Suffolk Construction · 11 hours ago
Senior Director, Executive Recruiting
Boston, MA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $285K/yr
10+ years expSuffolk Construction is a national enterprise focused on building and innovating in the construction industry. They are seeking a Senior Director to lead executive and senior leadership recruiting, managing the full lifecycle from sourcing to hiring while aligning talent needs with strategic business goals.
Civil EngineeringConstructionService Industry
Responsibilities
Lead and execute executive and senior-level recruiting strategy across the organization, managing the full lifecycle from sourcing through offer and close
Partner closely with the Executive Team, Senior Leaders and HR Business Partners to understand long-term business strategy, leadership needs, and succession considerations
Develop a strategic, robust sourcing strategy that allows Suffolk to identify top talent in the market, assess their experiences and capabilities, and build relationships
Identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with passive, high-impact executive talent through targeted scouting, sourcing, networking, and relationship-based search strategies
Act as a strategic thought partner to TA and hiring leaders, developing compelling position profiles, advising on talent market dynamics, and setting realistic expectations around timing, compensation, and candidate availability
Deliver data-informed insights and strong, well-reasoned recommendations to hiring teams to support high-quality hiring decisions
Develop a robust communication/marketing strategy to articulate the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to attract high-caliber executive candidates in talent markets
Partner with Suffolk’s Marketing and Communications departments to build talent attraction strategies around company growth, news, awards, wins for campaigning outreach
Build and maintain robust executive talent pipelines aligned to current and future business priorities
Manage and influence external executive search partners as needed, ensuring alignment with internal standards, candidate experience expectations, and outcomes
Ensure a best-in-class candidate experience, maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and high-touch engagement throughout the process
Leverage recruiting technology, market intelligence, and data to drive efficiency, transparency, and continuous improvement
Maintain strong ATS data integrity and proactively share meaningful, data-driven updates with executive stakeholders
Establish credibility and trusted relationships across the business through integrity, discretion, and consistent delivery
Attract and hire diversity at the executive level to reflect organizational values and the growing complexity of the business
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure a best-in-class onboarding of hired candidates
Deliver against ambitious hiring goals in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Sponsor, Host, and/or attend Suffolk related events and A/E/C conferences to network with key talent and showcase our leadership career opportunities
Embody Suffolk’s culture and values, setting the standard for excellence, professionalism, and partnership
Qualification
Required
10–15+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience, with a minimum of 5 years of executive and senior leadership recruiting required
Bachelor's degree required
Proven experience partnering with executive leaders and navigating complex, high-stakes searches
Demonstrated ability to influence, advise, and challenge senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility
Deep expertise in executive sourcing, passive candidate engagement, and relationship-based recruiting
Experience managing and directing external executive search firms
Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-through skills
Ability to make sound decisions quickly and confidently in ambiguous environments
Collaborative, positive, and service-oriented approach
Ability to travel on occasion to industry events, regional office visits, executive meetings, and candidate connects (10-15%)
Demonstrates Suffolk's Core Values of Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring
High sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-moving environment
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving business needs
Self-starter with strong relationship-building and influencing skills
Maintains strict confidentiality and exercises exceptional discretion
Analytical and strategic thinker with the ability to structure and solve complex problems
Results-oriented and motivated by delivering measurable impact
Strong communicator who can synthesize information into clear, actionable insights
Flexible and adaptable, willing to take on a broad range of work as business needs evolve
Able to translate external talent and market trends into innovative recruiting strategies
Preferred
Combination of Executive Search firm and In-house Executive Recruiting servicing the A/E/C industry preferred
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles
Access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits
Dental, and vision insurance plans
Virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care
Generous paid time off
401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources
Company paid and voluntary life insurance
Tax deferred savings accounts
10 backup daycare days each year
Short- and long-term disability
Commuter benefits
Company
Suffolk Construction
Suffolk Construction is a construction contracting company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Fish
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jit Kee Chin
Chief Technology Officer
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