Recruiter - Construction Management and Engineering

Full Time Washington, DC, US

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

About ISI Professional Services

ISI Professional Services provides mission-critical expertise across a wide range of functional and operational areas. ISI brings over 30 years of experience providing tailored workforce and project management solutions across the U.S. we specialize in Program and Project Management, Construction Management, Real Estate Advisory, Acquisition Management, Logistics, Leadership Development, and more.

At ISI, our people are the heart of our success. We prioritize engagement, professional growth, and a strong culture to succeed together. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we are proud to support Veterans by creating opportunities for them to succeed.

Join ISI and be part of a team making a meaningful impact—delivering excellence and exceeding expectations every step of the way.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. The salary range represents a general guideline as ISI considers several factors when determining compensation to include but not limited to the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and market location of the position

Overview

We are seeking a Recruiter to join our team. This role is responsible for sourcing, attracting, recruiting, and maintaining relationships with highly qualified professionals supporting federal government contracts across the Engineering and Construction Management.

This recruiter will be responsible for sourcing construction project managers, Structural Engineers, construction electrical engineers, construction mechanical engineers, estimators, schedulers and construction administrators along with other roles.

In addition to supporting active hiring requirements, this position plays a critical role in ISI's business development, capture, and proposal efforts. The Recruiter will proactively build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates for anticipated contract opportunities, identify key personnel for proposals, and support rapid recruiting efforts tied to competitive federal pursuits. Success in this role requires the ability to recruit against aggressive timelines, often identifying and qualifying candidates within days to support proposal submissions and contract awards.

The Recruiter will work closely with hiring managers, operations leaders, capture managers, and proposal teams to understand staffing requirements, develop recruiting strategies, and ensure qualified candidates are available when opportunities arise. This individual must be comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the federal contracting industry, federal hiring requirements, labor categories, and proposal staffing processes. They will have a proven history of sourcing difficult-to-find talent, developing long-term candidate relationships, and supporting business growth through strategic recruiting initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates for government contracting positions, primarily within the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Facilities, and Professional Services industries.
• Support business development, capture, and proposal efforts by identifying and qualifying candidates for anticipated federal contract opportunities.
• Recruit and pipeline key personnel candidates for proposals, recompetes, task orders, and new business pursuits.
• Develop and maintain relationships with highly specialized candidates, including project managers, engineers,…