MEP Construction Sourcer

HITT Contracting Inc.•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT. MEP Construction Sourcer Job Description: HITT Contracting is seeking a highly skilled and proactive MEP Construction Sourcer to join our growing recruitment team and support one of the most critical and specialized areas of our business. This role may be based out of our Headquarters in Falls Church, VA or in our Dallas, TX regional office. This role reports to HITT’s Construction Recruiting Manager and will play an important role in elevating sourcing capability, market insight, and recruiting strategy across the broader team. As HITT continues to expand its national footprint and take on increasingly complex projects within our Mission Critical portfolio, the demand for specialized mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) talent has grown significantly. This role is a key investment in strengthening our ability to identify, engage, and attract top-tier MEP professionals to support these projects across the country. This position is designed to deepen our team’s capability in proactive sourcing, market mapping, and pipeline development for hard-to-fill, high-impact roles. You will serve as a subject matter expert in the MEP talent market—bringing insight, strategy, and creativity to how we identify, engage, and ultimately hire specialized talent nationwide. The ideal candidate brings prior recruiting and/or sourcing experience within the construction industry and has a strong interest or background in MEP or other technical disciplines. You are energized by the challenge of finding and engaging niche talent, particularly passive candidates, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. You are naturally curious, persistent, and relationship-driven, with strong judgment and the ability to build credibility with both candidates and hiring leaders. HITT, founded in 1937 as a small family business, has grown into one of the nation’s top 10 largest general contractors. With deep roots in the Washington, DC area and a rapidly expanding presence across the United States, HITT’s growth is driven by our clients and built on strong, lasting relationships with partners and subcontractors. Today, our 2,200+ construction professionals deliver a full range of services, including base building construction, renovations, corporate interior fit-outs, service, and emergency work. With annual revenues of $13 billion, HITT is about more than construction—we are building dreams, shaping possibilities, and defining the places where people live, work, and connect.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
3–5+ years of recruiting and/or sourcing experience, with required experience supporting construction or related industries (e.g., general contracting, engineering, or building trades)
Direct experience recruiting or sourcing for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) roles strongly preferred; candidates with demonstrated success in this space will be prioritized
Demonstrated success sourcing and hiring for hard-to-fill or specialized roles
Strong sourcing expertise required, including LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced Boolean search techniques
Proven ability to identify, engage, and build relationships with passive candidates
Strong understanding of the construction industry or ability to quickly develop technical acumen in MEP disciplines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and trust with both candidates and hiring managers
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience using an ATS required; Workday experience strongly preferred
Comfortable working in an in-office environment, with four days on-site required

Nice To Haves

Experience developing targeted sourcing or recruiting campaigns and partnering with stakeholders (e.g., HR leadership, Marketing) on employer branding or talent attraction strategies preferred
Data-driven mindset with the ability to use insights to inform recruiting strategy
Collaborative, proactive, and resourceful approach to problem-solving

Responsibilities

Lead full cycle recruiting for MEP-focused roles across HITT’s national footprint, with an emphasis on hard-to-fill and highly technical positions supporting our Mission Critical and other complex project types
Partner with hiring managers in MEP and regional business unit leadership to understand evolving MEP talent needs, including those tied to large-scale, technically complex projects nationwide
Deliver a high-quality, relationship-driven candidate experience, particularly for passive and highly sought-after candidates
Serve as a credible and knowledgeable point of contact for candidates, effectively representing HITT’s projects, culture, and value proposition
Maintain consistent communication and engagement throughout the recruiting process, ensuring transparency and trust
Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive MEP talent across targeted markets, competitors, and regions
Conduct talent mapping and pipeline development for key roles, geographies, and project types, with a strong focus on Mission Critical work
Leverage advanced sourcing techniques (Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, referrals, and industry groups) to build diverse and high-quality candidate pipelines
Build and maintain long-term relationships with MEP professionals, creating a network that extends beyond immediate hiring needs
Provide insight into talent availability, compensation trends, and competitor activity to inform hiring strategy, workforce planning, and targeted recruiting campaigns
Develop and execute targeted recruiting campaigns to attract specialized MEP talent across key markets and project types
Partner with HR leadership and Marketing to strengthen HITT’s position as an employer of choice for MEP professionals, including messaging, outreach strategies, and talent engagement approaches
Conduct competitive and market analysis to understand talent availability, competitor positioning, and emerging trends within MEP and Mission Critical hiring
Use market insights and data to inform recruiting strategy, influence hiring decisions, and proactively address talent gaps
Contribute to the development of targeted outreach and engagement strategies that resonate with highly specialized and passive candidate populations
Support the development of an early career pipeline for MEP talent, partnering with campus recruiting to build awareness, engagement, and entry-level pathways into HITT
Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers by aligning on role requirements, candidate profiles, and search strategy upfront
Provide guidance on market realities, candidate expectations, and competitive positioning—particularly within specialized MEP and Mission Critical talent markets
Influence hiring decisions through thoughtful candidate evaluation, feedback synthesis, and market perspective
Manage requisitions in Workday, ensuring accurate and timely tracking of candidate activity and hiring progress
Coordinate interview processes, feedback collection, and offer execution with a high level of organization and attention to detail
Partner with the broader recruiting team to share sourcing strategies, tools, and best practices, serving as a go-to resource and helping elevate overall team capability in proactive, strategic sourcing
Support employer branding and targeted outreach efforts specific to MEP and technical talent communities