Contract Recruiter – AEC Industry

Gannett Fleming

. Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand hiring priorities and workforce needs.

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40 - $50 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in full-cycle recruiting, particularly within the AEC industry, with a focus on Power, Energy, and Water sectors. Proficient in developing sourcing strategies, candidate assessments, and maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Recruiting ExperienceAEC Industry RecruitingLinkedIn Recruiter ProficiencyCandidate Assessment SkillsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingSourcing StrategiesCandidate AssessmentInterviewingClosing CapabilitiesTalent Market AnalysisApplicant Tracking SystemsContemporary Sourcing TechniquesBuilding Talent PipelinesManaging Multiple Priorities

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingCollaborationCommunicationUrgencyAccountability

Tools & Technologies

LinkedIn RecruiterApplicant Tracking SystemsProfessional Networks

Industry Keywords

AEC IndustryPowerEnergyWaterInfrastructureEngineering MarketsCandidate EngagementMarket IntelligenceCompetitive Hiring TrendsCompensation Expectations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand hiring priorities and workforce needs.
Manage full-cycle recruiting from intake and sourcing through candidate assessment, interviews, offer development and acceptance.
Develop targeted sourcing strategies and proactively engage passive AEC talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, referrals, databases and other channels.
Build talent pipelines for recurring and business-critical Power and Water positions.
Serve as a talent market advisor, providing insight on candidate availability, competitive hiring trends, compensation expectations and barriers to hiring.
Conduct thorough candidate assessments and present qualified talent with clear recommendations to hiring managers.
Establish expectations with hiring teams regarding priorities, feedback, interviews and timely decision-making.
Partner with leaders on competitive offer strategies while balancing market realities and internal considerations.
Maintain candidate engagement throughout the process and deliver a responsive, professional candidate experience.
Collaborate across Talent Acquisition by sharing candidates, market intelligence, sourcing strategies and resources.
Maintain timely and accurate ATS documentation, candidate dispositions and recruiting activity in accordance with GFT processes and compliance requirements.
Adjust sourcing and recruiting strategies quickly when results indicate a different approach is needed.
Build strong pipelines and consistently deliver qualified candidates for priority positions.
Demonstrate urgency, ownership and accountability for moving searches forward.
Build credibility with hiring leaders by understanding their business and the external talent market.
Anticipate challenges and bring solutions rather than waiting for direction.
Influence hiring decisions through market intelligence, candidate insight and sound recruiting judgment.
Successfully engage and convert passive talent in competitive markets.
Communicate proactively and consistently with candidates, hiring managers and TA colleagues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of full-cycle professional recruiting experience with demonstrated success recruiting experienced technical and professional talent.
AEC industry recruiting experience required, preferably within Power, Energy, Water, Infrastructure or related engineering markets.
Demonstrated success sourcing and recruiting passive candidates for difficult-to-fill positions.
Strong proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, professional networks and contemporary sourcing techniques.
Strong candidate assessment, interviewing and closing capabilities.
Ability to develop credibility with hiring managers and senior business leaders.
Confidence discussing talent-market conditions, candidate expectations and compensation considerations with internal stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency, sound judgment and attention to detail.
Strong communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
Successful completion of a criminal background check required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.