M.C. Dean, Inc. is hiring: Recruiting Manager, Engineering & Construction in McL

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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.

Background of the Individual

The Recruiting Manager’s role is not just to fill positions—but to build high-performing project teams capable of executing complex, schedule-driven, and security-sensitive electrical infrastructure. A deep understanding of the roles of engineers and physical designers, their required technical proficiencies, and the dynamic project environment is essential for successful recruitment and workforce planning.

To succeed in this role, the Recruiting Manager must go beyond generic recruitment and become a strategic partner to project delivery teams. They need to understand the demands of field operations, design standards, client expectations, and workforce logistics—and adapt recruitment approaches to attract and retain top-tier talent who thrive in the fast-paced, technically complex world of engineering & electrical construction.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Talent Acquisition
• Develop and execute targeted recruiting strategies for engineering leaders, project leaders, and related technical roles (e.g., electrical engineers, power systems specialists, commissioning engineers, BIM modelers, superintendents).
• Direct recruiting experience for engineering leaders, project leaders, and related technical roles.
• 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.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive and senior leadership, hiring managers on labor market trends, role scoping, and job description development.
• Partner with Senior Leaders: build relationships with SVPs, VPs, and Directors.
• Work with hiring managers to ensure readiness (e.g., asset provisioning and clearance applications) prior to candidate start dates.
• Participate in resource planning and staffing meetings for major programs.
• Maintain cross-functional relationships with senior leaders and HR partners.
• Team Leadership
• Manage and mentor a team of recruiters and sourcing specialists in technical disciplines.
• Monitor workload, performance metrics, and candidate experience KPIs.
• Provide regular training on recruiting best practices and compliance in federal contracting environments.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment Execution
• Oversee job postings, resume screening, technical assessments, interview coordination, and offer negotiations.
• Ensure candidate pipelines align with role requirements (e.g., software proficiency, licenses, clearance eligibility).
• Leverage ATS (e.g., Workday or iCIMS) to track requisitions, candidate stages, and time-to-fill benchmarks.
• Talent Pipeline Development
• Drive initiatives focused on hiring cleared professionals and supporting diverse engineering communities.
• Manage external recruitment firms and advise on cost-effective, high-delivery approaches.
• Establish sourcing channels through niche engineering and project management networks, associations, social media, and job boards for senior leaders.
• Represent M.C. Dean at career fairs, hiring events, and campus recruiting engagements as required.
• Compliance and Reporting
• Ensure adherence to OFCCP, EEO, and internal policies.
• Generate recruiting dashboards and reports for executive leadership.
• Oversee audit readiness for government and federal contract recruiting requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 7+ years in recruiting or talent acquisition, with at least 3 years managing technical hiring for engineering or construction roles. Federal contracting, defense, or large-scale construction experience preferred.
• Technical & Functional Skills
• Deep expertise in recruiting for Senior Engineering Leaders and Senior Project Leaders.
• Understanding of roles such as Electrical Engineers, Power Systems Engineers, Physical Designers, BIM Coordinators, and Electrical Superintendents.
• Strong command of recruiting tools and systems (ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, analytics).
• Knowledge of talent market dynamics in electrical construction, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Soft Skills
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities; consultative approach to hiring and workforce planning.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results in a matrixed organization.

Preferred Certifications

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

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Industries: Design Services

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