MEP Construction Sourcer

About HITT

HITT, founded in 1937 as a small family business, has grown into one of the nation’s top 10 largest general contractors. With deep roots in the Washington, DC area and a rapidly expanding presence across the United States, HITT’s growth is driven by our clients and built on strong, lasting relationships with partners and subcontractors. Today, our 2,200+ construction professionals deliver a full range of services, including base building construction, renovations, corporate interior fit‑outs, service, and emergency work. With annual revenues of $13 billion, HITT is about more than construction—we are building dreams, shaping possibilities, and defining the places where people live, work, and connect.

Role Overview

MEP Construction Sourcer – HITT Contracting is seeking a highly skilled and proactive MEP Construction Sourcer to join our growing recruitment team and support one of the most critical and specialized areas of our business. This role may be based out of our Headquarters in Falls Church, VA or in our Dallas, TX regional office and reports to HITT’s Construction Recruiting Manager. The sourcer will deepen our capability in proactive sourcing, market mapping, and pipeline development for hard‑to‑fill, high‑impact MEP roles nationwide.

Responsibilities

Specialized Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Lead full‑cycle recruiting for MEP‑focused roles across HITT’s national footprint, with an emphasis on hard‑to‑fill and highly technical positions supporting our Mission Critical and other complex project types.
• Partner with hiring managers in MEP and regional business unit leadership to understand evolving MEP talent needs, including those tied to large‑scale, technically complex projects nationwide.
• Deliver a high‑quality, relationship‑driven candidate experience, particularly for passive and highly sought‑after candidates.
• Serve as a credible and knowledgeable point of contact for candidates, effectively representing HITT’s projects, culture, and value proposition.
• Maintain consistent communication and engagement throughout the recruiting process, ensuring transparency and trust.

Proactive Sourcing & Market Intelligence

• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive MEP talent across targeted markets, competitors, and regions.
• Conduct talent mapping and pipeline development for key roles, geographies, and project types, with a strong focus on Mission Critical work.
• Leverage advanced sourcing techniques (Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, referrals, and industry groups) to build diverse and high‑quality candidate pipelines.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with MEP professionals, creating a network that extends beyond immediate hiring needs.
• Provide insight into talent availability, compensation trends, and competitor activity to inform hiring strategy, workforce planning, and targeted recruiting campaigns.

Talent Strategy, Market Insights & Employer Branding

• Develop and execute targeted recruiting campaigns to attract specialized MEP talent across key markets and project types.
• Partner with HR leadership and Marketing to strengthen HITT’s position as an employer of choice for MEP professionals, including messaging, outreach strategies, and talent engagement approaches.
• Conduct competitive and market analysis to understand talent availability, competitor positioning, and emerging trends within MEP and Mission Critical hiring.
• Use market insights and data to inform recruiting strategy, influence hiring decisions, and proactively address talent gaps.
• Contribute to the development of targeted outreach and engagement strategies that resonate with highly specialized and passive candidate populations.
• Support the development of an early‑career pipeline for MEP talent, partnering with campus recruiting to build awareness, engagement, and entry‑level pathways into HITT.

Hiring Manager Partnership

• Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers by aligning on role requirements, candidate profiles, and search strategy upfront.
• Provide guidance on market realities, candidate expectations, and competitive positioning—particularly within specialized MEP and Mission Critical talent markets.
• Influence hiring decisions through thoughtful candidate evaluation, feedback synthesis, and market perspective.

Process Excellence & Team Contribution

• Manage requisitions in Workday, ensuring accurate and timely tracking of candidate activity and hiring progress.
• Coordinate interview processes, feedback collection, and offer execution with a high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Partner with the broader recruiting team to share sourcing strategies, tools, and best practices, serving as a go‑to resource and helping elevate overall team capability in proactive, strategic sourcing.
• Support employer branding and targeted outreach efforts specific to MEP and technical talent communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5+ years of recruiting and/or sourcing experience, with required experience supporting construction or related industries (e.g., general contracting, engineering, or building trades).
• Direct experience recruiting or sourcing for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) roles strongly preferred; candidates with demonstrated success in this space will be prioritized.
• Demonstrated success sourcing and hiring for hard‑to‑fill or specialized roles.
• Strong sourcing expertise required, including LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced Boolean search techniques.
• Proven ability to identify, engage, and build relationships with passive candidates.
• Strong understanding of the construction industry or ability to quickly develop technical acumen in MEP disciplines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and trust with both candidates and hiring managers.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience using an ATS required; Workday experience strongly preferred.
• Experience developing targeted sourcing or recruiting campaigns and partnering with stakeholders (e.g., HR leadership, Marketing) on employer branding or talent attraction strategies preferred.
• Data‑driven mindset with the ability to use insights to inform recruiting strategy.
• Collaborative, proactive, and resourceful approach to problem‑solving.
• Comfortable working in an in‑office environment, with four days on‑site required.

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job‑related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.