CFM Recruiter

SteerBridge
Vienna, VA
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward construction industry professionals comfortable with full-cycle recruitment for technical and leadership roles.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of construction recruitment experience and a track record in sourcing hard-to-fill roles
    — “5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including recruiting for construction, engineering, or related technical roles.”
  • Individuals who have worked with construction-specific credentials like PMP, CCM, or OSHA 30
    — “Familiarity with common construction credentials, such as PMP, CCM, PE, OSHA 30, and LEED, and how they factor into hiring decisions.”
  • Recruiters who can align hiring with federal government project pipelines and contract timelines
    — “Align hiring plans with the project pipeline, contract awards, and project start dates to fill roles before mobilization.”

Things to consider

  • U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to federal contract requirements and security clearance needs
    — “U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements.”
  • The role demands a deep understanding of construction compensation practices and field incentives
    — “Understanding of construction compensation practices, including field incentives, per diem, and project-based staffing.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience building and maintaining talent pipelines for recurring construction roles
    — “Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles.”
  • Emphasize expertise in using LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS for sourcing construction professionals
    — “Proven success sourcing and filling technical and hard-to-fill positions using an applicant tracking system (ATS) and LinkedIn Recruiter.”
  • Showcase skills in negotiating offers informed by construction market compensation data
    — “Negotiate offers informed by construction market compensation data.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • manage full-cycle recruitment
  • build talent pipelines
  • ensure positive candidate experience
Typical background
recruitinghuman resources

Skills & requirements

Required

Full-cycle RecruitingSourcingHiringCandidate ScreeningInterview CoordinationNegotiationTalent Pipeline BuildingRecruiting Metrics Tracking

Preferred

Construction Industry KnowledgeATS UsageLinkedin RecruiterConstruction Credentials KnowledgeConstruction Compensation Practices

Stack & domain

RecruitmentSourcingHiringConstruction TalentATSLinkedin RecruiterCandidate ScreeningsInterview CoordinationOffer NegotiationTalent PipelinesRecruiting MetricsCandidate ExperienceCommunicationInterviewingNegotiationRelationship-buildingConstructionEngineeringTechnical Roles

About the role

Original posting from SteerBridge via Lever

SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.

At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Recruiter specializing in the construction industry to manage full-cycle recruitment for technical, professional, and leadership positions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sourcing and hiring construction talent and will partner with hiring managers to meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting for technical, professional, and leadership construction roles, from sourcing through offer acceptance.

Recruit construction professionals, including Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Project Engineers, Safety Managers, and Facilities Managers.

Source active and passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, industry associations, and professional networks.

Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and develop recruiting strategies.

Align hiring plans with the project pipeline, contract awards, and project start dates to fill roles before mobilization.

Conduct candidate screenings, coordinate interviews, and negotiate offers informed by construction market compensation data.

Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles.

Track recruiting metrics and ensure a positive candidate experience.

Required Qualifications

Eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements. Candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role.

5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including recruiting for construction, engineering, or related technical roles.

Strong knowledge of construction roles, terminology, project delivery methods (e.g., design-bid-build, design-build), and industry talent markets.

Proven success sourcing and filling technical and hard-to-fill positions using an applicant tracking system (ATS) and LinkedIn Recruiter.

Excellent communication, interviewing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.

Experience recruiting for general contractors, construction management firms, or architecture/engineering firms.

Experience recruiting for commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or government construction projects.

Familiarity with common construction credentials, such as PMP, CCM, PE, OSHA 30, and LEED, and how they factor into hiring decisions.

Understanding of construction compensation practices, including field incentives, per diem, and project-based staffing.

Ideal Candidate

A proactive, results-driven recruiter with strong construction industry knowledge and the ability to attract top talent in a competitive market.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Federal Holidays

Compensation:

The posted compensation range reflects the scope and requirements of this position. A final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and work location, along with the responsibilities of the position. Where applicable, contract requirements, wage determinations, and federal contract labor categories may also inform the offer.

SteerBridge also offers benefits that may include health and life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, disability coverage, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities. Benefits vary by position and eligibility.

SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.

Source: SteerBridge careers (Lever)

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