Technical Recruiter, Senior - Life Safety Group (LSG)

M.C. Dean, Inc. is hiring a Senior Technical Recruiter to support the Life Safety Group (LSG) within the Critical Infrastructure Solutions (CIS) business unit. This onsite role is based in Tysons, VA and centers on full-cycle recruiting for fire alarm and life safety technical and leadership positions.

In this position, you will build pipelines for specialized talent, assess candidates against technical and project leadership requirements, and partner with Life Safety Group leadership and hiring managers to align staffing with current and upcoming project needs. The role includes market intelligence, targeted sourcing in competitive technical labor markets, and end-to-end coordination from intake through offer and onboarding coordination.

What You’ll Do

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for specialized technical and leadership roles within the Life Safety Group.
• Develop and maintain qualified candidate pipelines for Fire Alarm Deputy Project Leaders, Fire Alarm Project Leaders 1 and 2, Project Managers, Engineers, and Commissioning professionals.
• Source candidates with experience across fire alarm system design, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, inspection, service, and maintenance.
• Identify professionals experienced in fire alarm detection systems, special hazard suppression systems, electronic security, industrial controls, and building automation.
• Evaluate technical qualifications, construction industry experience, project leadership capabilities, and alignment with role requirements.
• Conduct thorough screenings to assess relevant experience, technical competencies, communication skills, career objectives, and compensation expectations.
• Apply knowledge of the Fire Alarm and Life Safety industry, including the technical and operational requirements of large-scale construction projects.
• Recognize relevant experience managing fire alarm construction projects, engineering teams, field technicians, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and contract deliverables.
• Identify candidates with knowledge of IBC, NEC, and NFPA codes as they apply to fire alarm systems and life safety installations.
• Assess technical qualifications including NICET certifications, system programming, project estimating, construction drawings, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and commissioning activities.
• Use proactive sourcing strategies to engage qualified talent in competitive technical labor markets.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, professional networks, industry associations, referrals, and other recruiting platforms.
• Track recruiting activity, candidate engagement, pipeline development, and hiring progress.
• Partner with Life Safety Group leadership, project management teams, and hiring managers to understand technical staffing requirements.
• Conduct intake meetings to define required qualifications, project experience, certifications, and candidate expectations.
• Provide market intelligence on talent availability, compensation trends, recruiting challenges, and sourcing strategies.
• Summarize qualified candidates’ relevant technical experience and project qualifications.
• Coordinate interviews, collect feedback, and maintain consistent communication throughout the hiring process.
• Support workforce planning initiatives and anticipated project staffing requirements.
• Manage the recruitment lifecycle from initial sourcing and screening through interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination.
• Maintain accurate records in applicant tracking systems and recruiting documentation.
• Collaborate with HR and compliance teams to ensure recruiting practices align with OFCCP requirements and company policies.
• Support candidates through applicable security clearance eligibility and pre-employment processes.
• Monitor recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, pipeline activity, interview conversion, and hiring outcomes.
• Deliver a professional, positive candidate experience through timely communication and consistent follow-up.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical recruiting experience, preferably supporting electrical construction, fire alarm, fire protection, life safety, or related engineering and construction industries.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting technical professionals, project leadership, engineering personnel, and specialized construction talent.
• Experience supporting full-cycle recruitment for multiple positions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of fire alarm systems and the Life Safety industry, including design, installation, testing, commissioning, inspection, service, and maintenance.
• Experience recruiting Fire Alarm Project Managers, Project Leaders, Engineers, or Programmers.
• Ability to evaluate candidates with fire alarm construction project management experience including budgets, schedules, labor resources, and deliverables.
• Understanding of NICET certifications and relevance to technical and leadership positions.
• Familiarity with technical construction terminology including RFIs, submittals, change orders, blueprints, commissioning, and project scheduling.
• Proven ability to identify and engage passive candidates in highly specialized technical markets.
• Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Boolean searches, professional networks, and industry-specific resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building abilities with candidates, hiring managers, and business leaders.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with recruiting and operational teams.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, Microsoft Office, and recruiting reporting tools.
• Ability to work onsite in Tysons, VA with occasional travel to project sites or recruiting events.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered.

Technologies

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Indeed
• Applicant tracking systems
• Microsoft Office
• Boolean searches

Salary

USD 94,000 - 117,500 per year

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Investment in professional development through technical training, certifications, and career growth opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous recruiting experience specifically within the Fire Alarm and Life Safety industry.
• Experience supporting electrical contractors, fire protection contractors, systems integrators, or design-build construction organizations.
• Established professional network of Fire Alarm Project Leaders, Engineers, Technicians, and other Life Safety professionals.
• Familiarity with Siemens, Simplex, Notifier, Edwards/EST, Honeywell, and other fire alarm systems.
• Experience recruiting candidates with NICET certifications and experience in NFPA-regulated environments.
• Experience supporting government, federal, mission-critical, or other highly regulated construction projects.

Desired Professional Attributes

• Integrity: demonstrates honesty, professionalism, and ethical judgment.
• Grit: persistent and resourceful when sourcing hard-to-find technical talent.
• Accountability: takes ownership of recruiting commitments and results.
• Relationship Management: builds strong partnerships with candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders.
• Technical Curiosity: continuously develops knowledge of fire alarm technologies, construction practices, and industry requirements.
• Growth Mindset: actively seeks opportunities to improve recruiting processes and professional capabilities.
• Organization: manages multiple recruiting priorities while maintaining accuracy and consistent follow-through.
• Collaboration: supports team objectives through open communication, knowledge sharing, and problem-solving.

What We Offer

• A collaborative team inspired by how engineering and innovation improve customer outcomes, advance lives, and change the world for the better.
• An opportunity to support and help build a growing Life Safety business within an established industry-leading organization.
• Open communication with senior leadership and local management.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Finger dexterity to manipulate objects using fingers rather than whole hands or arms, such as using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand spoken information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others understand.
• Read and understand written information and ideas.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.