Recruiter – Facilities, Construction & Capital Projects : Higher Ed / Academic Ops

Facilities, Construction & Capital Projects

Industry: Higher Education / Academic Operations

Location: Remote

Pay Rate: $35.00 – $50.00/hr W2

Contract Duration: 3–6 Months (with strong potential for extension)

Employment Type: Direct W2 Only (No C2C, Corp-to-Corp, 3rd Parties, or Agency Referrals)

Position Overview

We are seeking a resourceful, industry-savvy Recruiter to support a high-priority talent acquisition initiative for a premier Higher Education institution’s Capital Projects & Facilities (CP&F) division.

In this role, you will lead full-lifecycle sourcing and candidate engagement for specialized operational roles, including Project Managers, Facilities Managers, Supervisors, and Cogeneration Plant Specialists. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of construction and facilities terminology, licensure, and project lifecycles—from inception and execution through closeout.

We are looking for an innovative recruiter who excels at creative, non-traditional sourcing strategies beyond standard resume databases to identify top-tier passive talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Specialized Sourcing & Pipeline Development: Proactively identify, attract, and engage qualified candidates for niche facilities, construction, project management, and power plant/cogeneration operational roles.

• Creative Talent Acquisition: Utilize creative, resourceful, and multi-channel sourcing methodologies (networking, trade associations, out-of-box search tactics) to build passive candidate pipelines.

• Candidate Screening & Assessment: Conduct thorough technical screenings to evaluate candidate qualifications, relevant licenses/certifications, and project lifecycle experience (conception to closeout).

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner directly with hiring managers within Capital Projects and Facilities to understand technical requirements, refine candidate profiles, and drive interview workflows.

• Candidate Management: Maintain clear communication with prospective candidates, ensuring a seamless and professional recruitment experience.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of specialized recruiting experience focused on Facilities Management, Construction, Engineering, or Capital Projects roles.

• Domain Expertise: Thorough understanding of industry terminology, project management lifecycles, cogeneration/power plant operations, and technical licenses/certifications.

• Industry Background: Professional HR/recruiting experience within an academic, higher education, or non-profit institution is strongly preferred.

• Sourcing Capabilities: Proven track record of creative, self-directed sourcing strategies that go beyond employer-provided subscription databases.

• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage technical hiring managers and high-level professionals.

• Eligibility: Direct W2 authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Important Hiring Notes

• Direct W2 Applicants Only: We cannot work with Corp-to-Corp (C2C), 1099 contractors, sub-vendors, third-party staffing agencies, or agency referrals for this position.

How to Apply

If you have a strong background in facilities and construction recruiting and are interested in supporting a major higher education capital project initiative, please submit your updated resume directly to [email protected] for immediate consideration.

 About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.