David Brown
Executive Recruiter, Residential & Commercial Construction
Executive Partner
Construction Recruiter
JCP since 2016
Call or Text: 281.359.2146
davidbrown@josephchris.net
About David
At Joseph Chris Partners, I am dedicated to delivering exceptional results recruiting in residential, commercial, and energy transmission construction.
You could say I’m not your typical recruiter. With deep industry experience, I understand the real-world challenges my clients face because I’ve been in their shoes. My background allows me to offer tailored, strategic talent solutions that drive long-term success.
Before transitioning into executive recruiting, I served as President and COO of a Texas-based private equity firm, specializing in opportunistic investments across real estate, land development, and oil & gas. Our team acquired land, developed master-planned communities, and built homes. In the energy sector, we drilled and operated oil and gas wells. My responsibilities span capital management, project acquisitions, budgeting, strategic planning, operations, and high-level investor relations with commercial bankers.
I leverage my expertise to drive impactful results in the energy sector, specializing in power generation and transmission construction, while continuing my work in land development, single-family residential development, and commercial real estate projects.
I credit my leadership style to my father, a proud U.S. Marine, who instilled in me the values of teamwork, determination, problem-solving, integrity, and leadership. These principles guide my approach to executive search, helping clients secure top-tier talent and professionals take the next step in their careers. I am relentless in finding the right fit for every search.
Beyond work, I’m passionate about mentorship and entrepreneurship. I’ve supported startups, advised through MIT’s Enterprise Forum New Venture Clinic, and contributed to my community in various ways—often with my trusted sidekick, Einstein (my dog), by my side. My interests have included sailboat racing, martial arts, cycling, and aviation as a recreational pilot.
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Recent Placements:
Corporate Director FP&A- Private Homebuilder (California)
Construction Project Manager- Retail/Grocery Development and Operations (Louisiana)
Director of Design & Construction- Retail/Grocery Development and Operations (Mississippi)
Project Manager- Investment Company-Multifamily (South Carolina)
Project Manager- Multifamily Developer (Texas)
Project Executive- Investment Company-Industrial (Massachusetts)
Director of Sales and Marketing- Multifamily Developer (Virginia)
Land Acquisition Manager- Public Homebuilder (Washington)
Construction Project manager- Commercial Construction (Georgia)
Chief Financial Officer- Public Homebuilder (California)
VP of Land Acquisition- Private Homebuilder (Tennessee)
VP of Land Acquisition- Public Homebuilder (Nevada)
Vice President Land Acquisition- Public Homebuilder (California)
Vice President of Land Acquisition- Public Homebuilder (California)
Assistant controller- Multifamily Renovation (Texas)
Account Manager- Piping Manufactures (Texas)
Director of Purchasing- Luxury Homebuilder (Nevada)
Director of Marketing- Commercial Development-Medical (Texas)
General Manager- Investment Company-Commercial (Colorado)
SVP Acquisitions- Commercial Investment (Georgia)
Asset Manager- Multifamily Development Construction (Texas)
Director of Major Projects- Investment Company (Georgia)
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