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M.C. Dean, Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Recruiting Manager, Engineering & Construction

McLean, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

M.C. Dean, Inc. is a leading integrator of complex electrical systems for mission-critical projects in various sectors. The Recruiting Manager will lead technical recruitment efforts for engineering and electrical construction projects, overseeing the recruitment of senior engineering leaders and project leaders while managing a team of recruiters to meet staffing demands.

Information Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Has direct self-recruited experience 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

Relationship development and nurture of a broad range of personalities, SVP, VPs, and many Directors

Work with all hiring managers to ensure that in advance of the candidate’s start date the right assets are ordered (eg laptop, iPad, vehicle, etc.) as well as clearance applications

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

Drive initiatives focused on hiring critical infrastructure electrical construction leadership professional roles such as project leaders, engineering leaders, project engineers, project managers all levels, design engineers

Manages the usage of external recruitment firms and advises hiring managers and HR management on where such services are best utilized and how to effectively manage costs and qualitative delivery

Establish sourcing channels through Niche engineering and project management channels that include associations, social media, job boards, and any method that yields senior engineering leaders and senior project leaders

Represent M.C. Dean at career fairs, hiring events, and campus recruiting engagements as required

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 OFCCP, EEOC

Qualification

Technical recruitmentElectrical engineeringTalent acquisition strategyProject managementATS proficiencyBIM coordinationHigh-voltage constructionConsultative approachTeam-buildingData-driven insightsCompliance knowledgeTraining on best practicesResource planningLeadership abilitiesCommunication skillsAdaptabilityProblem-solvingRelationship development

Required

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

8+ years of progressive experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, with at least 3 years managing technical hiring for engineering or construction roles

Experience hiring in engineering & construction industry for large-scale high-voltage electrical construction environment in critical infrastructure industry (data centers, hospitals, airports)

Deep expertise with roles recruiting for Senior Engineering Leaders, Senior Project Leaders

Deep understanding of Electrical Engineers, 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

Direct self-recruited experience for engineering leaders, project leaders, and also electrical engineers, power systems specialists, commissioning engineers, BIM modelers, and superintendents

Preferred

Prior experience hiring in adjacent industries such as Power Generation and Energy Infrastructure, Industrial & Process facilities for large-scale high-voltage electrical construction environment preferred

AIRS or SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential

PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP

Clearance eligibility or current Secret clearance