Recruiter - Data Centers
GilbaneAbout the role
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruitment for our rapidly growing mission-critical infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of data center construction, electrical/mechanical engineering, and project delivery, serving as a talent advisor to hiring managers to secure top talent in a competitive market.
The Recruiter is responsible for delivering all facets of recruiting for specific mission critical projects through a consultative approach. This is achieved through the development of local recruiting plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources as well as developing new, creative recruiting ideas. The Recruiter plays a critical role in ensuring we are hiring the best possible talent. The Recruiter may also participate in the development of strategic recruiting initiatives.
Who are we?
As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Who are you?
You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.
Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.
What’s in it for you?
Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.
Responsibilities
- Leads full cycle recruiting for mission critical and data center projects, including roles supporting electrical, mechanical, commissioning, and critical facilities construction.
- Develops and maintains specialized talent pipelines for data center and critical infrastructure roles, anticipating future project demand across regions and market sectors. Maintains regular contact with possible future candidates.
- Takes a consultative approach, collaborating with Hiring Managers to develop recruiting & selection strategies.
- Knows the current events of local/national competitors, bringing market intel to Hiring Managers and leveraging it in the recruiting approach.
- Leads the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position and conducts regular follow-ups with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation.
- Maintain all pertinent applicants and interview data in the applicant tracking system and post openings in other appropriate venues.
- Works with external recruiters as needed. Consults with Sr. Recruiter and above on contract scope changes/modifications.
- Be an ambassador for Gilbane’s employer brand both internally and externally not only through the usage of social media but by attending local professional/industry meetings in order to develop and maintain contacts.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
- Travel up to 25% may be required.
Qualifications
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