Technical Recruiter, Senior - Life Safety Group (LSG)

M.C. Dean • Tysons, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to support its Life Safety Group (LSG) within the Critical Infrastructure Solutions business unit. This onsite, office-based position in Tysons, Virginia, identifies, attracts, assesses, and hires specialized technical and leadership talent across the Fire Alarm and Life Safety industry. The recruiter partners with hiring managers and business leadership to develop recruiting strategies, maintain candidate pipelines, and support current and anticipated workforce needs for complex design-build, installation, commissioning, inspection, service, and maintenance projects.

The role manages full-cycle recruiting for positions such as Fire Alarm Deputy Project Leaders, Project Leaders, Project Managers, Engineers, and commissioning professionals. It requires the ability to understand fire alarm systems, construction project delivery, relevant codes and certifications, and technical qualifications; assess candidates’ experience and capabilities; and provide hiring teams with market intelligence and detailed candidate summaries. The recruiter also coordinates interviews, offers, onboarding, recruiting documentation, compliance activities, and recruiting metrics while providing a timely, professional candidate experience.

The position requires onsite work in Tysons, VA, with occasional travel to project sites or recruiting events. The listed pay range is $94,000–$117,500 per year.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of technical recruiting experience; experience supporting electrical construction, fire alarm, fire protection, life safety, or related engineering and construction industries is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting technical professionals, project leaders, engineering personnel, and specialized construction talent.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment for multiple positions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of fire alarm systems and the Life Safety industry, including design, installation, testing, commissioning, inspection, service, and maintenance.
• Experience recruiting Fire Alarm Project Managers, Project Leaders, Engineers, or Programmers.
• Ability to evaluate candidates’ experience managing fire alarm construction projects, including budgets, schedules, labor resources, and deliverables.
• Understanding of NICET certifications and their relevance to technical and leadership roles.
• Familiarity with construction terminology, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, blueprints, commissioning, and project scheduling.
• Ability to identify and engage passive candidates in specialized technical markets.
• Sourcing proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Boolean searches, professional networks, and industry-specific resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with recruiting and operational teams.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, Microsoft Office, and recruiting reporting tools.
• Ability to work onsite in Tysons, Virginia, with occasional travel to project sites or recruiting events.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience will be considered.
• Ability to perform the described physical and communication activities, including extended computer use and sitting, reaching, finger dexterity, listening, speaking, reading, and understanding spoken communication and written information.

Nice To Haves

• Previous recruiting experience specifically in the Fire Alarm and Life Safety industry.
• Experience supporting electrical contractors, fire protection contractors, systems integrators, or design-build construction organizations.
• An established professional network of Fire Alarm Project Leaders, Engineers, Technicians, and other Life Safety professionals.
• Familiarity with Siemens, Simplex, Notifier, Edwards/EST, Honeywell, and other fire alarm systems.
• Experience recruiting candidates with NICET certifications and experience in NFPA-regulated environments.
• Experience supporting government, federal, mission-critical, or other highly regulated construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for specialized technical and leadership positions within the Life Safety Group.
• Build and maintain qualified candidate pipelines for Fire Alarm Deputy Project Leaders, Fire Alarm Project Leaders, Project Managers, Engineers, and commissioning professionals.
• Identify and recruit candidates with relevant experience in fire alarm design, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, inspection, service, and maintenance.
• Source candidates experienced in fire alarm detection, special hazard suppression, electronic security, industrial controls, and building automation.
• Assess candidates’ technical qualifications, construction experience, project leadership abilities, communication skills, career objectives, compensation expectations, and fit for role requirements.
• Apply knowledge of large-scale Fire Alarm and Life Safety construction projects, including project teams, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and contract deliverables, to evaluate candidates.
• Recognize relevant candidate knowledge of IBC, NEC, and NFPA codes, NICET certifications, system programming, estimating, construction drawings, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and commissioning.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies and use recruiting platforms, professional networks, industry associations, referrals, and other resources to find qualified candidates.
• Identify talent from contractors, systems integrators, fire protection companies, and related engineering and construction organizations.
• Track recruiting activity, candidate engagement, pipeline development, and hiring progress.
• Partner with Life Safety Group leadership, project management teams, and hiring managers to establish staffing requirements and candidate expectations.
• Conduct intake meetings and provide market intelligence on talent availability, compensation trends, recruiting challenges, and sourcing strategies.
• Present qualified candidates with summaries of relevant technical experience and project qualifications; coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and communicate throughout the process.
• Support workforce planning and anticipated project staffing requirements.
• Manage recruiting from sourcing and screening through interviews, selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination.
• Maintain accurate applicant tracking system records and recruiting documentation.
• Work with HR and compliance teams to align recruiting practices with OFCCP requirements and company policies.
• Support candidates through applicable security clearance eligibility and pre-employment processes.
• Monitor recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, pipeline activity, interview conversion, and hiring outcomes.
• Provide candidates with timely communication and consistent follow-up.
• Travel occasionally to project sites or recruiting events.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development through technical training, certifications, and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative team environment and open communication with senior leadership and local management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed