The CHARLES + CHARLES Team
THE WAY WE WORK
At Charles + Charles we believe recruitment should be made simple. We focus on building sustainable relationships through a personal service and we believe that the best way to invite trust is to build an authentic business. This is our passion and we invest time into being the best at what we do. Quality over quantity is our motto.
Our Team
Meet the people behind CHARLES + CHARLES
Sheldon Clottey
Managing Director | All Locations
Sheldon is the Managing Director of Charles + Charles and established the group in 2016. During the last 8 years, Sheldon has overseen the growth of the company to where it is now in 2024.
Throughout his career, Sheldon has recruited for construction companies in over 15 countries, spanning 3 continents. He continues to guide construction professionals to reaching the top levels within the industry.
Maryanne Taylor
Senior Associate | North Carolina
Maryanne has been with the company since the start of 2020. Her core market is North Carolina, specifically Raleigh & Charlotte, where she has been successfully building strong relations with both candidates and clients, of which include some of the top five general contractors in the Carolinas.
Maryanne continuously works with Estimators, Project Engineers & Project Managers of all calibres to propel them in their career.
Ella Parikh
Senior Associate | South Florida
Ella joined Charles + Charles in 2021 and was one of the first members of our team to focus on our operations within Florida in 2022.
She has established herself with some of the most affluent luxury home contractors as well as leading general contractors throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Holly Bennett
Marketing & Operations Manager | All Locations
Holly joined Charles + Charles in 2022 and has risen through the business to be our Marketing & Operations Manager, working alongside Sheldon for much of her time at the business and helping with our continued growth.
Alongside expanding our clientele and developing market maps throughout the states, she is responsible for building a Resourcing Team, allowing us to find the best Estimating, Preconstruction & Project Management talent across North America.
Toby Cook
Associate Director | Georgia
Toby joined in the summer of 2022 and quickly established himself as a senior member of the team before moving to an Associate Director role in London. His journey started working for J.P. Morgan, before recruiting in the Renewable Energy Sector.
He manager a book of clients in Georgia, where he brings hard work & charisma which has contributed to his success in filling some of the “Hard to Fill” positions
Freddie Mannering
Associate | Central Florida
Freddie has been with the Charles + Charles since the start of 2023 and has developed into a specialist within Florida’s market for Estimators & Preconstruction professionals, from junior to C Level positions in Tampa, Orlando & Fort Myers.
Previously working in the NYC market, Freddie recently completed a search for COO role with a growing contractor in Manhattan.
James Kong
Senior Associate | Columbus, OH
James joined Charles + Charles in the summer of 2023 and was a Sports Agent prior to joining the company.
He has excelled throughout the business within his first year and a good track record placing upcoming Estimators & Project Managers throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Harry Smart
Associate | Austin, TX
Harry joined the Charles + Charles team to work alongside Toby in searching for top construction professionals and helping to find the best move for their career.
After finding success quickly in his first year, Harry is now looking after our candidates and clients in Austin, Texas.
Ben Baumann
Associate | Massachusetts
Ben joined Charles + Charles in summer 2024 to learn the ropes of the commercial construction world underneath Toby.
Coming from experience in the subcontracting world of the US Construction Market, Ben will be helping top construction professionals in Massachusetts, assisting them in taking their next career step.
Raphael Thompson
Resourcer | Georgia
Raphael is the latest member of the Charles + Charles team who is assisting us in locating Estimator and Preconstruction professionals on the East Coast.
In a previous life, Raphael operated within the luxury watch space. He is now transferring his skills to share job opportunities within construction.
Oisin Scanlon
Delivery Consultant | Philadelphia, PA
Oisin is focusing on Superintendent roles here at Charles + Charles.
After a enjoying a career in finance, Oisin has now transitioned into recruiting for some of our most valued clients in construction. He has a competitive spirit and thrives in the fast paced environment that comes with finding top tier management across the Carolinas and beyond.