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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