Lead Recruiter Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Strittmatter Companies is a well-established and growing excavation, demolition, and trucking contractor delivering responsive, high-quality sitework solutions across the Metropolitan D.C. area. Since 1978,We are seeking a driven and relationship-focusedSenior Construction Recruiterto manage the full-cycle recruiting process while serving as a trusted advisor to both hiring managers and employees. This role goes beyond filling positions, you will play a critical part in shaping the candidate experience, strengthening our workforce, and supporting new hires throughout their journey with the company. This is a full time role, in- office 5 days week in Manasass Park, VA

Position Overview:

The Senior ConstructionRecruiteris responsible for full life cycle recruitment, from job requisition creation through onboarding and post-hire engagement. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, develop strategic hiring plans, and deliver top talent across a variety of construction and corporate roles.This individual will also act as an advocate for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the company and maintaining engagement beyond the hiring process while providing leadership and direction to the recruiting function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for construction professionals, including CDL drivers, heavy equipment operators, foremen, laborers, mechanics, project management, and other skilled trades.
• Partner with operations leaders, project managers, and department heads to anticipate workforce needs and develop strategic hiring plans that support project timelines and business growth.
• Develop compelling job advertisements, job descriptions and sourcing strategies to attract qualified construction and transportation professionals in a highly competitive labor market.
• Actively source passive candidates through networking, referrals, industry associations, trade schools, CDL schools, career fairs, social media, and online recruiting platforms.
• Screen resumes, conduct phone and in-person interviews, verify qualifications, and evaluate candidates based on technical skills, certifications, safety record, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate and manage the interview, selection, offer, and onboarding process to ensure an efficient and positive candidate experience.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop competitive compensation recommendations and hiring strategies.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill positions, ensuring qualified candidates are readily available to meet operational demands.
• Track recruiting metrics, labor market trends, and competitor hiring practices to continuously improve recruiting effectiveness.
• Support onboarding and orientation to ensure new hires successfully transition into the organization and remain engaged throughout their employment.
• Ensure all recruiting activities comply with federal, state, local employment laws, DOT regulations, and company policies.
• Represent Strittmatter Companies at trade schools, CDL academies, military recruiting events, career fairs, and community workforce development initiatives.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop the recruiting team to achieve hiring goals and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
• Establish individual and team performance expectations, monitor recruiting metrics, and provide regular feedback and coaching.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and professional development planning for recruiting staff.
• Assign and prioritize recruiting workloads to ensure timely and effective hiring across all business units.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence.
• Train recruiters and hiring managers on recruiting best practices, interviewing techniques, employment compliance, and candidate experience standards.
• Partner with HR leadership to develop workforce planning strategies, succession planning initiatives, and long-term talent acquisition goals.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and trends to identify opportunities for process improvements, increased efficiency, and enhanced hiring outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and execute recruiting strategies across multiple roles.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing, mentoring, or developing recruiting professionals or HR team members.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of employment laws, hiring practices, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and applicant tracking systems (ATS).

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of full-cycle construction recruiting experience preferred.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a recruiting or talent acquisition team preferred.
• Experience recruiting within the construction industry (operators, CDL drivers, laborers, foremen, mechanics, and related skilled trades) strongly preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.