Job Description

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Fairfax County, VA | Full-Time, 100% Onsite - (not remote or hybrid) | Travel up to 25% (local - project sites, as needed to meet Project Managers) | U.S. Citizenship Required for Clearance Eligibility.

VISA SPONSORSHIP is NOT AVAILABLE, at this time. UNABLE TO ACCEPT CANDIDATES OUTSIDE OF THE COUNTRY, at this time.

PLEASE READ:

• THIS IS NOT an IT RECRUITER POSITION - no need to apply. (This is a CONSTRUCTION RECRUITER)
• LOCAL CANDIDATES to Northern Virginia, DC and MD ONLY, at this time.
• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS NOT AVAILABLE, at this time.
• Sorry for any inconvenience; regulations for this role have strict compliance guideline from the federal government.

Are you a skilled recruiter with deep industry knowledge in CONSTRUCTION Telecommunications Engineers, Project Managers/Engineers & Telecom Technicians ? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your work has a tangible impact on critical infrastructure and public safety?

We’re looking for a Senior Recruiter (CONSTRUCTION Telecommunications Engineers, Project Managers/Engineers, Programmers, Commissioners, Inspectors & Telecom Technicians to join a dynamic and growing team within a leading engineering and construction, electrical security systems and infrastructure technology company , for their Fairfax County, VA location. This is your chance to play a key role in building elite technician teams that support high-profile, complex, and mission-critical environments across the U.S.

Salary Range : $90K - $120K salary base , expedited career pathing track, with stellar benefits package, mileage reimbursement for travel, PTO, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more!

What You’ll Do

• Recruit top-tier technical talent for telecommunications and construction roles—technicians, inspectors, installers, commissioners, programmers, and more.
• Work closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand project needs , especially those involving government or sensitive infrastructure.
• Source candidates through a mix of targeted outreach, industry platforms, and professional networks.
• Assess talent for experience in telecommunications design, installation, commissioning, inspection, station monitoring, and hazard system integration.
• Guide candidates through security clearance processes , onboarding, and compliance requirements.
• Build and maintain a proactive pipeline of cleared or clearable telecommunications and electronic systems professionals to meet current and future project demands.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment lifecycle, high-volume and project-based staffing from strategy to placement, while ensuring compliance with OFCCP guidelines.
• Leverage data and CRM tools to optimize recruitment processes , track KPIs, and ensure transparent reporting.

Who You Are - Core Qualifications for a Recruiter in Telecommunications Construction:

• Experienced: 5+ years recruiting in the telecommunications, electronic security systems, engineering or construction technology industry . You understand the lingo, the talent pool, and what “good” looks like in the field.
• Technical Knowledge: Comfortable speaking the language of telecommunications systems (low-voltage cabling, fiber optics, wireless systems, RF, etc.)
• Understanding of infrastructure and construction environments (data centers, commercial buildings, government sites)

Knowledge of roles like:

• Field Technicians : Install/test copper/fiber cabling, run lines, troubleshoot
• Installers : Mount hardware, connect wiring, ensure code compliance
• Programmers : Configure telecom systems (e.g., AV, access control, fire alarm)
• Inspectors : Verify compliance with NEC/NFPA codes, telecom specs, and site safety
• Ability to read and understand job specs, SOWs, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
• Familiar with certifications/licenses (e.g., BICSI, OSHA 10/30, NICET, FOA)
• Comfortable assessing experience with tools and platforms (Fluke testers, OTDRs, CAD, field service software)
• Relationship-Driven: You thrive on collaboration, communication, and building trust with both candidates and hiring teams.
• Organized & Agile: Able to juggle multiple high-priority requisitions while delivering an excellent candidate experience.
• Clearance-Savvy: Familiar with or able to support the government security clearance process.
• Self-Starter: You don’t wait for direction—you anticipate needs and move fast with purpose.

Preferred Experience

• Prior recruitment for telecom or electrical contractors
• Exposure to federal/GOVCON projects with clearance requirements
• Experience supporting construction timelines with tight mobilization schedules

Preferred Background

• Hands-on experience recruiting telecommunications technicians, programmers, commissioners, inspectors, or engineers
• Familiarity with ESS, PLCs, or life safety design/commissioning
• Strong command of CRM/ATS platforms (HubSpot, iCIMS, etc.)
• Comfortable traveling to customer or job sites as needed (~30%)

Why Join Us

• Be part of a company that’s powering and protecting the future of critical infrastructure
• Collaborate with forward-thinking leaders and cross-functional teams on impactful hiring strategies
• Gain access to industry-specific training and professional development resources
• Enjoy a mission-driven culture rooted in innovation, trust, and engineering excellence
• Work for an organization with 80+ years of stability , a national footprint, and strong growth momentum

If you're ready to lead high-impact recruitment efforts that directly support national infrastructure and life safety systems, we’d love to hear from you. Help us build teams that keep people safe and operations running—nationwide.

Benefits:

• We offer an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401k Retirement Plan.
• Military Reserve pay offset.
• Paid maternity leave.

Equal Opportunity Statement - The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: * The California Fair Chance Act * Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance * Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers * San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance *

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