Partnering with Middle-Market Engineering, Construction, and Manufacturing Firms to Identify, Attract and Onboard Exceptional Leaders

Testimonials

David King

David King, Chairman, Primoris

“We have used Bob and his services on several occasions to find critical positions for us. I have always found Bob to be very knowledgeable and listens to our needs very well. He is extremely well connected and respected in the industry.”

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Joe Dunbeck, President, Registrar Accreditation Board

“I suggest that Bob’s finest attributes are attaining an in-depth knowledge of his task and then applying diligence and perseverance in successfully completing said task.”

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Jim Knight, Founding Principal, KFM Engineering and Design

“Bob is a true professional. We have worked together for over five-years with great success. I believe Bob is at the top of his profession. His communication, research and people skills make him an asset to any company.”

Finley Harbaugh

Finley Konrade, Managing Director, Stanton Chase International

“Robert is an accomplished, dependable search professional with impressive client management and candidate development skills.”

Clients We Have Partnered With

About White Hat Executive Search

White Hat Executive Search is a retained executive search boutique that enables Engineering, Construction, and Manufacturing middle-market companies to attract, hire and retain high-performance leaders for Manager to C-Level roles.

  1. Over 15 years of proven success in executive search in C-Suite and senior management for Engineering, Construction, and Manufacturing roles 
  2. 100% success rate – never had a failed search
  3. Deep knowledge of and expertise in our fundamental practice areas of Engineering, Construction, and Manufacturing
  4. Relentless dedication – unwavering commitment to results
  5. Hands-on execution by experienced senior consultants
  6. Transparent and frequent communications
  7. Large and growing database of professional connections in Operations, Finance/Accounting, Business Development/Sales/Marketing, HSE, Construction, Engineering Management, and C-Suite roles

We create win-win outcomes, delivering exceptional talent that drives company success and career growth.

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About Robert B. Lueck

Founder and Managing Director

Robert (Bob) Lueck, Managing Director of White Hat Executive Search is an accomplished retained executive search consultant with extensive experience successfully partnering with large multinational and middle market engineering and construction and manufacturing firms to identify, attract and onboard their top executive talent needs.

Prior to founding White Hat Executive Search in 2021, Bob spent a number of years in senior-level marketing and marketing communications roles with several advertising agencies, Sea World of Florida, and Space Center Houston. He also held senior retained executive search roles with W. Robert Michaels, a boutique management consulting firm, and Stanton Chase International, a global top 10 executive search firm.

Bob earned his BFA degree in Industrial Design/Design from Syracuse University and his MS degree in Advertising Design from Texas A&M. Additionally, he completed a number of MBA-level courses at both the University of Central Florida and LeTourneau University.

The White Hat Executive Search Process

Executive Search Services

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Fully Vetted Candidates

This is a full search where we provide fully vetted candidates with current compensation, if available by law, and 360-degree reference checks from two each of former peers, subordinates, superiors for feedback and provide detailed candidate presentations. We include college degree confirmation, detailed vetting of background and employment history.

Executive Assessment

We offer assessment of the executive based on established predictors of performance and context-specific traits and capabilities. Then, we synthesize the information from a variety of sources for holistic understanding of the executive’s leadership style, including strengths and development opportunities. Executive assessment will give you an in-depth look into the likelihood of the candidate’s success at your firm as well as an indication of their fit to your company culture.

Searches We Have Successfully Executed

Here is a sampling of the types of executive searches where we have partnered with our clients to find those high-performance rising-star professionals in Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing:

  • Branch Manager – Civil Engineering
  • Chief Counsel
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Chief Product Engineer
  • Controller
  • Corporate Director Health Safety & Environmental
  • Director of Business Development
  • Director of Process Development
  • Director of Tooling Engineering
  • Engineering Manager
  • Manager, Operations & Maintenance
  • Operations Manager
  • President
  • President/Chief Executive Officer
  • Principal, Community Development
  • Process Manager/Refining
  • Sales Manager, North America
  • Senior Project Manager
  • Senior Vice President of Sales
  • Senior Vice President – Land Development
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