Sourcer - Mission Critical
- ID: 2026-12554
- Job Location: US-VA-Herndon
- Type: Regular Full-Time
- Category/Department: P&C - Talent Acquisition
- Additional Locations: US-MA-Boston
Overview
The Sourcer will be tasked to identify, engage, and attract top-tier talent across all of Suffolk's Mission Critical operations. In this role, this person will partner directly with recruiting team members and hiring managers to build proactive candidate pipelines for high-demand Mission Critical roles including Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Field Operations staff, and other positions across the US.
This role requires an on-site presence four days a week in our Herndon, VA or Boston, MA office.
Responsibilities
- Pipeline Strategy & Sourcing: Utilize advanced sourcing techniques (LinkedIn Recruiter, AI, construction industry databases, trade associations, and networking platforms) to identify passive candidates for current and future hiring needs.
- Candidate Engagement: Cold-outreach and initial phone screens to evaluate candidate alignment with open roles, project scopes, experience level, and cultural fit.
- Hiring Partner Alignment: Collaborate closely with internal recruiters and Mission Critical leaders to understand project timelines, job requirements, and market dynamics.
- Market Intelligence: Monitor nation-wide construction trends, competitive landscape, and labor market data to inform talent acquisition strategies and salary benchmarks.
- ATS & CRM Management: Maintain active candidate records, talent pools, and pipeline metrics within our Applicant Tracking System to support consistent data integrity.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- 2+ years of candidate sourcing experience.
- Hands-on experience with ATS systems (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse, Lever) and sourcing platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a track record of effectively engaging passive candidates.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using iCIMS.
- 2 to 3 years of dedicated talent sourcing or recruiting experience, specifically within the construction, engineering, or trades sectors.
- Experience using AI as a sourcing tool.
Necessary Attributes
- Possess and demonstrate Suffolk's Core Values of Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism and Caring.
- Be resilient and adaptable to evolution in the industry and markets.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills are necessary, along with an ability to be self-directed.
- Be detail-oriented, focused, and thoughtful in driving action.