A Foundation of Success

Carolina Search Group has earned its reputation as a construction recruiting leader by delivering on our core purpose: the successful location and placement of superior talent.

About Carolina Search Group

Carolina Search Group works with leading General Contractors, Specialty Contractors and Real Estate Developers throughout the country to help them find the most talented individuals in the marketplace. Through hard work and integrity, Carolina Search Group continues to succeed in finding the best talent in the construction industry for its clients.

We have experience in filling strategic roles including:

  • Project Engineer / Field Engineer
  • BIM/VDC Engineer / Manager
  • Assistant Project Manager
  • Project Manager / Senior Project Manager
  • Assistant Superintendent / Superintendent
  • General Superintendent
  • Estimator / Preconstruction Manager
  • Chief Estimator / Director of Preconstruction
  • Vice President / Executive Level
  • President of Construction

CSG also has experience in the placement of:

  • Construction Accounting
  • Human Resources
  • Planner / Scheduler
  • Safety Manager
  • BIM/VDC
  • MEP Professionals
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Branch Manager
  • Sales Positions
Carolina Search Group

About Carolina Search Group

Carolina Search Group works with leading General Contractors, Specialty Contractors and Real Estate Developers throughout the country to help them find the most talented individuals in the marketplace. Through hard work and integrity, Carolina Search Group continues to succeed in finding the best talent in the construction industry for its clients.

We have experience in filling strategic roles including:

  • Project Engineer / Field Engineer
  • BIM/VDC Engineer / Manager
  • Assistant Project Manager
  • Project Manager / Senior Project Manager
  • Assistant Superintendent / Superintendent
  • General Superintendent
  • Estimator / Preconstruction Manager
  • Chief Estimator / Director of Preconstruction
  • Vice President / Executive Level
  • President of Construction

CSG also has experience in the placement of:

  • Construction Accounting
  • Human Resources
  • Planner / Scheduler
  • Safety Manager
  • BIM/VDC
  • MEP Professionals
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Branch Manager
  • Sales Positions

Leaders in Talent

Carolina Search Group's construction recruiting team leads the industry in the successful acquisition of construction talent. Leveraging experience and relationships, they consistently bring together industry-leading organizations and highly qualified professionals.

Charles received his bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Clemson University. He spent the first part of his career with one of the world’s largest recruiting firms. Charles won numerous awards, including Rookie of the Year, and was in the top 5% of recruiters annually.

In 2008, Charles started Carolina Search Group to focus exclusively on recruiting for the Construction industry. He lives in Greenville, SC, and is happily married to Elizabeth Hipp, an MD at Parkside Pediatrics. The Hipp family is blessed with two young children and are members at Mitchell Road Presbyterian church.

Charles has served as President of the Construction Recruiters Network and President of the Board of Directors for the Greenville Clemson Club.

In his spare time Charles enjoys spending time with his family, skiing, anything involving the outdoors such as fishing and hunting, and traveling anywhere new.

Ed received his bachelor’s degree in History and Government from Wofford College. He spent 14 years in manufacturing and materials management before co-founding MRI Orangeburg and growing it into one of the premier recruiting firms in the Southeast.

Ed loves being a part of his clients’ team. He partners with them to bring highly skilled professionals to their organizations in a cost-effective manner. Ed works closely with candidates, presenting them with opportunities that will assist them bring them one step closer to achieving their dreams.

In his time away from work, Ed enjoys spending time with his wife, Win Anne, their 5 children and 8 grandchildren.

If you need assistance in professional staffing or are considering a career change, you can at ed@carolinasearchgroup.com

Jonathan graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor’s degree in Language and International Trade. He has a true passion for the construction industry and more than 15 years’ experience in sales and client servicing. Prior to joining Carolina Search Group, Jonathan worked for a design-build GC focusing on both residential and commercial construction.

As a recruiter, Jonathan excels at finding exceptional talent for exceptional companies. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Beth, and two daughters, Charlie and Emme. In his rare moments of free time, Jonathan loves to watch the Chicago Cubs and anything related to Clemson athletics.

If you are thinking about a job change and would like to talk about your career goals and possible opportunities, please contact him at jonathan@carolinasearchgroup.com

Ethan received his Bachelor’s degree in from Clemson University. Upon graduation, he joined Carolina Search Group and has enjoyed learning about construction and helping people further their careers with our great clients. He is currently focusing on serving CSG clients in the state of Georgia and throughout the Southeast.

He and his wife Rylie live in Greenville, SC and are members at Downtown Presbyterian Church.

In his spare time he enjoys hunting, golf, exploring new restaurants, and traveling with his wife.

If you would like to discuss your career goals and opportunities we currently have, please contact him at ethan@carolinasearchgroup.com

Nick graduated from Furman University in 2005 where he was member of the Men’s Cross-Country & Track teams while majoring in Communication Studies. He spent the first 8 years of his career working in both sales and product management roles for ScanSource Inc., a leading wholesale technology hardware distributor.

Nick earned a master’s degree in Business Administration from Clemson University in 2013, then pivoted his career, spending 10 years in commercial real estate brokerage and commercial banking roles.

As a recruiter, Nick truly enjoys serving as a trusted advisor for our candidates, thriving on working the search process and building relationships with the most talented construction professionals in the marketplace.

Outside of work, Nick enjoys spending time with his family, jogging to try and stay fit, and will steal any time he can to spend a day out on the water at the lake or the beach!

If you are thinking about a job change and would like to talk about your career goals and possible opportunities, please contact him at  nick@carolinasearchgroup.com