TAD PGS is hiring: Recruiting Manager, Engineering and Construction in Tysons

Recruiting Manager, Engineering & Construction – Tysons Corner, VA

US Citizenship is required.

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 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 commercial sector, and government contracting.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted recruiting strategies for engineering leaders, project leaders, and also electrical engineers, power systems specialists, commissioning engineers, BIM modelers, and superintendents.
• 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, hiring managers on labor market trends, role scoping, and job description development.
• Participate in resource planning meetings and weekly staffing huddles for major programs (e.g., commercial, federal, data center, hospitals, and airport projects).
• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships with the SBU SVP, Vice Presidents, Engineering Leaders, Project Leaders, Field HR, Project Controls, and Operations.
• Manage and mentor a team of recruiters and sourcing specialists assigned to technical disciplines.
• Monitor workload, performance metrics, and candidate experience KPIs.
• Provide regular training on recruiting best practices and compliance in federal contracting environments.
• Oversee job postings, resume screening, technical assessments, interview coordination, and offer negotiations.
• Ensure candidate pipelines align with role requirements including software proficiency (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP), licenses (e.g., PE), or security clearance eligibility.
• Leverage ATS (e.g., Workday or iCIMS) to track requisitions, candidate stages, and time-to-fill benchmarks.
• Establish sourcing channels through universities, military transition programs, technical trade schools, and industry associations.
• Drive initiatives focused on hiring cleared professionals and supporting diverse, skilled trades and engineering communities.
• Represent at career fairs, hiring events, and campus recruiting engagements.
• Ensure adherence to OFCCP, EEO, and internal corporate policies.
• Generate recruiting dashboards and reports, presenting data-driven insights to executive leadership.
• Oversee audit readiness for government and federal contract recruiting requirements.

Basic Hiring Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, with 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.
• Familiarity with roles such as Electrical Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, Physical Designer, BIM Coordinator, and Electrical Superintendent.
• Strong command of recruiting tools and systems (ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Requisition Analytics).
• Deep understanding of talent market dynamics in electrical construction, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Consultative approach to hiring and workforce planning.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results in a matrixed organization.

Desired Qualifications

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

Job Requirements

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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