Senior Project Recruiter - Miller Electric Company

Miller Electric Company • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Miller Electric Company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Project Recruiter to support talent acquisition initiatives across its growing operations. Reporting to the Director of Talent Management, this position serves as a strategic business partner to executive leadership, operations teams, and hiring managers, delivering recruiting solutions for complex construction projects and corporate functions.

The recruiter leads hiring for positions including Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Schedulers, Safety Professionals, Field Leadership, Skilled Trades, and other construction and operations roles. The role involves project-based workforce planning across commercial, healthcare, industrial, mission-critical, and data center projects, in both union and non-union environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting for electrical construction, specialty contracting, or mission-critical/data center projects.
• Demonstrated success recruiting project-based and leadership positions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sourcing and networking skills, including experience identifying passive candidates.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, or similar tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of electrical construction terminology, project delivery methods, and industry certifications.
• Experience recruiting in union and non-union environments, including familiarity with IBEW partnerships.
• Understanding of construction operations roles in Project Management, Estimating, Scheduling, Safety, Field Leadership, and Skilled Trades.
• Experience with the iCIMS ATS platform.
• Familiarity with workforce planning and project staffing strategies.
• Professional recruiting certifications.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Group Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors, Project Executives, and hiring managers to develop and execute recruiting strategies aligned with business objectives and project staffing demands.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination with HR.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles, including Project Managers, Estimators, Schedulers, Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, Safety Professionals, and skilled electrical trades personnel.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, referrals, networking events, databases, job boards, unions, and other recruiting channels.
• Assess candidates’ technical qualifications, leadership capabilities, project experience, safety performance, and cultural alignment.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to forecast workforce needs for upcoming projects.
• Support strategic hiring initiatives in union and non-union environments.
• Build relationships with candidates and represent Miller Electric’s brand and culture.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, recruiting metrics, and reporting within the Applicant Tracking System.
• Provide recruiting updates, pipeline reports, and market intelligence to leadership teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and applicable labor agreements.
• Support continuous improvement in recruiting processes, candidate experience, and employer branding.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance, with 100% of the premium covered by Miller Electric.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Vision plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Travel accident insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• College Coach Services.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior