Specialized Executive Search for the Homebuilding Industry

Residential Construction Executive Search Services

We specialize in construction executive search exclusively for residential builders. Our process focuses on identifying, evaluating, and delivering high-impact candidates who understand the homebuilding business and are positioned to drive immediate results for your bottom line.

Who We Work With

MatchBuilt partners with residential builders across the full spectrum of the industry, aligning leadership talent with each organization’s unique structure, growth goals, and operational model.

• National Production Builders: Supporting high-volume divisions with leadership capable of managing scale, process, and performance across multiple communities.
• Regional Builders: Helping growing organizations strengthen leadership teams while maintaining culture and operational consistency.
• Private & Custom Builders: Identifying leaders who bring a hands-on approach, strong local relationships, and the ability to drive execution in more entrepreneurial environments.

Whether you’re a national production builder, regional homebuilder, or private custom builder, a successful executive search starts with understanding how your business actually operates, grows, and creates value.

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Tell us about the role you’re hiring for, and we’ll walk you through how we can identify and secure the right leader for your team.

If you’re still evaluating search partners, our guide to choosing a homebuilding executive search firm outlines what to look for.

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Recent Homebuilding Executive Search Placements

Case Study: Division President Search | Atlanta, Georgia

The Challenge: A Top 10 national homebuilder faced a critical leadership vacancy in Atlanta, one of the most competitive homebuilding markets in the country. The division required a Division President with full P&L responsibility who could step in immediately to manage a high-volume operation, stabilize internal teams, and navigate a historically tight labor and trade partner environment.

The Strategy: Led by Mark Matyanowski, MatchBuilt executed a targeted search focused exclusively on proven operators within the Atlanta market. Rather than relying on job boards, we engaged our proprietary network of passive candidates, prioritizing leaders with direct experience managing volume production, strong relationships with local trade partners, and a track record of driving performance across land, construction, and sales.

The Results: MatchBuilt delivered a high-impact Division President in under 60 days. The hire provided immediate operational stability, quickly addressing a growing purchasing backlog, strengthening alignment with trade partners, and maintaining the division’s growth trajectory without disruption.

“MatchBuilt’s in-depth residential construction experience provides unparalleled insights into the needs of the positions they seek to fill.” — Regional President, National Homebuilder

Case Study: Director of Purchasing Search | Indianapolis, Indiana

The Challenge: A growing residential builder in Indianapolis needed a Director of Purchasing to bring structure and accountability to a rapidly expanding operation. The company was experiencing inconsistencies in trade partner performance, rising costs, and a lack of a centralized purchasing strategy to support continued growth.

The Strategy: MatchBuilt conducted a focused search targeting purchasing leaders with experience in production homebuilding environments. Emphasis was placed on candidates with strong trade partner relationships in the Indianapolis market, as well as a proven ability to implement systems, standardize pricing, and improve vendor accountability.

The Results: MatchBuilt delivered a Director of Purchasing who quickly implemented standardized bidding processes, improved trade partner alignment, and brought greater cost visibility across the division. Within the first few months, the builder experienced improved consistency in execution and stronger control over purchasing operations.

“They understood exactly what we needed from both an operational and cultural standpoint. The process was efficient and the result exceeded expectations.” — Division Leader, Regional Homebuilder

Case Study: Vice President of Land Acquisition Search | Dallas, Texas

The Challenge: A national homebuilder in Dallas needed a Vice President of Land Acquisition to drive growth in one of the most competitive land markets in the country. The role required a leader with deep local relationships, strong deal flow, and the ability to identify and secure opportunities in a highly competitive environment.

The Strategy: MatchBuilt leveraged its network to identify land acquisition leaders in the Dallas market with established relationships with developers, brokers, and landowners. The search focused on candidates with a demonstrated ability to source off-market deals, navigate entitlement processes, and align land strategy with long-term growth goals.

The Results: MatchBuilt delivered a Vice President of Land Acquisition who immediately enhanced deal flow and strengthened the builder’s market position. The hire brought credibility within the local development community and helped accelerate the division’s pipeline of future communities.

“MatchBuilt consistently delivers candidates who understand the nuances of our business and can make an impact right away.” — Regional President, National Homebuilder

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