Kiana Carnline

Construction Recruiter | Partner
JCP since 2025
Call or Text:
281.359.2188
kianacarnline@josephchris.net

About Kiana

Kiana Carnline is an Executive Recruiter specializing in executive search for the multifamily industry. She partners with developers, owners, operators, investors, and in-house construction teams to recruit the professionals who develop, build, and operate market-rate and affordable housing communities across the country.

Throughout her recruiting career, Kiana has successfully placed professionals within both market-rate and affordable housing organizations, supporting searches across development, construction, operations, finance, accounting, asset management, project management, preconstruction, and executive leadership. Whether helping a client hire a key leader or build an entire team, she takes a consultative approach focused on long-term success rather than simply filling positions.

While her expertise spans the broader multifamily industry, affordable housing has become a particular passion. Kiana enjoys partnering with organizations that create quality housing opportunities and believes the right leadership can have a lasting impact on both communities and the people they serve. She is committed to connecting mission-driven organizations with exceptional talent while helping professionals find careers where they can make a meaningful difference.

With a background in project management and data analysis, Kiana brings a thoughtful, strategic perspective to every search. She is known for building genuine relationships, understanding each client's business objectives, and identifying candidates whose experience, leadership, and values align with an organization's long-term vision.

Kiana's expertise includes executive search and professional recruiting across multifamily development, affordable housing, market-rate housing, construction, project management, preconstruction, operations, finance, accounting, asset management, and real estate development. She is passionate about helping organizations build exceptional teams that strengthen the multifamily industry and create thriving communities.


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Recent Placements:

Regional Asset Manager- Affordable Housing Developer (Missouri)

Project Manager- Private Homebuilder (North Carolina)

HR Manager- Industrial Construction Provider (Texas)

Project Manager- Private Real Estate Developer (Florida)

Accountant (LIHTC)- Affordable Housing Syndicator (Texas)

Accountant (LIHTC)- Affordable Housing Syndicator (New York)

Customer Service Manager- Affordable Housing Investment and Development (Texas)

Tax Accountant (LIHTC)- Affordable Housing Syndicator (New York)

Director of Design & Construction (LIHTC, Workforce)- Multifamily Development (Illinois)

Project Manager- Private Real Estate Developer (Texas)

Construction Manager- Private Homebuilder (Arizona)

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  • Raving Fan

    “Kiana was very helpful and knowledgeable. She got me the best job I've ever had..”

  • Raving Fun

    "Working with Kiana Carnline was great client experience. Throughout the process she included me and kept me in the loop. She is a fine communicator and even better professional."

  • Raving Fan

    "I have been in the construction business and have worked with recruiters to hire employees and explore potential positions for myself. I have dealt with several hundred recruiters in my career, and none of them gave me the level of care and service I expect. Often ghosting me or disappearing once the employer lead got even warm, much less cold.

    I grew up in the 1970s, when customer service was "everything". This is my foundation for starting any relationship.

    Finally, after 56 years on this earth, I was blessed with the opportunity to meet Kiana Carnline with Joseph Chris Partners. From the initial call, she took the time to truly get to know me, and it was clear that she genuinely cares. She was always there when I had a question and was always a cheerleader for me to find a better position and improve my life. Not only did I find the best recruiting partner on the face of the Earth, but I also have a true friend by my side until the offer letter arrived!

    I am not sure what training all other recruiters receive, but they should learn from Kiana Carline, as she is truly making a difference and changing lives."

  • Raving Fan

    “Kiana was very easy to work with and the experience was great from my side of things. I asked for a number in order for me to take the position and she busted her butt to get me exactly that.”

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