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We have an outstanding career opportunity for aRecruiting Manager, Engineering and Construction to join a leading Company located in theTysons Corner, VAsurrounding 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.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance