Lead Recruiter

American Real Estate Partners LLC is hiring a Lead Recruiter to strengthen talent acquisition across multiple portfolios. This hybrid role is based in McLean, VA and supports hiring needs spanning Data Center, Office, Industrial, and Residential initiatives.

In this position, you will build and run a true 360 recruiting desk, owning an efficient, consistent process from intake through offer acceptance. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, you will use recruiting metrics and structured partnering with leaders to keep hiring plans aligned to business goals.

What you’ll do

• Own full-cycle recruitment for all assigned requisitions, supporting timely placement of high-quality candidates from entry-level through senior leadership.
• Partner with hiring managers and department leaders to understand each role and ensure recruitment plans reflect position nuances and business priorities.
• Manage candidate relationships through each stage to deliver a seamless and engaging experience from first contact through offer acceptance.
• Collaborate proactively with the Talent Sourcer and recruiting peers to build and maintain a pipeline for current and future openings.
• Track and improve recruiting performance using data-driven insights, including metrics such as time-to-fill and time-to-proficiency.
• Set clear priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where requirements may shift.
• Align expectations with hiring managers, provide stakeholder updates on hiring status, and proactively identify and help remove bottlenecks.
• Ensure hiring practices are compliant, follow industry best practices, and support outreach to candidates from all backgrounds using a data-driven approach.
• Work closely with the HR team to align recruitment strategy with broader organizational goals and support smooth onboarding.
• Partner with the VP of Human Resources on agency selection and other talent initiatives.

What you bring

• Proven ability to manage a complex 360 desk across 10+ open roles at once, including a mix of entry-level through executive-level positions.
• Strong collaboration skills, including experience working with hiring managers and senior leadership stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success recruiting in ambiguous conditions and adapting to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to deliver a best-in-class candidate experience.
• Experience using recruiting tools and metrics, including ATS systems and platforms such as Greenhouse and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including 3+ years recruiting in the Construction industry.
• Strong understanding of the skills required for various Data Center development and construction jobs.
• Experience recruiting for hyperscaler builds and/or mission-critical industries is strongly encouraged.

Technologies

• ATS systems
• Greenhouse
• LinkedIn Recruiter