Case Study: Construction Executive Recruiter for Build-to-Rent Developer

Head of Construction for Build-to-Rent Platform Expansion

Gill-Mac Partners was retained as a Construction Executive Recruiter to recruit a Head of Construction for a growing build-to-rent development platform expanding across Southeastern markets. The assignment required identifying a senior construction leader capable of scaling operations while maintaining consistency, efficiency, and schedule discipline across multiple active projects.

Client Profile

A regional real estate developer focused on ground-up build-to-rent communities in high-growth Southeastern markets. The firm specialized in delivering purpose-built rental communities designed to meet rising demand for single-family rental housing, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, construction quality, and scalable growth.

The Challenge

As the company accelerated development activity, leadership recognized the need for centralized construction leadership to manage increasing project volume and complexity. Rapid expansion created pressure to maintain execution quality while overseeing multiple concurrent developments across different markets.

The ideal candidate needed more than construction management experience. The role required a strategic leader with expertise in large-scale residential construction, contractor oversight, budgeting, scheduling, and operational process improvement to support long-term growth.

The Assignment

Gill-Mac Partners was engaged to recruit a Head of Construction to lead construction strategy and execution across the platform. As a specialized Construction Executive Recruiter, Gill-Mac focused on identifying leaders with proven experience in residential development, large-scale project delivery, and multi-site construction oversight.

The search required an executive who could improve operational efficiency while ensuring projects were delivered on time, on budget, and to the firm’s quality standards.

Scope of Responsibility

The role included oversight of construction operations across multiple active projects, including:

• Construction scheduling and project execution 

• Budget management and cost control 

• Contractor and vendor oversight 

• Quality assurance and process standardization 

• Cross-functional coordination with development and operations teams 

• Strategic planning to support scalable growth

Outcome & Impact

Gill-Mac Partners successfully placed a seasoned construction executive with deep residential development experience and strong operational leadership. The hire enabled efficient scaling, standardized construction processes, improved delivery timelines, and strengthened the platform’s ability to support continued expansion.

Partner with Gill-Mac Partners

Execution at scale requires strong leadership at every stage of development and construction. Contact Gill-Mac Partners to learn how our Construction Executive Recruiter expertise helps real estate firms secure senior leaders who drive operational excellence and long-term growth.