Contract Recruiter - AEC Industry

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter to support recruiting across our growing Power and Water business groups . 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.

This 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 .

You 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.

This is a contract opportunity with the potential to transition to a full-time position based on business needs and performance.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

- Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand hiring priorities and workforce needs.
- Manage full-cycle recruiting from intake and sourcing through candidate assessment, interviews, offer development and acceptance.
- Develop targeted sourcing strategies and proactively engage passive AEC talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, referrals, databases and other channels.
- Build talent pipelines for recurring and business-critical Power and Water positions.
- Serve as a talent market advisor, providing insight on candidate availability, competitive hiring trends, compensation expectations and barriers to hiring.
- Conduct thorough candidate assessments and present qualified talent with clear recommendations to hiring managers.
- Establish expectations with hiring teams regarding priorities, feedback, interviews and timely decision-making.
- Partner with leaders on competitive offer strategies while balancing market realities and internal considerations.
- Maintain candidate engagement throughout the process and deliver a responsive, professional candidate experience.
- Collaborate across Talent Acquisition by sharing candidates, market intelligence, sourcing strategies and resources.
- Maintain timely and accurate ATS documentation, candidate dispositions and recruiting activity in accordance with GFT processes and compliance requirements.
- Adjust sourcing and recruiting strategies quickly when results indicate a different approach is needed.

What Success Looks Like

At GFT, success in Talent Acquisition is measured by results and the value we bring to the business—not simply recruiting activity.

Successful Talent Acquisition Partners:

- Build strong pipelines and consistently deliver qualified candidates for priority positions.
- Demonstrate urgency, ownership and accountability for moving searches forward.
- Build credibility with hiring leaders by understanding their business and the external talent market.
- Anticipate challenges and bring solutions rather than waiting for direction.
- Influence hiring decisions through market intelligence, candidate insight and sound recruiting judgment.
- Know when a strategy isn't working and quickly pivot.
- Successfully engage and convert passive talent in competitive markets.
- Communicate proactively and consistently with candidates, hiring managers and TA colleagues.
- Operate as collaborative partners who are focused on helping GFT secure the talent we need to grow and win.

## Education | Experience:
What you will bring to our firm:
- 5+ years of full-cycle professional recruiting experience with demonstrated success recruiting experienced technical and professional talent.
- AEC industry recruiting experience required , preferably within Power, Energy, Water, Infrastructure or related engineering markets.
- Demonstrated success sourcing and recruiting passive candidates for difficult-to-fill positions.
- Strong proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, professional networks and contemporary sourcing techniques.
- Strong candidate assessment, interviewing and closing capabilities.
- Ability to develop credibility with hiring managers and senior business leaders.
- Confidence discussing talent-market conditions, candidate expectations and compensation considerations with internal stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency, sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Strong communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
Compensation: The salary range for this role is $40 - 50.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Featured Benefits: Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. Tuition reimbursement for continued education. Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview:

At 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 – thats why were the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industrys brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a centurys experience, together were 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.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: REMOTE
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

Applicants 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.

Applicants 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.

Applicants in the State of California -Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.