Executive Search

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Finding exceptional talent for your firm will always be one of the greatest challenges facing any successful AEC business. Making a “bad hire” can cost time and money and ultimately lead to another search for the right candidate.

72% sought the assistance of recruiting or executive search firms within the past two years. 2023 Zweig Group Recruiting & Retention Report

More than 1/3 of firms admit their hiring needs are beyond the scope of their in-house HR/recruitment staff.

2023 Zweig Group Recruiting & Retention Report

Our Approach

We are not a recruiting agency. Unlike typical recruiting agencies that submit resumes indiscriminately, we draw from our extensive industry database of AEC firms and contacts to research and network intelligently to identify the right candidates. Our recruiting expertise spans all disciplines, all levels, and all geographies associated exclusively with AEC firms. We work consultatively with you as your dedicated recruiting experts to find the best fit for your organization. Once you have the right talent in place, we can work with your firm to develop a retention strategy to keep your leadership team intact.

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Why Us

Deep Experience: Having successfully undertaken over 2,600+ AEC search projects, our team possesses extensive insight into the intricacies of the recruitment process.

Transparency & Communication: We ensure transparency by providing consistent metric reports that detail crucial recruiting progress and benchmarks.

Strong Relationships & Network: Building upon our rich experience, we've cultivated robust industry relationships that enable us to engage with top-tier talent.

Collaborative Partnership: We function as an integral part of your team, fostering mutual performance enhancement and value addition throughout the process.

Executive Search & Recruiting Services

Executive Search

A high-caliber recruitment approach tailored for AEC firms to identify and attract C-suite positions and executive-level management. We invest time, effort, and rigor in assessing shortlisted candidates. Multiple rounds of interviews align with your organization's values and objectives, ensuring the perfect fit for your executive role.

Enterprise Scalable Recruiting

Through our exclusive collaboration with turnkey industry partners, we provide a dedicated external Corporate Recruiting project team that expertly manages multiple positions at once. Our approach replaces traditional costs associated with single placements by offering an affordable monthly fee for numerous placements.

Recruiting Program Development

Recruitment Program Development is your pathway to building a thriving AEC firm powered by exceptional talent. It's not just about filling positions; it's about crafting a dynamic strategy and recruiting platform for your firm that attracts, selects, and welcomes the right individuals to shape your organization's success.

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Becoming a talent magnet

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More reasons to have outside directors

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By Chad Clinehens | Firms that prioritize employee experience data see higher retention rates, improved collaboration, and greater innovation.

The leadership advantage

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By Marcía Alvarado | From the court to the C-suite, female athletes bring discipline, drive, and dynamic leadership to the...

Break the rules and do something different

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By Mark Zweig | Too many firm owners want different results and want to be more successful, yet keep doing...

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By Mark Zweig | If you want the best people, you have to sell – the company, the role, and...

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By Chad Coldiron | Takeaways from Zweig Group’s 2024 ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala.

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By Bob McGee | When employees actively promote themselves, their projects, and their expertise, they enhance their professional credibility and...

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By Eric Lannen | Internships provide real-world experience, mentorship, brand recognition, and foster long-term relationships, benefiting both students and organizations.

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By Travis White | The rise of nearshoring can reduce costs, address talent shortages, and enhance growth opportunities for AEC...

2024 Recruitment & Retention Report released

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Zweig Group is proud to announce the release of its 2024 Recruitment & Retention Report of AEC Firms, which covers all areas of...

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By Jeremy Clarke | Spot these devastating hires before they sabotage your team.

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Zweig Group is proud to announce the release of its 2024 Policies, Procedures & Benefits Report, which provides AEC industry leaders with industry statistics on...

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By Lauren Aguilar, Ph.D. | How to make all employees feel safer at work and more willing to build authentic connections.

Finding passion in your vision

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By Brad Thurman | To attract and motivate the best team, you need to be able to articulate your vision...

The transformative power of mentoring

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By David Hostetter | Mentoring the next generation of professionals requires care and dedication – and it will have a...

An argument for mentorship

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By Sara Karstetter | The employee-focused recruiting, retention, and compensation strategy.

Go big or go home

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By Kristin Kautz | In the rapidly evolving universe of AI, firms willing to “go big” will be at the...

Elevating leadership from within

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By Monica Heil | It is essential to develop high-performing staff and provide them with opportunities to elevate themselves into...

The great talent vanishing act

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By Stuart McLendon | Facing a talent shortage exacerbated by baby boomers’ exodus from the workforce, AEC firms must innovate...

A new recruiting approach

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By Jesse Sievers | Enhance recruitment by focusing on individual connections, forming partnerships with diverse institutions, and building robust internship...