About Us

Helbling & Associates was established in 1992 by Tom Helbling to meet the recruiting needs of construction contractors and real estate developers. Our network expanded as our clients began referring us to their colleagues outside of those sectors.

Today, we serve architecture, engineering, construction, and real estate development firms, in addition to entities that have significant real estate assets and facilities management needs. These include educational, healthcare, and cultural and community institutions; life sciences and materials science organizations; industrial and technology companies; utilities and energy management firms; as well as retailers and hospitality establishments.

Our business values long-term relationships, and our culture focuses on serving clients’ long-term interests. Helbling search consultants engage with clients from the initial conversation to understand their organizations and collaborate on each step of the search process. Our curiosity and genuine interest in their goals, mission, and vision exceed the typical involvement of an executive search firm.

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We work together. And that works for you.

From day one, Tom Helbling believed and still believes that the best way to support our clients and their success is to foster an internal collaborative culture in which we operate as a true team, sharing our knowledge, experiences, and insight.

“We have a strong team of professionals who dedicate their time and extend personal commitment to always doing the right thing and always reaching for excellence.” -Tom Helbling

Solutions And Expertise

Helbling & Associates focuses on facilities management; architecture, engineering, and construction; and real estate development gives us an unmatched perspective on the range of talent that exists. For every executive search, we develop a customized strategy based on our industry knowledge and experience. This often includes expanding the candidate pool with professionals from tangential sectors who have the experiences, capabilities, and skill sets that our client seeks.

Solutions
  • Executive Search
Industries
  • Biotechnology
  • Clinical Research
  • Colleges/Universities
  • Construction
  • Cultural Arts
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Engineering & Archit.
  • Healthcare Services
  • K-12
  • Medical
  • Real Estate
  • Utilities
Functions
  • Business Development
  • CEO/President
  • Facilities Management
  • Finance/Accounting
  • GM/Operations
  • Human Resources
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Marketing & Sales

News Briefings

Helbling & Associates Assists STO Building Group in CHRO Search

Wexford, PA-based Helbling & Associates has assisted in the placement of Claudia Healy as chief human resources officer (CHRO) at STO Building Group, a family of construction management companies headquartered in New York City. The search firm launched the assignment at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Through constant contact, innovative screening and presentation methods

Talent Needs Spark Concern … and Opportunities

In every industry around the country, one problem persists: landing top flight talent. For the construction sector, the challenge to find the right people is magnified. In its not-so-distant past, building projects were field-driven by tough men in hard hats, and promotion to leadership positions came after one worked his way up through the ranks. Today, operations in the

Press Releases

The Crucial Role of CFO

November 13, 2020 – Economic Impact – The current economic state has prompted, or forced, in some cases, organizations to assess their financial health more closely. According to Helbling’s Executive Director, Jim Lord, when organizations experience the squeeze of an economic downturn, the need for robust financial systems and leadership becomes more apparent.“It is crucial to have

Succession Planning for AEC Firms

October 1, 2020 – How do Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firms prepare for a transition as their owners and principals plan for retirement? According to a recent New York Times article, 2.9 million workers ages 55 to 70 left the labor market since March. It is easy to attribute the surge in early retirements to the

Booming E-Commerce CRE

September 11, 2020 – There are numerous office vacancies and many retail stores closing during the current challenging period for commercial real estate. Sales in physical stores have been declining steadily for years with some retailers facing increasing debt and the coronavirus pandemic forcing many to declare bankruptcy. As a result, retailers are decreasing the

CRE Facets of the Life Sciences Industry

July 30, 2020 – In what is currently a challenging period for commercial real estate, there are a few bright spots. One of the industries showing signs of growth: Life Sciences. The COVID-19 pandemic may have positively impacted biotechnology investments. S&P Global reported in late July that in the first half of 2020, the industry drew nearly