Overview

• Founded in 2006 and headquartered at 2370 York Rd, Jamison, Pennsylvania, Definitive Search Partners operates with 4 employees and generates $1.4 million in annual revenue
• Co-founded by James McKenna (15+ years in Building Products, including sales and recruitment) and Patrick Rice (20+ years in Heavy Highway/Commercial Construction, Civil Engineering degree)
• Specializes in national recruitment for clients in the Building Products industry and Heavy Highway/Commercial Construction sectors, focusing on the Mid-Atlantic Region
• Maintains partnerships with major clients including GAF, IKO, Owens Corning, Perini, and EE Cruz in their respective industries
• Leadership team possesses direct industry experience, including road/bridge construction and roofing product sales prior to recruiting careers

Specializations

• National talent acquisition for roofing and building material manufacturers (e.g., Duro-Last, Plygem, Tamko)
• Recruitment for heavy civil engineering projects, leveraging Patrick Rice’s civil engineering background
• Mid-Atlantic regional expertise in commercial construction recruitment, serving clients like Agate and EE Cruz
• Executive search for technical roles requiring hands-on industry experience in infrastructure development

Services & Approach

• Targeted recruitment for sales and technical positions in building product manufacturing and distribution
• Executive search services for commercial construction firms requiring project managers and field engineers
• Industry-specific candidate vetting using leadership’s direct experience in road construction and roofing sales
• Strategic talent partnerships with Fortune 500 manufacturers (e.g., Sika Sarnafil, Owens Corning) and regional contractors