Executive Search for Project Management Leadership
USA
Permanent, leadership
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1 Executive-Level hire in 4 weeks from brief to completion
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Further placements across the business
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Month relationship that has culminated in an exclusive recruitment partnership
The company
With a strong track record spanning over two decades, this prominent New York general contractor has established itself as a leading provider of interior build-outs in Manhattan, forging strong relationships with clients, partners, and the community.
The company has served a diverse clientele across ten commercial industries. Notably, it has cultivated high-profile partnerships with five of the top ten Fortune 500 financial companies and all of the top five global technology firms.
Its integrated team of architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, and cost managers has been instrumental in delivering innovative and efficient solutions.
The challenge
The business was grappling with a critical operational bottleneck that was impeding its growth. The company’s founders, deeply immersed in the intricacies of project delivery, were stretched thin, limiting their ability to focus on strategic initiatives and business development. This overreliance on the founders hindered the company’s ability to scale and posed a risk to its long-term sustainability.
To address this pressing issue, the organization identified the need for a seasoned Project Management Executive to assume a leadership role. This individual would oversee project management operations, freeing up the founders to concentrate on strategic planning, business development, and cultivating a strong leadership team. By injecting fresh leadership into the project management function, the business aimed to enhance operational efficiency, improve project delivery, and build a solid foundation for future growth.
Unfortunately, previous recruitment efforts for this critical position had been unsuccessful. Recognizing the urgency of the situation and the complexity of the role, the team sought external expertise in Capstone Americas to identify and attract top-tier talent.
The role
The company sought a high-caliber Project Executive or VP-level Project Management professional to assume a pivotal leadership role within the organization. This individual would be responsible for overseeing and optimizing project delivery, mentoring and developing the project management team, and ultimately freeing up the owners to focus on strategic growth.
The service
Capstone Americas embarked on a rigorous search to identify the ideal candidate for the business. To pinpoint potential candidates, a comprehensive four-week market mapping exercise was conducted within the New York general contracting sector.
This involved a deep dive into the market, identifying key players, and understanding the available talent. Capstone built a robust pipeline of potential candidates by leveraging industry networks, professional associations, and advanced search technologies.
Through a meticulous search process, Capstone presented a shortlist of eight highly qualified individuals. Each candidate was carefully evaluated against the client’s specific requirements, ensuring they possessed the necessary skills, experience, and cultural fit. Throughout the process, the team were on-hand to support both the client and candidates, providing timely feedback and coordinating interview schedules efficiently.
The result
The placement exceeded the organization’s expectations in every aspect. The client was so impressed with the quality of candidates that were presented that they considered hiring two individuals instead of one.
This successful partnership transformed our clients’ perceptions of executive search firms, and Capstone’s dedication to delivering exceptional service has solidified its position as the company’s exclusive recruitment partner.
The strong relationship forged through this engagement has resulted in ongoing collaboration, with Capstone successfully placing additional key roles within the organization, including two Project Managers, two Project Accountants, two Business Development professionals, and another Project Executive.
This partnership is a testament to Capstone’s ability to consistently deliver outstanding results and build long-lasting client relationships.
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