Senior Strategic Sourcer, Skilled Trades

ABM industries; Irving (IA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM is hiring a Senior Strategic Sourcer, Skilled Trades to support high-priority and difficult-to-fill hiring skilled trades needs within Manufacturing, Electrical Power Services, Critical Facilities, and Data Centers through advanced sourcing strategy, proactive talent identification, passive candidate outreach, and pipeline development.

This role serves as a sourcing subject matter expert and partners closely with recruiters and hiring teams to deliver qualified candidates, talent maps, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in sourcing for skilled trades.
• Advanced experience sourcing passive talent for hard-to-fill roles.
• Strong command of LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Boolean search, resume databases, CRM tools, ATS, and sourcing platforms.
• Ability to assess candidate skills, experience, and compensation expectations.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder partnership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute advanced sourcing strategies for specialized, high-priority, and difficult-to-fill roles.
• Identify, engage, and qualify passive candidates through multiple sourcing channels.
• Build and maintain targeted talent pipelines and talent communities for current and future hiring needs.
• Partner with recruiters to understand role requirements, candidate profiles, market challenges, and hiring priorities.
• Conduct market research to identify target companies, talent availability, competitor hiring activity, and geographic considerations.
• Create targeted outreach messaging to improve passive candidate engagement and response rates.
• Partner with Talent Intelligence Analyst and Recruitment Marketing Specialist to provide recruiters with qualified candidate leads, talent market insights, and recommended sourcing approaches.
• Track sourcing activity, candidate conversion, response rates, and pipeline progress.
• Support diversity sourcing efforts through intentional market mapping and inclusive outreach strategies.
• Mentor the Portfolio Sourcers by sharing tools, techniques, search strings, outreach strategies, and best practices.
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen sourcing productivity and candidate quality.
• Serve as a resource for complex searches and specialized sourcing challenges.
• Contribute to sourcing reporting and leadership updates as needed.

Skills

Advanced sourcing

Passive candidate outreach

Talent pipeline development

Market research

Stakeholder collaboration

People mentoring

Project leadership

Technical hiring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed

Boolean search

CRM tools

Applicant tracking systems

Sourcing platforms

Resume databases

Job description

ABM is hiring a Senior Strategic Sourcer, Skilled Trades to support high-priority and difficult-to-fill hiring skilled trades needs within Manufacturing, Electrical Power Services, Critical Facilities, and Data Centers through advanced sourcing strategy, proactive talent identification, passive candidate outreach, and pipeline development. This role serves as a sourcing subject matter expert and partners closely with recruiters and hiring teams to deliver qualified candidates, talent maps, and market insight for critical roles.

This will be a Hybrid Role (in-office Mon-Thu) located at 2020 Westridge Drive, Irving TX 75038.

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2026 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

• Develop and execute advanced sourcing strategies for specialized, high-priority, and difficult-to-fill roles.
• Identify, engage, and qualify passive candidates through multiple sourcing channels.
• Build and maintain targeted talent pipelines and talent communities for current and future hiring needs.
• Partner with recruiters to understand role requirements, candidate profiles, market challenges, and hiring priorities.
• Conduct market research to identify target companies, talent availability, competitor hiring activity, and geographic considerations.
• Create targeted outreach messaging to improve passive candidate engagement and response rates.
• Partner with Talent Intelligence Analyst and Recruitment Marketing Specialist to provide recruiters with qualified candidate leads, talent market insights, and recommended sourcing approaches.
• Track sourcing activity, candidate conversion, response rates, and pipeline progress.
• Support diversity sourcing efforts through intentional market mapping and inclusive outreach strategies.
• Mentor the Portfolio Sourcers by sharing tools, techniques, search strings, outreach strategies, and best practices.
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen sourcing productivity and candidate quality.
• Serve as a resource for complex searches and specialized sourcing challenges.
• Contribute to sourcing reporting and leadership updates as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience
• Advanced experience sourcing passive talent for hard-to-fill or specialized roles.
• Strong command of LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Boolean search, resume databases, CRM tools, applicant tracking systems, and sourcing platforms.
• Ability to conduct initial candidate qualifications and assess skills, experience, interest, availability, and compensation expectations.
• Strong communication, research, relationship-building, and stakeholder partnership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple searches with urgency, quality, and accuracy.
• Experience supporting technical, skilled trades or specialized hiring.
• Ability to lead functional projects or sourcing initiatives with limited guidance.

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you’ll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you’re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.

For more information, visit www.abm.com