Executive Search Consultant – Construction & Infrastructure

Title: Executive Search Consultant – Construction & Infrastructure (360 Desk)

Industry: Executive Search | Construction, Infrastructure & Energy

Location: Boston/Chicago is ideal, but open to Remote for top/senior billers

Compensation: $80,000–$100,000 base + uncapped commission (Up to 50%) + profit sharing

Benefits:

• Healthcare: Full Medical coverage with multiple options to choose from (Individual + Family)
• Insurance Coverage: Dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and supplemental insurance options
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match plus long-term profit-sharing eligibility
• Time Off & Flexibility: Paid parental leave, generous PTO, and flexible work environment for top performers
• Mental Health & Telehealth: Mental health, telemedicine, and behavioral health support platforms
• Wellness Programs: Wellness incentives including gym reimbursement and health reward programs
• Tax-Advantaged Benefits: FSA, dependent care, commuter, and parking reimbursement programs
• Additional Benefits: Pet insurance discounts and additional voluntary benefit offerings
• Technology & Infrastructure: Access to industry-leading recruiting technology, sourcing tools, and global infrastructure
• Compensation Structure: Monthly commission payouts upon candidate start date, not client payment collection

About the Opportunity

As a Rec-to-Rec partner, I’m representing a globally recognized specialist search firm that continues to experience strong year-over-year growth across the U.S., Europe, and APAC.

The organization has:

• 1,500+ employees globally
• Operations across 17+ countries
• 10,000+ placements completed
• 70+ industry awards earned

Their infrastructure and construction search division is actively expanding and seeking experienced full-desk (360) executive search professionals focused on construction and infrastructure markets.

Role Overview

• Run a full 360 desk across business development, recruiting, and account management
• Execute searches within construction, infrastructure, and engineering markets
• Recruit talent ranging from Project Managers and Superintendents through executive leadership
• Build long-term client and candidate relationships
• Partner with internal research and delivery resources to scale production
• Potential opportunity for leadership/player-coach responsibilities

Candidate Requirements

• 5–10+ years of executive search/direct hire recruiting experience with 2-3 most recent years in Construction, infrastructure, engineering, or technical recruiting
• Running a 360 desk (BD, Recruiting, Account Management). Candidates with Delivery/Recruiting only will not be a fit.
• Consistent annual production:

~$400K+ for emerging producers

~$500K+ for established recruiters

~$600K+ preferred for senior hires

Preferred Market Backgrounds

• Heavy Civil Construction
• Government Infrastructure
• Commercial Construction
• Engineering
• Transportation
• Utilities & Energy
• Renewable Infrastructure

Why This Opportunity

• Global platform with strong infrastructure and leadership
• Industry-leading recruiting and BD technology stack
• Monthly commission payouts when candidates start
• High-autonomy, high-performance culture
• Clear long-term leadership growth opportunities
• Flexibility for proven top producers