Smarter Hiring for Firms That Build, Protect, and Restore
XTERNA Consulting delivers intelligence-led search for the built environment — connecting specialized firms with the exact leadership talent they need to grow.
150+
Placements
92%
Retention Rate
18
Avg. Days to Shortlist
Trusted across the built environment
We don't just fill roles. We decode markets, map talent, and deliver precision hires.
XTERNA Consulting is embedded in the building envelope, structural, and forensic engineering space. We understand the technical demands, the regulatory landscape, and the competitive dynamics — because we live in this market. Our intelligence-first model means every search starts with deep research, not a job board.
100%
Built Environment Focus
Retained-First
Search Model
NYC
Based & Connected
End-to-end talent solutions for the built environment
Talent Intelligence
Deep market mapping and competitive analysis to understand exactly where the right candidates are — before outreach begins.
Retained Search
Dedicated, high-touch executive search for leadership and senior technical roles that demand precision and discretion.
Hiring Strategy
Custom recruitment frameworks aligned to your growth roadmap — from org design to employer positioning.
Competitor Mapping
Comprehensive intelligence on competitor talent, compensation structures, and organizational design in your niche.
Retention Advisory
Proactive strategies to retain critical performers through compensation benchmarking, career pathing, and engagement insights.
Leadership Embedding
Post-placement support and onboarding strategy to ensure new hires integrate seamlessly and deliver impact fast.
A proven process built on insight, not guesswork
Discovery
We start by understanding your firm's culture, growth goals, team dynamics, and the exact profile you need — beyond just the job description.
Intelligence
Deep market research, competitor talent mapping, and compensation analysis to build a data-backed search strategy.
Curation
Targeted outreach to pre-qualified candidates. Every shortlist is vetted against your technical requirements and cultural fit.
Delivery
Seamless interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding support to ensure a successful hire that sticks.
Recruitment is an output of insight, not the starting point.
Most recruiters start with a job description. We start with intelligence — understanding your market, your competitors, and where the best talent actually is before we ever make a call.
Start a Conversation- We only work in the built environment — no generalist dilution
- Every search begins with market intelligence, not a job board
- Our retained model means total commitment, not spray-and-pray
- We understand technical roles because we know the industry landscape
- Candidates are mapped, vetted, and matched — not just sourced
Deep expertise across the built environment
We don't dabble across industries. Every search we run is within the built environment — giving us the network density and market insight that generalist firms simply can't match.
Discuss Your SectorBuilding Envelope
Curtain wall, waterproofing, roofing, and facade engineering specialists.
Structural Engineering
Structural design, analysis, and project leadership for complex builds.
Architecture
Design leadership, project architects, and technical directors for leading firms.
Restoration
Historic preservation, building rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse talent.
Forensic Engineering
Failure analysis, litigation support, and building investigation experts.
Building Diagnostics
Testing, inspection, and diagnostics professionals for building performance.
Conversations with the experts shaping the built environment
XTERNA Insights is our video podcast sharing real conversations with the leaders in facades, building enclosures, structural engineering, and restoration across the U.S. and beyond. Career journeys, industry challenges, and the insights that matter.
Latest Episode
From Facade Inspector to Director
Robert Hartley, PE, RA, QEWI of Ancora Engineering + Architecture talks about his journey from facade inspections to firm leadership — and what it really takes to make that transition.
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"Leaving stability for growth never feels comfortable. Robert captured that moment perfectly — the 'warm hot tub' of a good job, and the cold shock of a new challenge."
— From Episode 1, XTERNA Insights
What our clients say about us
Aspirational examples — actual client testimonials coming soon
"XTERNA understood our technical requirements from day one. They didn't just send resumes — they sent candidates who could actually do the job. That's rare in recruitment."
Director of Engineering
Building Envelope Firm, NYC
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