Sr. Sourcing Specialist

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a proactive, highly motivated, and results-driven Sr. Sourcing Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team. In this critical role, you will champion top-of-funnel candidate identification, engagement, and talent pipeline strategies across our fully integrated platform-spanning Construction, Real Estate Development, and Architecture & Engineering (A+E). As our dedicated sourcing partner, you will identify, engage, and nurture relationships with high-caliber passive talent for Construction, Real Estate Development and Architecture & Engineering (A+E).

Core searches include Field Operations (Superintendents, Field Coordinators, Safety Managers), Project Management (Project Managers, Project Executives, Estimators), and Design/Engineering professionals (Architects, Structural Engineers, MEP Coordinators). Working in close partnership with Full-Cycle Recruiters and Construction/A+E Leadership, you will serve as Ryan's brand ambassador in the market, converting passive industry talent into valued team members.

• Proactive Talent Identification: Mine social media, professional networking platforms, trade associations, and talent databases (e.g., Linked In Recruiter, Indeed, Google X-Ray, Handshake) to uncover top passive talent in commercial construction and design disciplines.
• Advanced Sourcing Methodologies: Develop and execute sophisticated Boolean search strings, market-mapping techniques, and competitive talent intelligence to locate niche, hard-to-find technical and operational talent.
• Talent Communities & CRM Management: Build, categorize, and actively nurture talent pools within our CRM and ATS (Workday) to support both active immediate hiring needs and strategic future project demands.
• Market Intelligence & Research: Monitor industry hiring trends, competitor organizational structures, regional labor market conditions, and compensation benchmarks across our operating regions.

• Personalized Outreach Campaigns: Craft persuasive, compelling candidate outreach communications that articulate Ryan's distinct company culture, integrated project delivery model, and value proposition.
• Initial Screening &
  
  Qualification:
  
  Conduct initial discovery calls and phone screenings to assess candidate interest, technical background, career aspirations, and cultural alignment.
• Relationship Nurturing: Establish warm relationships with prospective candidates early, maintaining regular touchpoints over months and years to ensure Ryan remains top-of-mind when they are ready to explore new opportunities.
• Candidate
  
  Experience:
  
  Ensure every prospect receives an exceptional, transparent, and respectful experience representing Ryan Companies from the very first interaction.

• Strategic Partnership with TA & Leadership: Partner closely with Talent Acquisition Managers, Recruiters, and regional Construction/A+E Leaders to calibrate job profiles, review pipeline metrics, and adjust sourcing strategies in real time.
• Referral Generation: Proactively engage internal construction teams, project sites, and design studios to source employee referrals and maximize organic talent networks.
• Handoff Coordination: Coordinate seamless introductions and interview scheduling between qualified prospects, assigned recruiters, and hiring managers to sustain momentum throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Data Integrity & Reporting: Maintain meticulous candidate tracking records in Workday/CRM, delivering regular updates on sourcing volume, conversion rates, and pipeline health.

• Experience: Minimum of 6+ years of dedicated talent sourcing or full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Industry Focus: Proven experience identifying and engaging talent within Commercial Construction, Real Estate Development, or Architecture and Engineering (A+E).
• Technical Sourcing Capabilities: Demonstrated mastery of Linked In Recruiter, Boolean search logic, candidate relationship management systems (CRM), and enterprise Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Workday).
• Construction Knowledge: Working understanding of commercial construction life cycles, project delivery methods (Design-Build, CM at Risk, General Contracting), and key operational roles (Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, Architect, MEP Engineer).
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Outstanding verbal and…