Executive Talent.
Industry Expertise.
At Smart Work Network (SWN), we’ve been helping companies build better leadership teams for over 25 years by delivering executive recruiting solutions tailored to the demands of today’s industries.
We specialize in placing high-impact professionals in construction, manufacturing, engineering, and professional roles. Our search process is hands-on, highly collaborative, and designed for discovering each candidate’s skills, performance, and culture fit, improving the probability of lasting alignment.
From project-based roles to C-suite leadership, we work with clients to fill business-critical positions with precision, confidentiality, and care.
Headquartered in Greenville, SC, our team recruits nationwide. Whether your company is growing, evolving, or undergoing transformation, we connect you with leaders ready to make an impact.
Recruiting and Search Solutions Across Industries
Construction & Skilled Trades Recruiting
Our construction recruiting services connect you with leaders who perform on the jobsite and think like executives.
Modern field leadership requires more than trade experience—it also demands operational savvy, safety accountability, and strong team oversight. That’s why our search model focuses on identifying professionals with both technical capability and strategic judgment.
Construction & Skilled Trades Roles
- Commercial/Industrial Painting Sales Managers
- Operations Managers
- COOs
- Construction Managers
- Project Managers
Every search is tailored to your organizational goals and built to support both execution and expansion in complex field environments.
Manufacturing Recruiting
Our manufacturing recruiters specialize in identifying leaders who optimize operations and deliver measurable performance.
Today’s industrial organizations need professionals who can navigate automation, streamline production, and respond to evolving supply chain demands. Our process connects you with talent skilled in lean methodologies, data analysis, and operational oversight.
Manufacturing Roles We Recruit:
- Plant Operations Leaders
- Research and Development Leaders
- Quality & Compliance Managers
- Lean Manufacturing Strategists
Each engagement aligns with your KPIs, ISO expectations, and long-term output goals—delivering technical leadership with an eye on growth.
Engineering Leadership Recruiting
Our engineering recruiters help you secure senior technical talent that drives innovation and operational success.
Effective engineering leadership requires hands-on expertise combined with business acumen. We connect you with professionals who build scalable systems, foster cohesive teams, and thrive in cross-functional environments.
Engineering Roles We Fill:
- Electrical Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Materials Engineers
- Chemical Engineers
- Structural Engineers
- Controls & Power Engineers
- Process Engineers
- Industrial Engineers
- Civil Engineers
- and more
Each search is tailored to your KPIs, technical environments, and growth strategies—ensuring cultural fit and long-term success.
Professional Services & Consulting Firms
Our professional services recruiting team helps firms hire leaders who drive outcomes, build trust, and sustain growth.
Leadership must balance performance with a reputation in advisory environments like legal, financial, or corporate consulting. We deliver talent who understands both compliance and client delivery, with a mindset rooted in accountability and innovation.
We help clients fill key roles, including:
- Managing Partners & Principals
- Financial Executives
- Operations & Delivery Directors
- Business Development Strategists
Every placement is designed to align with your firm’s values, service model, and long-term client expectations—ensuring a seamless cultural and operational match.
Why Smart Work Network?
At Smart Work Network, we use a refined, proven method to identify and engage executive talent quickly. Additionally, we adapt our approach to your goals, timelines, and feedback.
Whether you’re navigating a leadership change or scaling a team, our executive recruiting team delivers a white-glove experience tailored to your organization.
What sets us apart:
Smart Work Network helps companies hire smarter by casting a wide net screening over 100 candidates and presenting the top three saving managers time-consuming searches and costly hiring mistakes. Our professional assessments predict candidate success improving your confidence with every hire. We design compelling job postings through specialized recruiting software unavailable to most managers and follow a unique process finding higher performers that match culture fit. As the U.S. Department of Labor estimates the cost of making hiring errors could exceed 30% of an employee’s first-year income, we reduce risk by avoiding the possibility of becoming part of this statistic.
Ready to find your next executive leader? Contact Smart Work Network today, or follow us on LinkedIn for hiring insights and success stories.
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