We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Recruiting Manager, Engineering and Construction to join a leading Company located in the Tysons Corner, VA surrounding area.
**US Citizenship is required.**
Recruiting Manager, Engineering & Construction to lead technical recruitment efforts for high-impact engineering and electrical construction projects across mission-critical, secure, and infrastructure-intensive environments. This individual will oversee full-cycle recruitment, manage a team of recruiters, and partner directly with operational leaders to meet aggressive project staffing demands—especially for engineering, project management, and physical design professionals.
This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments and understands the complexities of electrical construction, systems integration, in the commercial sector, and government contracting.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute targeted recruiting strategies for engineering leaders, project leaders, and also electrical engineers, power systems specialists, commissioning engineers, BIM modelers, and superintendents.
- Partner with Engineering, Construction, and Project Delivery leaders to understand staffing needs across ongoing and upcoming projects.
- Anticipate hiring surges tied to project ramp-ups and align talent pipelines accordingly.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive and senior leadership, hiring managers on labor market trends, role scoping, and job description development.
- Participate in resource planning meetings and weekly staffing huddles for major programs (e.g., commercial, federal, data center, hospitals, and airport projects).
- Maintain strong cross-functional relationships with the SBU SVP, Vice Presidents, Engineering Leaders, Project Leaders, Field HR, Project Controls, and Operations.
- Manage and mentor a team of recruiters and sourcing specialists assigned to technical disciplines.
- Monitor workload, performance metrics, and candidate experience KPIs.
- Provide regular training on recruiting best practices and compliance in federal contracting environments.
- Oversee job postings, resume screening, technical assessments, interview coordination, and offer negotiations.
- Ensure candidate pipelines align with role requirements including software proficiency (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP), licenses (e.g., PE), or security clearance eligibility.
- Leverage ATS (e.g., Workday or iCIMS) to track requisitions, candidate stages, and time-to-fill benchmarks.
- Establish sourcing channels through universities, military transition programs, technical trade schools, and industry associations.
- Drive initiatives focused on hiring cleared professionals and supporting diverse, skilled trades and engineering communities.
- Represent at career fairs, hiring events, and campus recruiting engagements.
- Ensure adherence to OFCCP, EEO, and internal corporate policies.
- Generate recruiting dashboards and reports, presenting data-driven insights to executive leadership.
- Oversee audit readiness for government and federal contract recruiting requirements.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, with at least 3 years managing technical hiring for engineering or construction roles. Prior experience hiring in a federal contracting, defense, or large-scale construction environment preferred.
- Familiarity with roles such as Electrical Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, Physical Designer, BIM Coordinator, and Electrical Superintendent.
- Strong command of recruiting tools and systems (ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Requisition Analytics).
- Deep understanding of talent market dynamics in electrical construction, engineering, and manufacturing.
- Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
- Consultative approach to hiring and workforce planning.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results in a matrixed organization.
Desired Qualifications:
- AIRS or SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential.
- PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP.
- Clearance eligibility or current Secret clearance.