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Executive Search

We provide executive search and recruiting services for contractors, real estate developers and related organizations nationwide.

500+ searches completed since 2005 for executive leadership, operations, project management, preconstruction, estimating and other specialized positions.

Direct recruiting. High caliber talent. Confidential.

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Search Services

Hiring requirements vary based on the position, market, confidentiality, urgency and number of hires required. Vitality offers several search structures to accommodate those differences.

Executive search

Executive search engagements are designed for senior leadership positions where the scope of the role, leadership experience, organizational alignment and confidentiality require a more comprehensive search process.

Typical searches include

  • CEO
  • President
  • COO
  • CFO
  • EVP
  • SVP
  • Vice President
  • Regional President
  • Division President
  • Functional Leadership

Our team develops the position and candidate profile, conducts market research, identifies relevant executives, directly approaches prospective candidates and evaluates experience, accomplishments, leadership background, career history and interest.

Executive searches may be conducted confidentially when required.

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Professional search

Professional search supports individual hiring needs across management, operations, project delivery and specialized functions.

Typical positions include

  • Project Executive
  • Project Manager
  • Project Engineer
  • Superintendent
  • Preconstruction Manager
  • Estimator
  • MEP
  • VDC/BIM
  • Safety/EHS
  • Business Development
  • Finance
  • Human Resources

Rather than limiting a search to individuals actively applying for positions, our recruiters directly identify and contact professionals whose experience aligns with the requirements of the position. This provides clients access to both active and passive candidates within the market.

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Retained search

Retained search provides dedicated recruiting resources for positions requiring a defined and comprehensive search of the market. The engagement begins by establishing the requirements of the position, organizational context, relevant experience, target companies and candidate profile.

Vitality then conducts market research, candidate identification, direct outreach, qualification and evaluation before presenting candidates for client consideration.

  • Executive and leadership positions
  • Confidential searches
  • Difficult-to-identify skill sets
  • Positions with significant organizational impact
  • Searches requiring comprehensive market coverage

Multiple-hire & volume recruiting

Vitality also supports clients hiring multiple professionals across a business unit, region, project or geographic market. These engagements can include multiple positions, levels and locations and may be structured with preferred pricing based on hiring volume.

  • New office or regional expansion
  • Multiple project hires
  • Business unit growth
  • Recurring hiring requirements
  • Expansion into new geographic markets

The search strategy, recruiting resources and fee structure are established based on the anticipated hiring requirements.

Who We Help You Hire

Executive & enterprise leadership

CEO, President, COO, CFO, Division Presidents, Regional Executives and other senior leaders responsible for strategy, growth, operations and organizational performance.

Business development & market leadership

Professionals who build client relationships, expand market presence, develop new sectors and geographies, and drive sustainable revenue growth.

Corporate & functional leadership

Finance, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Safety, Scheduling, Marketing, Technology, VDC/BIM and other critical functions that support and scale the enterprise.

Operations & project leadership

The leaders responsible for delivering the work, from enterprise and regional operations through project executives, project management and field leadership.

Preconstruction & estimating

Leadership and technical talent across preconstruction, estimating, planning, procurement and related functions that drive successful project pursuit and execution.

Specialized & technical talent

High-demand expertise across MEP, self-perform, modular, mass timber, sustainability and other specialized construction and development markets.

Flexible Search
& Fee Structures

Vitality offers several engagement and payment structures based on the position and scope of the search. Options include retained executive search, professional search, multiple-hire arrangements and volume-based pricing.

Flexible payment structures are also available for qualifying searches, providing clients with options to manage search costs over time.

We work collaboratively with each client to establish an approach that aligns with the search, hiring objectives and desired outcome.

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Our Search Process

The objective is straightforward: identify the strongest available talent, provide the information needed to make an informed hiring decision, and manage the process through a successful hire.

  1. 01

    Initial client interview

    Understand your company, culture, and ideal hire requirements.

  2. 02

    Refine search criteria

    Define the perfect candidate’s skills, experience, and traits.

  3. 03

    Research & preparation

    Develop strategy and materials to attract top talent.

  4. 04

    Candidate outreach

    Engage qualified professionals through personalized connections.

  5. 05

    Evaluation & references

    Assess skills, verify background, and confirm fit.

  6. 06

    Shortlist presentation

    Deliver top candidates with comprehensive profiles.

  7. 07

    Interview & offer support

    Coordinate interviews, advise on offers, and negotiate smoothly.

  8. 08

    Transition & follow-up

    Ensure a seamless start and ongoing relationship success.

Candidate Evaluation

Candidate evaluation extends beyond matching a résumé to a job description. Depending on the position, our evaluation may include:

Candidates are presented only after our recruiting team has spoken with them and established their interest in discussing the opportunity. Candidate information is not submitted to a client without the candidate’s knowledge and permission.

Search Guarantees

Our search agreements include defined replacement and fee protections based on the engagement structure.

Experience & Results

After three decades in this industry, we know the companies, we know the people, and we know what separates a good hire from the right hire.

How Can We Help?

Our work begins with a conversation, not a commitment. If you’re thinking about a hire and want an experienced, objective perspective, we’re always open to sharing insight and helping you assess next steps.

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“Vitality is our Search Partner of choice. They are the highest quality provider of passive talent we leverage when hiring the right person for a specific market sector or client is absolutely necessary. We grow our own talent from within as well, however there are those times when we need to make an experienced hire and there is no other firm equipped to deliver and not sell us. They are a great fit for us and a great Partner.”

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