Specialized Executive Search for the Homebuilding Industry

Hiring proven leaders in residential construction is competitive, time-sensitive, and directly impacts your business. Whether you’re building out a team or replacing a key role, the right hire matters.

MatchBuilt partners with homebuilders and building product companies to deliver experienced leaders across construction, land development, sales, and operations.

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Residential Construction Executive Search Services

We specialize in construction executive search exclusively for residential builders. Our process is focused on identifying, evaluating, and delivering high-impact candidates who understand the homebuilding business and are positioned to make an immediate impact on 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.

Schedule a Home Builder Search Consultation

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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Roles We Recruit For

We specialize in placing high-impact leaders across the entire residential construction lifecycle. Our search expertise includes:

  • Executive & Division Leadership: Division Presidents, CEOs, COOs, and Regional VPs.
  • Construction & Project Management: Vice Presidents of Construction, Project Managers, and Field Superintendents.
  • Sales & Marketing Management: VPs of Sales, Marketing Directors, and Online Sales Managers.
  • Operations & Pre-Construction: Purchasing Managers, Estimating Directors, and Supply Chain Leaders.
  • Finance & Accounting: Homebuilding Controllers, CFOs, and Financial Analysts.
  • Land Acquisition & Development: VPs of Land, Entitlement Managers, and Land Development Directors.

Our “Measure Twice, Search Once” Process

Our systematic approach ensures we find the right fit for your leadership team the first time:

  • Discovery: Deep dive into your business goals, team culture, and specific hiring needs.
  • Targeted Sourcing: Identifying and engaging qualified passive candidates within our proprietary niche network.
  • Vetting: Rigorous screening to present only those candidates aligned with your technical and cultural requirements.
  • Execution: Full support through the interview, negotiation, and offer process to ensure a successful hire.

If you need homebuilding recruiters who truly understand the residential construction industry and can deliver elite talent, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.

Why Leading Homebuilders Partner with MatchBuilt

  • 100% Residential Focus: We specialize exclusively in homebuilding and residential construction.
  • Passive Talent Access: Immediate entry into a deep network of pre-qualified leaders not found on job boards.
  • Precision Alignment: A search process built on cultural and technical alignment, not just placement volume.
  • Proven Track Record: Extensive experience working with national production, regional, and private custom builders.

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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If you’re actively hiring a leadership role, we can deliver a targeted shortlist in as little as 2–3 weeks.

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Recent Homebuilding Leadership Placements

Our recent placements span the full residential construction lifecycle, from land acquisition through construction and sales leadership.

Executive & Operations

  • Division President | Atlanta, GA
  • Vice President of Finance | Indianapolis, IN
  • Director of Operations | Port St. Lucie, FL
  • VP of Human Resources | Columbus, OH

Land & Development

  • VP of Land Acquisition | Tampa, FL
  • Director of Land Entitlements | Charlotte, NC
  • VP of Land Development | Florida Region
  • Director of Land Acquisition | Myrtle Beach, SC

Construction & Purchasing

  • VP of Construction | Atlanta, GA
  • Director of Construction | Raleigh, NC
  • Director of Purchasing | Indianapolis, IN
  • VP of Purchasing | Sarasota, FL

Sales & Marketing

  • Vice President of Sales | Atlanta, GA
  • Director of Sales | Charlotte, NC
  • Sales Manager | Nashville, TN
  • Regional Sales Manager | Charlotte, NC

MatchBuilt Testimonials

MatchBuilt quickly understood what we needed in a Division President and delivered candidates who could lead from day one. The process was efficient and the quality of talent was exactly what we were looking for. – Regional President, National Homebuilder

We partnered with MatchBuilt on a VP of Construction search in the Carolinas, and they brought us candidates with the right mix of production experience and leadership. The hire made an immediate impact on our operations. – Division President, Regional Homebuilder

MatchBuilt helped us complete a Director of Purchasing search in the Midwest and brought structure to our process from the start. They consistently presented well-qualified candidates who understood our business. – Division Leader, Production Homebuilder

Mark and his team were highly responsive and easy to work with throughout our Director of Sales search in the Nashville market. They kept things moving and delivered strong candidates quickly. – Vice President of Sales, Regional Homebuilder

MatchBuilt has been a reliable partner across multiple leadership searches, including land and operations roles in Florida. They understand the homebuilding business and consistently bring us candidates who can execute. – Regional President, Private Homebuilder

They operate as an extension of our team and take the time to understand both the role and our culture. Their approach helped us successfully hire a VP of Land Development in Texas. – Division President, National Homebuilder

Hiring Top Homebuilder Talent: What You Need to Know

Why hire a specialized homebuilding recruiter instead of a generalist firm?

Specialized homebuilding recruiters like MatchBuilt have a deeper, proprietary network of passive candidates and a technical understanding of niche residential roles such as land entitlement and production management that generalist staffing firms often overlook.

What is the average time-to-hire for a residential construction executive search?

While every search is unique, MatchBuilt’s Measure Twice, Search Once philosophy typically delivers a qualified shortlist within 2 to 3 weeks, with most high-impact leadership placements finalized in under 60 days.

Does MatchBuilt recruit for national production builders or custom builders?

We partner with the full spectrum of the industry, including top 10 national production builders, regional developers, and private luxury custom home builders. Our search methodology is tailored to the specific volume and cultural requirements of each builder tier.

What geographic markets do your homebuilding search services cover?

MatchBuilt provides nationwide executive search services, with deep talent pipelines in major residential hubs including Atlanta, Charlotte, Orlando, Dallas, Phoenix, and Indianapolis. We combine localized market intelligence with a national reach.

How does MatchBuilt identify passive talent not found on job boards?

We leverage over 20 years of industry-specific relationships to engage leaders who are currently successful in their roles and not actively seeking new opportunities. We act as a discreet bridge between top-performing construction professionals and the industry’s best companies.

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