Carol Metzner, President

In July of 1989, Ms. Carol A. Metzner, founded The Metzner Group, LLC. There existed a need for a recruiting specialist who understood the specific and unique culture of multidisciplinary Architectural, Engineering and Planning firms.

Prior to the formation of The Metzner Group, Ms. Metzner was employed by Greenhorne & O’Mara, Inc. In her role of Manager of Employment, she was responsible for all aspects of recruitment for that ENR top 500 firm. During her tenure the Company grew from 750 employees to 1200 employees over 18 offices nationwide. She played a critical role in the identification and recruitment of senior talent to help in their expansion.

Ms. Metzner has been successful in closing placements under unique and unusual circumstances. Her professional expertise includes efficient management of high volume, contingency consulting contracts, multi-search annual retainers and high profile positions at the senior executive level. She has the ability to understand corporate culture, structure, and management style; a critical attribute when assessing her client’s needs.

Her professional style has lent itself to developing long-term relationships with both clients and candidates. The personalized service for which she has become known throughout the A/E/P industry has resulted in the development of multi-search accounts. Her clients return for the capable and confidential services she provides. Based upon her reputation, Ms. Metzner has served as an industry expert and judge for CE News and Structural Engineering News publications’ “Best Firms to Work for Contest(s)”. Additionally she has conducted recruiting presentations to industry associations such as the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), regional sections of the American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) and the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Human Resources Roundtable.

The geographic area of expertise she has developed extends nationwide and includes all U.S. markets. She has successfully conducted searches for upper level management positions in both small, private companies as well as large, public ones. In addition, she has been active in Mergers & Acquisitions for her Clients. Ms. Metzner is a 1983 graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland with a Bachelors of Arts and all courses were successfully completed for a Masters degree in 1985.