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This contract position offers an opportunity to directly contribute to GFT's growth by identifying and securing experienced technical and leadership talent in two highly competitive markets.\nThis is more than requisition management. We are looking for a proactive, results-oriented recruiter who understands the AEC industry, knows how to engage difficult-to-reach talent, and can operate as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders.\nYou will own the recruiting lifecycle for assigned positions while developing a strong understanding of the businesses you support, their markets, competitors and talent needs. You will bring market intelligence to hiring conversations, help leaders navigate recruiting challenges, and develop strategies that improve our ability to attract and close exceptional talent.\nThis is a contract opportunity with the potential to transition to a full-time position based on business needs and performance.\nIn this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:\nPartner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand hiring priorities and workforce needs.\nManage full-cycle recruiting from intake and sourcing through candidate assessment, interviews, offer development and acceptance.\nDevelop targeted sourcing strategies and proactively engage passive AEC talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, referrals, databases and other channels.\nBuild talent pipelines for recurring and business-critical Power and Water positions.\nServe as a talent market advisor, providing insight on candidate availability, competitive hiring trends, compensation expectations and barriers to hiring.\nConduct thorough candidate assessments and present qualified talent with clear recommendations to hiring managers.\nEstablish expectations with hiring teams regarding priorities, feedback, interviews and timely decision-making.\nPartner with leaders on competitive offer strategies while balancing market realities and internal considerations.\nMaintain candidate engagement throughout the process and deliver a responsive, professional candidate experience.\nCollaborate across Talent Acquisition by sharing candidates, market intelligence, sourcing strategies and resources.\nMaintain timely and accurate ATS documentation, candidate dispositions and recruiting activity in accordance with GFT processes and compliance requirements.\nAdjust sourcing and recruiting strategies quickly when results indicate a different approach is needed.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nAt GFT, success in Talent Acquisition is measured by results and the value we bring to the business-not simply recruiting activity.\nSuccessful Talent Acquisition Partners:\nBuild strong pipelines and consistently deliver qualified candidates for priority positions.\nDemonstrate urgency, ownership and accountability for moving searches forward.\nBuild credibility with hiring leaders by understanding their business and the external talent market.\nAnticipate challenges and bring solutions rather than waiting for direction.\nInfluence hiring decisions through market intelligence, candidate insight and sound recruiting judgment.\nKnow when a strategy isn't working and quickly pivot.\nSuccessfully engage and convert passive talent in competitive markets.\nCommunicate proactively and consistently with candidates, hiring managers and TA colleagues.\nOperate as collaborative partners who are focused on helping GFT secure the talent we need to grow and win.\nWhat you will bring to our firm:\n5+ years of full-cycle professional recruiting experience with demonstrated success recruiting experienced technical and professional talent.\nAEC industry recruiting experience required, preferably within Power, Energy, Water, Infrastructure or related engineering markets.\nDemonstrated success sourcing and recruiting passive candidates for difficult-to-fill positions.\nStrong proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, professional networks and contemporary sourcing techniques.\nStrong candidate assessment, interviewing and closing capabilities.\nAbility to develop credibility with hiring managers and senior business leaders.\nConfidence discussing talent-market conditions, candidate expectations and compensation considerations with internal stakeholders.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities with urgency, sound judgment and attention to detail.\nStrong communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills.\nBachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.\nCompensation: The salary range for this role is $40 - 50.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.\nFeatured Benefits:\nHybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.\nComprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.\nTax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.\nCompetitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.\nTuition reimbursement for continued education.\nCommitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations\nIncentive compensation for eligible positions.\nAt GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.\nOur clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.\nUnsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.\nGFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.\nLocation: REMOTECore Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time\nApplicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.\nApplicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.\nApplicants in the State of California -Qualified 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