Sr. Sourcing Specialist

Ryan Companies Inc.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist to lead top-of-funnel talent identification and pipeline development across Construction, Real Estate Development, and Architecture & Engineering (A+E).

You will mine networks, build talent pools in Workday, and partner with TA leaders to meet hiring goals. The role emphasizes proactive outreach, stakeholder collaboration, and an exceptional candidate experience across multiple regions and roles such as Superintendents, PMs,

Qualifications

• 6+ years of dedicated talent sourcing or full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience identifying and engaging talent within Commercial Construction, Real Estate Development, or Architecture & Engineering (A+E).
• Mastery of LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search logic, CRM systems, and enterprise ATS (e.g., Workday).
• Understanding of construction lifecycles and key operational roles (Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, Architect, MEP Engineer).
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to craft high‑conversion outreach.

Responsibilities

• Mine social media, platforms, and databases to uncover passive talent.
• Develop and execute advanced Boolean searches and market-mapping.
• Build and nurture talent pools in CRM/ATS to support current and future needs.
• Provide market intelligence on hiring trends and compensation benchmarks.
• Craft personalized candidate outreach highlighting Ryan’s culture and value proposition.
• Coordinate handoffs between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers; ensure a smooth process.
• Maintain data integrity and regular pipeline reporting.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Pipeline development

Boolean search

CRM management

LinkedIn Recruiter

Candidate engagement

Stakeholder collaboration

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field

Tools

Workday

CRM

ATS (e.g., Workday)

Job description

**Job Description:**Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a proactive, highly motivated, and results-driven **Sr. Sourcing Specialist** to join our Talent Acquisition team. In this critical role, you will champion top-of-funnel candidate identification, engagement, and talent pipeline strategies across our fully integrated platform—spanning Construction, Real Estate Development, and Architecture & Engineering (A+E). As our dedicated sourcing partner, you will identify, engage, and nurture relationships with high-caliber passive talent for Construction, Real Estate Development, and Architecture & Engineering (A+E). Core searches include Field Operations (Superintendents, Field Coordinators, Safety Managers), Project Management (Project Managers, Project Executives, Estimators), and Design/Engineering professionals (Architects, Structural Engineers, MEP Coordinators). Working in close partnership with Full-Cycle Recruiters and Construction/A+E Leadership, you will serve as Ryan’s brand ambassador in the market, converting passive industry talent into valued team members.**To be successful in this role you will have:**Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development* **Proactive Talent Identification:** Mine social media, professional networking platforms, trade associations, and talent databases (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Google X-Ray, Handshake) to uncover top passive talent in commercial construction and design disciplines.* **Advanced Sourcing Methodologies:** Develop and execute sophisticated Boolean search strings, market-mapping techniques, and competitive talent intelligence to locate niche, hard-to-find technical and operational talent.* **Talent Communities & CRM Management:** Build, categorize, and actively nurture talent pools within our CRM and ATS (Workday) to support both active immediate hiring needs and strategic future project demands.* **Market Intelligence & Research:** Monitor industry hiring trends, competitor organizational structures, regional labor market conditions, and compensation benchmarks across our operating regions.Candidate Engagement & Outreach* **Personalized Outreach Campaigns:** Craft persuasive, compelling candidate outreach communications that articulate Ryan’s distinct company culture, integrated project delivery model, and value proposition.* **Initial Screening & Qualification:** Conduct initial discovery calls and phone screenings to assess candidate interest, technical background, career aspirations, and cultural alignment.* **Relationship Nurturing:** Establish warm relationships with prospective candidates early, maintaining regular touchpoints over months and years to ensure Ryan remains top-of-mind when they are ready to explore new opportunities.* **Candidate Experience:** Ensure every prospect receives an exceptional, transparent, and respectful experience representing Ryan Companies from the very first interaction.Stakeholder Collaboration & Workflow Integration* **Strategic Partnership with TA & Leadership:** Partner closely with Talent Acquisition Managers, Recruiters, and regional Construction/A+E Leaders to calibrate job profiles, review pipeline metrics, and adjust sourcing strategies in real time.* **Referral Generation:** Proactively engage internal construction teams, project sites, and design studios to source employee referrals and maximize organic talent networks.* **Handoff Coordination:** Coordinate seamless introductions and interview scheduling between qualified prospects, assigned recruiters, and hiring managers to sustain momentum throughout the recruitment lifecycle.* **Data Integrity & Reporting:** Maintain meticulous candidate tracking records in Workday/CRM, delivering regular updates on sourcing volume, conversion rates, and pipeline health.**To be successful in this role you will have:*** **Experience:** Minimum of 6+ years of dedicated talent sourcing or full-cycle recruiting experience.* **Industry Focus:** Proven experience identifying and engaging talent within Commercial Construction, Real Estate Development, or Architecture and Engineering (A+E).* **Technical Sourcing Capabilities:** Demonstrated mastery of LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search logic, candidate relationship management systems (CRM), and enterprise Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Workday).* **Construction Knowledge:** Working understanding of commercial construction lifecycles, project delivery methods (Design-Build, CM at Risk, General Contracting), and key operational roles (Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, Architect, MEP Engineer).* **Communication Skills:** Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities with demonstrated success in crafting customized, high-conversion candidate outreach.* **Drive & Organization:** Self-starter mindset with strong organizational habits, capable of prioritizing multiple urgent searches across diverse geographic regions.* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Construction Management, or equivalent practical experience.* Prior experience sourcing for large national general contractors, design-build firms, or multidisciplinary real estate development organizations.* Familiarity with campus/early-career pipeline initiatives and regional staffing recovery strategies.* Experience utilizing candidate outreach tools, automated campaign sequencers, or AI-assisted recruitment platforms.**Eligibility:**Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S. **Benefits:*** Competitive Salary* Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits* Retirement and Savings Benefits* Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts* Life Insurance* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability* Educational Assistance* Paid Time Off (PTO)* Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs* Family Planning & Parenting Benefits* Employee Discount Programs* Pet insurance* Charitable Donation Matching* Volunteer Time Off (VTO)* Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)*Disclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.*