Technical Recruiter, Senior - Life Safety Group (LSG)

M.C. Dean, Inc • Tysons, VA

11d • 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 identifies, attracts, assesses, and hires professionals across the Fire Alarm and Life Safety industry. The recruiter partners with hiring managers and business leadership to develop targeted recruiting strategies, maintain candidate pipelines, and support current and future workforce requirements.

The role manages full-cycle recruiting for technical and leadership positions, including Fire Alarm Deputy Project Leaders, Project Leaders, Project Managers, Engineers, and Commissioning professionals. It requires evaluating candidates’ technical qualifications and construction experience, understanding fire alarm systems and project delivery, and recruiting professionals who support design-build, installation, commissioning, inspection, service, and maintenance work.

The Senior Technical Recruiter develops sourcing strategies, provides market intelligence, coordinates interviews and offers, maintains applicant tracking records, monitors recruiting metrics, and collaborates with HR and compliance teams. The position is based onsite in Tysons, Virginia, with occasional travel to project sites or recruiting events.

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 supporting 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 positions.
• Familiarity with construction terminology such as RFIs, submittals, change orders, blueprints, commissioning, and project scheduling.
• Ability to identify and engage passive candidates in specialized technical markets.
• Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Boolean searches, professional networks, and industry-specific resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills with candidates, hiring managers, and business leaders.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail, with the 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, and travel occasionally to project sites or recruiting events.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Previous recruiting experience specifically within the Fire Alarm and Life Safety industry.
• Experience supporting electrical contractors, fire protection contractors, systems integrators, or design-build construction organizations.
• 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 roles within the Life Safety Group.
• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines for Fire Alarm Deputy Project Leaders, Fire Alarm Project Leaders, Project Managers, Engineers, and Commissioning professionals.
• Identify and recruit candidates experienced in fire alarm design, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, inspection, service, and maintenance.
• Source professionals with experience in fire alarm detection systems, special hazard suppression systems, electronic security, industrial controls, and building automation.
• Evaluate candidates’ technical qualifications, construction industry experience, project leadership capabilities, and fit with position requirements.
• Screen candidates to assess experience, technical competencies, communication skills, career objectives, and compensation expectations.
• Apply knowledge of fire alarm and life safety project requirements, including relevant codes, certifications, technical qualifications, and construction processes.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, professional networks, industry associations, referrals, and other recruiting platforms.
• Identify candidates at competing 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 understand staffing requirements.
• Conduct intake meetings to establish qualifications, project experience, certifications, and candidate expectations.
• Provide market intelligence on talent availability, compensation trends, recruiting challenges, and sourcing strategies.
• Present qualified candidates with summaries of technical experience and project qualifications.
• Coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and communicate consistently throughout the hiring 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.
• Collaborate 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 a professional candidate experience through timely communication and follow-up.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development through technical training, certifications, and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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