Recruiting Manager, Engineering & Construction

M.C. Dean, Inc • Tysons, VA

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About The Position

M.C. Dean is a leading integrator of complex electrical systems for mission-critical, secure, and infrastructure-intensive projects—often in sectors such as government, healthcare, data centers, transportation, and defense. The Recruiting Manager plays a pivotal role in identifying and acquiring talent that can operate in this highly technical, deadline-driven, and compliance-intensive environment. M.C. Dean is seeking an experienced Recruiting Manager, Engineering & Construction to lead technical recruitment efforts for high-impact engineering and electrical construction projects across mission-critical, secure, and infrastructure-intensive environments. This individual will oversee the primary recruiting for Senior Engineering Leaders, and Senior Project Leaders. Additionally, this individual will lead full-cycle recruitment, manage a team of recruiters, and partner directly with operational leaders to meet aggressive project staffing demands—especially for engineering, project management, and physical design professionals. 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, in the critical infrastructure commercial sector, and government contracting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in recruiting or talent acquisition.
• At least 3 years managing technical hiring for engineering or construction roles.
• Prior experience hiring in a federal contracting, defense, or large-scale construction environment preferred.
• Deep expertise with roles recruiting for Senior Engineering Leaders, Senior Project Leaders.
• Strong command of recruiting tools and systems (ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Requisition Analytics).
• Deep understanding of talent market dynamics in electrical construction, engineering, and manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

• AIRS or SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP.
• Clearance eligibility or current Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted recruiting strategies for engineering leaders, project leaders, and electrical engineers.
• 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 on labor market trends, role scoping, and job description development.
• Manage and mentor a team of recruiters and sourcing specialists assigned to technical disciplines.
• Oversee job postings, resume screening, technical assessments, interview coordination, and offer negotiations.
• Drive initiatives focused on hiring cleared professionals and supporting diverse, skilled trades and engineering communities.
• Ensure adherence to OFCCP, EEO, and internal corporate policies.
• Generate recruiting dashboards and reports, presenting data-driven insights to executive leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees