New York Real Estate & Construction Recruitment

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About NYCM Search

David Cone-Gorham, president and founder

David Cone-Gorham has been recruiting within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) and Real Estate (Development, Investment, Management) space since 1998.

With two decades of experience, he has amassed an extensive and deep network of qualified candidates, clients, and friends within the construction and real estate community.

In 1998 David joined a growing agency based in Boston and focused on construction recruiting. He grew quickly with this firm and led a team of recruiters dedicated to the New York region. In 2003 David joined Construction Recruiters, Inc., as he was drawn to their ethical stance on business practices and core values. At Construction Recruiters, David brought his knowledge of the New York construction industry and grew another division, which focused on tri-state area construction recruitment with an emphasis on full service. In 2007 he opened the Construction Recruiters office in Manhattan.

In December 2008, David Cone-Gorham created NYCM Search, focused on providing high-level recruitment services to primarily private sector clients in the NYC area. NYCM Search currently provides recruitment services to a wide variety of clients including owners, developers, private equity firms, family offices, high-net worth individuals, retailers, REITs, investment companies, private schools, institutions, owner’s rep firms, construction management firms, general contractors, design firms, manufacturer / installers and specialty contractors.

NYCM Search is celebrating its 13th year in business with a growing network of over 40,000 tri-state area AEC and real estate professionals. David has placed over 1000 professionals and served over 100 different hiring companies. He’s done all of this while also maintaining a high level of integrity, transparency, honesty and effectiveness, which is rarely found within the headhunting industry. As NYCM Search’s client and candidate network continues to develop, we have been fortunate enough to maintain a standard of working with like minded, professional and above-board working professionals and client companies.

Connect with David on LinkedIn.  Follow NYCM Search on LinkedIn

Follow NYCM Search on Twitter @newyorkcm

David Cone-Gorham has been honored to serve on the Board of Trustees at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music from 2017-2021, and on the Board of Directors at the Montessori Day School of Brooklyn from 2015 to 2021.

Testimonials

  • “David is the only recruiter I recommend to friends looking for a new position or for fellow business owners looking to hire. I’ve worked with David for over 10 years. 10 years ago he listened to what I was looking for and placed me at the exact right spot where I was able to grow with a company and become an owner. Since that time, I’ve also worked with David as he’s placed several people at our firm. Above all, David is honest and a clear communicator – he listens and doesn’t try to “sell”. David truly wants what is best for the company and the prospective employee.”

    James Neu, Partner, DBI Projects

  • David is very well connected in the New York area. His contacts in the industry of construction & development are impressive and extend far into other related fields of expertise. His ability to understand people and their aspirations surpass those of an average recruiter. David found me a position at a time when I was content with my employer and it’s as if he knew better than me that I belonged elsewhere. After meeting with him only a few times, David presented me a very unique and exciting opportunity that I hadn’t even known existed. After a quick series of interviews, I landed the job and have remained grateful ever since. For anyone looking, or even open to the idea that a more suitable position might exist, I highly recommend connecting with David.

    Jamie Reynolds, Project Manager at Urban Art Projects, North America

  • David Cone-Gorham of NYCM was instrumental in helping me with a career changing decision. He is very well versed in the construction and development fields in NYC and is a sincere and intelligent advocate. Finding the right match for his client and me was his first and only priority.

    Eric Mullen, RA LEED AP, Senior PM

  • David has placed me at my current position at Michilli Inc which I am going on my 5th year. He was very honest, professional, and did an overall great job placing me there. His knowledge of the construction business is highly regarded, and I would recommend his services to anyone looking for a construction career placement.

    Kenny Khemraj, Project Manager at Michilli Inc. (Servizio)

  • David was very discreet and easy to work with. He met with me and provided information on the current market and on the companies that would be the best fit for my background and skill set. After setting up interviews with 3 of my top choices I was fortunate enough to be hired by one of the top NYC construction firms with an unmatched reputation in the industry.

    Joseph Boyle, Project Manager at Sciame Construction

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David Cone-Gorham has been recruiting within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) and Real Estate (Development, Investment, Management) space since 1998.

With two decades of experience, he has amassed an extensive and deep network of qualified candidates, clients, and friends within the construction and real estate community.

In 1998 David joined a growing agency based in Boston and focused on construction recruiting. He grew quickly with this firm and led a team of recruiters dedicated to the New York region. In 2003 David joined Construction Recruiters, Inc., as he was drawn to their ethical stance on business practices and core values. At Construction Recruiters, David brought his knowledge of the New York construction industry and grew another division, which focused on tri-state area construction recruitment with an emphasis on full service. In 2007 he opened the Construction Recruiters office in Manhattan.

In December 2008, David Cone-Gorham created NYCM Search, focused on providing high-level recruitment services to primarily private sector clients in the NYC area. NYCM Search currently provides recruitment services to a wide variety of clients including owners, developers, private equity firms, family offices, high-net worth individuals, retailers, REITs, investment companies, private schools, institutions, owner’s rep firms, construction management firms, general contractors, design firms, manufacturer / installers and specialty contractors.

NYCM Search is celebrating its 13th year in business with a growing network of over 40,000 tri-state area AEC and real estate professionals. David has placed over 1000 professionals and served over 100 different hiring companies. He’s done all of this while also maintaining a high level of integrity, transparency, honesty and effectiveness, which is rarely found within the headhunting industry. As NYCM Search’s client and candidate network continues to develop, we have been fortunate enough to maintain a standard of working with like minded, professional and above-board working professionals and client companies.

Connect with David on LinkedIn.  Follow NYCM Search on LinkedIn

Follow NYCM Search on Twitter @newyorkcm

David Cone-Gorham has been honored to serve on the Board of Trustees at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music from 2017-2021, and on the Board of Directors at the Montessori Day School of Brooklyn from 2015 to 2021.