Technical Recruiter, Senior - Life Safety Group (LSG)

Senior Technical Recruiter will support M.C. Dean’s Life Safety Group (LSG) within the Critical Infrastructure Solutions (CIS) business unit with onsite recruiting in Tysons, VA.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for specialized technical and leadership roles within the Life Safety Group
• Build and maintain qualified candidate pipelines for: Fire Alarm Deputy Project Leaders, Fire Alarm Project Leaders 1 and 2, Project Managers, Engineers, and Commissioning professionals
• Source candidates with hands-on fire alarm experience across design, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, inspection, service, and maintenance
• Identify talent experienced with fire alarm detection systems, special hazard suppression systems, electronic security, industrial controls, and building automation
• Assess technical fit, including construction industry experience, project leadership capability, and alignment to role requirements
• Screen candidates to evaluate relevant experience, technical competencies, communication skills, career objectives, and compensation expectations
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Fire Alarm and Life Safety industry, including requirements of large-scale construction projects
• Spot candidates with experience managing fire alarm construction projects, engineering teams, field technicians, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and contract deliverables
• Identify knowledge of IBC, NEC, and NFPA codes as applied to fire alarm systems and life safety installations
• Understand technical qualifications such as NICET certifications, system programming, estimating, construction drawings, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and commissioning activities
• Use proactive sourcing methods to find qualified candidates in competitive technical labor markets
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, professional networks, industry associations, referrals, and other recruiting platforms
• Track recruiting activity, candidate engagement, pipeline development, and hiring progress
• Partner with LSG leadership, project management teams, and hiring managers to confirm technical staffing needs
• Run intake meetings to confirm required qualifications, project experience, certifications, and candidate expectations
• Provide market intelligence on talent availability, compensation trends, recruiting challenges, and sourcing strategies
• Summarize qualified candidates’ relevant technical experience and project qualifications for stakeholders
• Coordinate interviews, collect feedback, and maintain timely communication throughout the hiring process
• Support workforce planning and anticipated project staffing requirements
• Manage the recruitment lifecycle from initial sourcing and screening through interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system and recruiting documentation
• Collaborate with HR and compliance teams to ensure recruiting practices align with OFCCP requirements and company policies
• Support candidates through applicable security clearance eligibility and pre-employment steps
• Monitor recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, pipeline activity, interview conversion, and hiring outcomes
• Deliver a professional candidate experience through timely communication and consistent follow-up

Requirements

• 5+ years of technical recruiting experience, preferably supporting electrical construction, fire alarm, fire protection, life safety, or related engineering and construction industries
• Experience recruiting technical professionals, project leadership, engineering personnel, and specialized construction talent
• Ability to support full-cycle recruiting for multiple roles in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required (equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience considered)
• Strong understanding of fire alarm systems and the Life Safety industry, including design, installation, testing, commissioning, inspection, service, and maintenance
• Experience recruiting Fire Alarm Project Managers, Project Leaders, Engineers, or Programmers
• Ability to evaluate candidates who manage fire alarm construction projects, including budgets, schedules, labor resources, and deliverables
• Understanding of NICET certifications and relevance to technical and leadership positions
• Familiarity with technical construction terminology including RFIs, submittals, change orders, blueprints, commissioning, and project scheduling
• Proven ability to identify and engage passive candidates in specialized technical markets
• Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Boolean searches, professional networks, and industry-specific resources
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong relationship-building skills with candidates, hiring managers, and business leaders
• Excellent organization and attention to detail; able to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with recruiting and operational teams
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, Microsoft Office, and recruiting reporting tools
• Ability to work onsite in Tysons, VA with occasional travel to project sites or recruiting events

Technologies

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Indeed
• Applicant tracking systems
• Microsoft Office
• Boolean searches

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement
• Professional development investment through technical training, certifications, and career growth opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

• Fire Alarm and Life Safety industry recruiting experience
• Experience supporting electrical contractors, fire protection contractors, systems integrators, or design-build construction organizations
• Established network of Fire Alarm Project Leaders, Engineers, Technicians, and other Life Safety professionals
• Familiarity with fire alarm systems including Siemens, Simplex, Notifier, Edwards/EST, Honeywell, and other platforms
• Experience recruiting candidates with NICET certifications and experience in NFPA-regulated environments
• Experience supporting government, federal, mission-critical, or other highly regulated construction projects

Desired Professional Attributes

• Integrity: demonstrates honesty, professionalism, and ethical judgment
• Grit: persistent and resourceful when sourcing hard-to-find technical talent
• Accountability: takes ownership of recruiting commitments and results
• Relationship Management: builds strong partnerships with candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders
• Technical Curiosity: continuously develops knowledge of fire alarm technologies, construction practices, and industry requirements
• Growth Mindset: actively seeks opportunities to improve recruiting processes and professional capabilities
• Organization: manages multiple recruiting priorities while maintaining accuracy and consistent follow-through
• Collaboration: supports team objectives through open communication, knowledge sharing, and problem-solving

What We Offer

• Collaborative team environment focused on engineering and innovation that improve customer outcomes and lives
• Opportunity to help build a growing Life Safety business within an established industry-leading organization
• Open communication with senior leadership and local management
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for extended periods
• Sitting for extended periods
• Reaching by extending hands or arms in any direction
• Finger dexterity to manipulate objects using fingers (for example, using a keyboard)
• Ability to listen to and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person

Location: Tysons, VA (onsite) | Salary: USD 94,000 - 117,500 per year