Recruiting Manager Engineering & Construction

Our client is seeking an experienced Recruiting Manager, Engineering & Construction to lead technical recruitment efforts for high-impact engineering and electrical construction projects.

This individual will oversee primary recruiting for Senior Engineering Leaders and Senior Project Leaders, while also managing a team of recruiters and partnering with operational leaders to meet aggressive project staffing demands.

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, and government contracting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted recruiting strategies for engineering leaders, project leaders, and technical specialists (e.g., electrical engineers, power systems engineers, commissioning engineers, BIM modelers, and superintendents).

• Partner with engineering, construction, and project delivery leaders to anticipate staffing surges and align talent pipelines accordingly.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on labor market trends, role scoping, and workforce planning.

• Manage, mentor, and train a team of recruiters and sourcing specialists.

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment including job postings, resume review, assessments, interviews, and offer negotiations.

• Ensure compliance with OFCCP, EEO, and federal contracting requirements.

• Track performance metrics and generate recruiting dashboards and reports for executive leadership.

• Represent the company at hiring events, career fairs, and campus recruiting engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

• 7+ years of progressive recruiting/talent acquisition experience, with at least 3 years managing technical hiring for engineering or construction roles.

• Prior experience in federal contracting, defense, or large-scale construction environments preferred.

• Strong expertise recruiting for Senior Engineering Leaders, Senior Project Leaders, and technical roles such as electrical engineers and BIM coordinators.

• Proficiency with ATS platforms (e.g., Workday, iCIMS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and requisition analytics.

• Excellent leadership, relationship-building, and workforce planning skills.

• Clearance eligibility or current Secret clearance preferred.

• Professional certifications (AIRS, SHRM, PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) a plus.

Application Process

If your experience matches the description above, submit your resume, and one of our recruiters will be in touch to tell you more about the position and learn more about your experience and aspirations.

If your experience does not match this job description, we still encourage you to reach out to one of our recruiters, so we can learn about your professional aspirations for future job openings.

About Bemana

Bemana provides recruitment services to companies in the equipment and industrial sectors while also helping job seekers advance their careers with companies that share their values. Through a rigorous selection and interviewing process, we are focused on growing companies with employees that are committed to their mission and passionate about their products and services.

Welcome to Bemana and we look forward to getting to know more about you.

Referral Program

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