Recruiter

About Us:

Overwatch Mission Critical is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOB) delivering construction professional services, talent acquisition, and general contracting within the mission-critical infrastructure industry. Our focus is on the construction and management of data centers and large-scale technical projects, where precision, speed, and reliability are non-negotiable.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a results-driven Recruiter with proven high-volume agency experience and a strong background in recruiting for General Contractors (GCs) and mission-critical construction projects. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of electrical and mechanical scopes, along with experience recruiting across industrial, commercial, and MEP trades. You’ll be responsible for full-cycle recruiting across a range of technical and field-based roles, from sourcing and outreach to offer negotiation. This role requires someone who can build strong pipelines, develop trusted relationships with hiring managers, and move fast to fill urgent, high-impact roles in the data center construction industry.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for construction, engineering, and project-based roles across the U.S.
• Proactively source and engage talent through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and niche industry networks
• Qualify candidates through resume screening and interviews, assessing for technical fit and site-readiness
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and business stakeholders
• Drive recruitment campaigns for project-specific staffing efforts
• Own the offer and negotiation process in collaboration with leadership
• Maintain candidate records and pipelines in the ATS with attention to detail and compliance

Qualifications:

• 3 years of high-volume agency recruiting experience, preferably in an agency or high-volume/staffing environment
• Proven track record recruiting in construction, mission-critical, industrial, commercial, or MEP-related sectors
• Comfortable with cold calling and outbound prospecting strategies.
• Strong sourcing skills using Boolean searches, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other proactive outreach strategies
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills—you know how to build trust fast
• Experience managing fast-paced requisitions and meeting aggressive hiring goals
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and CRM tools

Preferred:

• Experience recruiting for hyperscale data center projects or mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with construction safety certifications and trades licensure (OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, Journeyman licenses, etc.).
• Previous experience working with Veteran hiring programs or diverse workforce initiatives.

Why Join Overwatch:

• Contribute to some of the most complex and impactful construction projects in the country
• Join a growing, agile team that values ownership and hustle
• Veteran-founded with a mission-driven culture—every hire counts
• Opportunity to grow with a company that’s redefining staffing in the mission-critical space

Benefits:

Overwatch Construction offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and relocation assistance available.

OVERWATCH is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. OVERWATCH considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.