Recruiter - Data Centers

Gilbane Building CompanyTampa, FL
$85,000 - $130,000Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruitment for our rapidly growing mission-critical infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of data center construction, electrical/mechanical engineering, and project delivery, serving as a talent advisor to hiring managers to secure top talent in a competitive market. The Recruiter is responsible for delivering all facets of recruiting for specific mission critical projects through a consultative approach. This is achieved through the development of local recruiting plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources as well as developing new, creative recruiting ideas. The Recruiter plays a critical role in ensuring we are hiring the best possible talent. The Recruiter may also participate in the development of strategic recruiting initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
  • 3–5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a required focus on data center construction, critical facilities, electrical construction, or heavy industrial engineering.
  • Technical Familiarity: Understanding of key roles including MEP engineers, Project Managers, and Site Superintendents within mission-critical environments.
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Understanding of recruiting principles and best practices
  • Customer service oriented, with exceptional communication skills
  • Ability to listen to understand
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
  • Self-motivated, flexible and thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Highly organized, with ability to lead and manage multiple simultaneous requisitions
  • Ability to work in a team environment, build strong relationships, influence without direct authority, and build credibility and confidence at all levels
  • Learning to influence without direct authority, and build credibility and confidence
  • Proficient in Applicant Tracking Systems such as ICIMS, LinkedIn and other sourcing tools, and data analytics tools
  • Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment including but not limited to OFCCP, EEO/AAP/VETS requirements

Nice To Haves

  • Understanding of the Data Center & Advanced Manufacturing construction marketplace, including sub-regional markets, is highly preferred

Responsibilities

  • Leads full cycle recruiting for mission critical and data center projects, including roles supporting electrical, mechanical, commissioning, and critical facilities construction.
  • Develops and maintains specialized talent pipelines for data center and critical infrastructure roles, anticipating future project demand across regions and market sectors. Maintains regular contact with possible future candidates.
  • Takes a consultative approach, collaborating with Hiring Managers to develop recruiting & selection strategies.
  • Knows the current events of local/national competitors, bringing market intel to Hiring Managers and leveraging it in the recruiting approach.
  • Leads the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position and conducts regular follow-ups with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation.
  • Maintain all pertinent applicants and interview data in the applicant tracking system and post openings in other appropriate venues.
  • Works with external recruiters as needed. Consults with Sr. Recruiter and above on contract scope changes/modifications.
  • Be an ambassador for Gilbane’s employer brand both internally and externally not only through the usage of social media but by attending local professional/industry meetings in order to develop and maintain contacts.
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
  • Travel up to 25% may be required.

Benefits

  • competitive health and welfare benefits
  • generous profit-sharing/401k plan
  • multi-dimensional training opportunities
  • award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills
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