety Director
VDC / BIM Manager
Division VP
MEP / FP Superintendent
Salary ranges are base pay benchmarks from the 2026 Construction Salary Survey. Exclude bonus, per diem, and vehicle allowances.
Construction Sectors We Recruit
Commercial & Industrial Recruiting
Office, warehouse, manufacturing, and mission-critical data center projects requiring proven PM and superintendent talent.
Healthcare Construction Recruiting
Hospital, MOB, K-12, and higher ed projects demanding leaders with ICRA, OSHPD, and complex phasing experience.
Heavy Civil & Infrastructure
Highways, bridges, wastewater, and utility projects where field leadership directly controls schedule and cost outcomes.
Multifamily & Senior Living
Market-rate, affordable, and senior living builds requiring PMs and supers who understand volume scheduling and owner relationships.
Military & Federal Construction
DOD, NAVFAC, and federal agency programs requiring cleared, compliant leadership with government project delivery experience.
Specialty Contractors
Mechanical, electrical, concrete, and civil specialty subs hiring PMs, estimators, and ops leaders to scale project capacity.
Construction Executive Recruiting Services
- Executive & Contingent Search for construction leadership and field roles.
- Confidential Replacement with discreet, managed outreach.
- Market Mapping & Talent Pipelines to solve construction workforce gaps.
- Compensation Strategy using 2026 salary survey data.
Our Search Process
- Discovery of scope, culture, and success metrics.
- Outreach to passive construction leadership talent via our proprietary network.
- Shortlist in Days with verified project evidence.
- Interview Orchestration and structured scorecards.
- Offer & Close with salary intel and counter-offer mitigation.
By the Numbers
Since 1967
Construction-only executive recruiting. Exclusively. Always.
300+ Weekly
Conversations with construction professionals across the US.
7–10 Days
Typical time to a qualified, verified shortlist of 3–5 candidates.
Ready to Build Your Dream Team?
Speak with our construction executive recruiters about your next search, or explore construction jobs nationwide.
Construction Executive Recruiter FAQs
What does a construction executive recruiter do?
Construction executive recruiters identify, vet, and present senior construction leaders, PMs, Superintendents, Estimators, Project Executives, and VP-level operators, to general contractors and specialty contractors. Unlike general staffing agencies, TBG works exclusively in construction, so every search is handled by recruiters who understand project scope, trade sequencing, and what separates a $20M super from a $200M super. See our construction recruiting services.
How long has The Birmingham Group been in construction recruiting?
Since 1967. TBG is one of the longest-tenured construction executive search firms in the United States, and we have never recruited outside the construction industry. That focus means a deeper network, faster turnaround, and better fit.
What construction roles do you recruit for?
We fill Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Preconstruction Managers, Safety Directors, VDC/BIM Managers, Project Executives, and VP/Division Leader roles for GCs, CMs, and specialty contractors nationwide.
How quickly do you deliver candidates?
Most searches produce 3–5 qualified, verified candidates within 7–10 business days. An open seat costs more than our fee every week it goes unfilled, so we move fast without cutting corners on vetting.
How do I get started as a hiring manager or candidate?
Hiring managers can request a consultation or download the 2026 Construction Salary Survey to benchmark compensation before the search. Candidates can submit a resume and we will reach out if there is a match in our active searches.
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