Frequently Asked Questions | FAQs

Joseph Chris Partners is a retained executive recruiting firm specializing in real estate development & construction. We help companies hire proven leaders such as C-suite, VP, Director, and operational executives who improve performance, scale teams, and support long-term business growth.

We recruit exclusively within the built environment, including:

• Homebuilding

• Commercial real estate

• Multifamily and affordable housing

• Construction and general contracting

• Data centers and mission-critical facilities

• Corporate real estate

• Vendors, suppliers, and other supporting sectors

This narrow focus gives us deep talent insight and direct access to high-performing industry leaders.

High-performing executives rarely apply online. We specialize in identifying and engaging passive candidates, leaders who are currently excelling but open to the right opportunity. This results in:

• Higher-quality candidates

• Better culture alignment

• Stronger long-term retention

• More accurate leadership matches

Our search model is strategy-first. We start by understanding your business goals, leadership needs, team dynamics, and challenges. Every search is fully customized and supported by:

• Passive talent sourcing

• Industry-specific headhunting

• Cultural and leadership assessments

• Transparent communication

• Partnership-based execution

Yes. Many of our engagements involve sensitive transitions such as leadership replacement, succession planning, or new-market entry. We manage every search with full discretion to protect your organization and the candidates involved.

Our process includes:

1. Discovery & Alignment – Understanding goals, culture, and the business case for the hire.

2. Search Strategy Development – Target companies, candidate profiles, and outreach roadmap.

3. Passive Talent Identification – Directly engaging high-performing leaders in your industry.

4. Candidate Assessment – Leadership evaluation, experience review, and cultural alignment.

5. Interview & Offer Support – Structured interview coordination, feedback loops, and negotiation support.

6. Ongoing Communication – Consistent updates, market insight, and timeline management.

Yes. We provide a guarantee period for every retained executive placement. Terms are reviewed during the initial consultation to ensure alignment.

Successful searches require collaboration. We ask clients to:

• Provide timely feedback

• Align internally on role expectations

• Maintain communication throughout the search

Strong partnership accelerates timelines and improves the accuracy of the placement.

Yes. Many clients come to us when roles are evolving or unclear. We help refine responsibilities, assess organizational structure, and provide market intelligence on compensation and talent availability.

Item Executive searches typically take 45 to 90 days, depending on the complexity of the role, market availability, and decision-making speed. In specialized sectors like homebuilding, real estate development, construction, and data centers, we often engage passive candidates who are not actively seeking new roles. As a retained executive search firm, our focus is not just speed but finding the right leader who drives long-term business growth and operational success.description

We specialize in recruiting senior leadership positions that directly impact business performance across real estate development & construction organizations. Common roles include:

• CEO, President, Division President

• COO, CFO, SVP, Vice Presidents, and Directors

• Leaders in operations, land acquisition, development, leasing, engineering, construction, and sales

• Data center leadership, commercial, and multifamily operations executives

As executive recruiters for the built environment, we focus on leaders whose decisions influence revenue, growth, and operational execution.

Unlike traditional real estate development & construction recruiters who focus on filling vacancies, Joseph Chris Partners helps companies make the right leadership decisions. As a retained executive search partner for real estate development and construction, our process includes:

• Market mapping and candidate intelligence

• Confidential outreach to passive candidates

• Structured evaluation of leadership behavior, experience, and decision-making

This approach ensures we identify leaders who align with your business strategy and company culture, not just available talent.

We recruit executive leadership nationwide, supporting companies in both major metropolitan areas and smaller regional markets. Our team has deep experience placing leaders in high-growth hubs such as Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Denver, while also identifying top talent in emerging and secondary and tertiary markets across the United States. As construction and real estate development executive recruiters, our focus is on finding the best leadership fit for your organization, no matter the location.

Yes. We place both field and corporate leaders across real estate development & construction organizations. This includes:

• Field leadership: Construction Managers, Sales and Marketing Leaders, Operational Leaders, and Project Executives

• Corporate leadership: VPs of Construction, Development Executives, Asset Management, Finance Leaders, and Division Presidents

As specialists in real estate development & construction executive search, we focus on leaders whose decisions impact project delivery, operational performance, and long-term growth.

The first 30 days of an executive search are focused on building a strong foundation for a successful hire. We take the time to understand your organization, leadership needs, company culture, and long-term goals before developing a customized search strategy.

From there, we begin identifying and confidentially engaging qualified candidates while providing ongoing market insight into talent availability, compensation trends, and hiring conditions. This collaborative approach helps ensure you're positioned to make a confident leadership decision when the right candidates are presented.