AEC Executive Search — Civil • Environmental • Heavy Civil

Built for the
People Who
Build the World

The Corning Group places mid-to-senior engineers, design managers, and project executives at the firms shaping civil infrastructure, environmental services, and heavy civil construction.

I'm Hiring I'm Looking
15+
Years in AEC
200+
Placements Made
94%
Retention at 2 Years
100%
AEC Focused
Who We Are

A Specialist Firm.
Not a Generalist Agency.

The Corning Group is a boutique permanent placement firm built exclusively for the AEC industry. We don't recruit across markets. We don't spread thin across verticals. We go deep on one industry, and we know it well.

Our candidates are mid-to-senior engineers, design managers, project executives, and principals — the people who own programs, lead teams, and drive revenue for their firms.

Our clients are civil engineering consultancies, environmental services firms, and heavy civil contractors who need to move fast and place right. Not close-enough. Right.

We operate on relationships built over years — not resume databases and keyword filters. When we call a candidate, they pick up. When we submit a shortlist, it's been vetted.

Work with Us
AEC Only
We don't hedge across industries. This is the only market we serve.
Senior Focus
We work the mid-to-senior tier. No entry-level volume plays.
Network Depth
Relationships built over 15 years in AEC — not sourced from job boards.
Long-Term Fit
94% placement retention at two years. We place for careers, not transactions.
What We Do

Our Services

Permanent placement across the AEC spectrum — from technical contributors to firm leadership.

01 // Executive Search
Retained
Search
For senior and leadership roles where a miss is costly. Dedicated search, structured process, fully committed engagement.
VP / Director Principal C-Suite Division Lead
02 // Contingency
Contingency
Placement
For mid-level technical and management roles where you need qualified candidates fast, without upfront commitment.
Project Manager Senior Engineer Design Manager
03 // Advisory
Talent
Advisory
Market intelligence, compensation benchmarking, and organizational structure guidance for firms planning ahead.
Comp Data Market Intel Org Design
01
Brief
Understand the role, the team, and what a real fit looks like.
02
Source
Network-first outreach to passive candidates in the right tier.
03
Vet
Technical screen, career context, cultural read — before you see a name.
04
Present
A focused shortlist. Never a stack of resumes to sort through.
05
Close
Offer management and transition support on both sides.
Sectors Covered
Civil Engineering
Environmental Services
Heavy Civil Construction
Transportation & Infrastructure
For Hiring Managers

If You're
Hiring

  • One point of contact who knows your firm, your culture, and the market
  • Candidates vetted before you see a single resume
  • Access to passive talent not on job boards
  • Fast turnaround without sacrificing fit quality
  • Retained and contingency structures available
  • Guarantee period and replacement support included
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For Candidates

If You're
Looking

  • Roles not publicly posted — firms working with us exclusively
  • Your search handled with full confidentiality
  • Honest market feedback on your positioning and compensation
  • No spam, no mass submissions — only relevant opportunities
  • Advocacy through every stage of the process
  • We represent you, not just the client
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Let's Talk

Whether you're staffing a critical role or ready for your next move, the conversation starts here.

Location
California — Serving Clients Nationally
Response Time
We respond to all inquiries within one business day.