In July of 1989, Carol founded The Metzner Group, LLC. The Metzner Group is an executive search firm specializing in recruiting leaders in architecture, civil engineering, environmental engineering, and planning. Our clients are public and private companies, private equity firms, as well as growth and venture investors.Utilizing our extensive network, our employer solutions are tailored to assist our clients in attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent for today’s needs, as well as for transition and succession planning. Our associates are industry specialists, with a unique combination of business and consulting experience. We understand the consulting environment's distinctive culture, which sets us apart from generalist search firms.The company began as an executive search firm dedicated to the professional services market. Over the last three decades, we’ve grown into one of the most respected search firms with an extensive portfolio of employers and job seekers. Our relationships with industry-specific business and human resources experts helped to expand our services to include board of director appointments, succession planning, and industry and competitor intelligence. We also serve in an introductory role for mergers and acquisitions.With more than 30 years of experience, we know the architecture, environmental and civil engineering markets. We have cultivated long-lasting relationships with our network of experienced professionals while fostering connections with tomorrow’s leaders.

In 2007 Carol co-founded A/E/P Central, LLC, owner and operator of CivilEngineeringCentral.com, a niche job board catering exclusively to the civil engineering industry. What initially started as a job board and resume database has evolved into a community which provides avenues and outlets for discussions relevant to the civil engineering industry; in particular as it relates to the overall job market, the employment process and the work environment. CivilEngineeringCentral.com is AEP’s flagship site.CivilEngineeringCentral.com (CEC) is a niche job board and resume database devoted exclusively to the civil engineering community—from the professionals who visit the site, to the companies, agencies or recruiters who advertise job opportunities on the site.CivilEngineeringCentral.com is handled by a robust database which matches the needs of employers and professionals, including powerful search, data management, and automatic notification features.Our keys to success are marketing and networking, responsiveness and quality. Over time, CivilEngineeringCentral.com will continue to expand its strategic partnerships with civil engineering based organizations. It also promotes events, conferences, and information that specifically impact the civil engineering community.