A site development recruiter bridges business development and specialized talent acquisition, sourcing and placing senior construction professionals (PMs, estimators, superintendents, project engineers) into site prep, infrastructure, and commercial development roles. They build pipelines for mission-critical projects, including data center construction, which is currently the fastest-growing vertical in this space.

Compensation reflects this specialized expertise: the national average sits around $85,600 annually, but experienced site dev recruiters command significantly more. Entry-level (0-1 year) ranges from $89K, $100K, while 4-6 years of proven pipeline experience reaches $118K, $132K. Top performers with 10+ years, especially those with data center or hyperscale project networks, earn $145K, $161K+. The 90th percentile tops out at $132K, $149K nationally, with premiums in Massachusetts, DC, California, and Washington.

At Amundson Group, we place these specialists across commercial, civil, industrial, and energy sectors nationwide. If you're evaluating this role, whether as a candidate or hiring manager, geography and vertical specialization heavily influence your earning potential.