What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruiter position at RTM Engineering Consultants, LLC?
Position: Recruiter
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Years of Experience: 2-3 Years
About RTM:
RTM Engineering Consultants is an MEP, Civil and Structural engineering firm that goes beyond the conventional consulting role. We forge deep partnerships with our clients by aligning with the goals, processes and people at each organization. By integrating our expertise, we offer a comprehensive suite of national resources combined with localized relationships, delivering exceptional value to our clients.
At RTM Engineering Consultants, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our team members. Our commitment to professional development is evident through hands-on mentoring, opportunities for advancement, and access to RTM University. With integrated multi-disciplinary studios, you'll collaborate with experts of all levels and various disciplines. We continuously foster a positive team culture through outings that strengthen the bonds of our teams and at RTM, giving and taking are fundamental values. We believe in giving our best, contributing to others, and embracing diversity and equality for progress. Join our dynamic and inclusive team where your well-being, growth, and contributions are valued.
Our Team:
At RTM, we hold a profound appreciation for our workforce. We firmly believe that YOU, our team members, are our most valuable asset and are instrumental in defining our organization. Our dedication lies in delivering experiences that foster your growth and success, whether you are just embarking on your career path or have attained seasoned expertise. Guided by our CORE values of Collaborative Communication, Overall Unity, Respect and Trust, and Empower, we forge a unified team that consistently pursues professional achievement in all endeavors we undertake.
RTM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision plans, employee assistance program, disability coverage, life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, flexible work schedule, paid time off and training and development courses.
Benefits of Joining RTM:
- Responsible Time Off (RTO) & Paid Holidays
- Flexible Scheduling
- 401K with Matching
- Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
- Hands-on Mentoring & Learning
- Professional Advancement Opportunities
- Integrated Multi-disciplinary Studios.
Role Overview:
This role is responsible for sourcing candidates and building a pipeline for open positions, including specialized and hard-to-fill positions. The position partners closely with leadership to understand workforce needs, develop proactive sourcing strategies, and build strong talent pipelines aligned with business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source candidates for open roles (e.g., Structural Engineers, BIM Managers, Project Managers) using LinkedIn, industry associations, and niche job boards.
- Partner with Leadership team members to align recruiting activities with staffing needs.
- Collaborate on proactive sourcing strategies to build talent pipelines
- Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts across a variety of roles, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience and efficient hiring process
- Support employer branding efforts and leverage digital recruitment tools, social media, and analytics to attract top talent
- Participate in talent acquisition-related projects and process improvements
- Conduct initial screening and interviews, assessing candidates for technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
- Work with external recruiters as needed
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with engineering talent communities to support ongoing and future hiring needs
- Building strong relationships with hiring managers
Minimum Qualifications:
- 2-3 years of recruiting experience.
- Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Experience with digital sourcing tools, social media recruiting, and recruitment analytics
- Strong organizational skills
- Self-Driven, motivated and able to work independently
- Ability to change recruitment direction and priorities, based on ever-changing critical needs
- Ability to work in a demanding, dynamic, and evolving work culture
- Knowledge of AEC roles, such as civil engineers, drafters, or project managers
- Proven ability to find passive candidates in specialized fields
Preferred Skills
- Team-oriented
- Professional
- Self-starter with a positive attitude
- Multi-tasking capability
- Good communication skills
- Recruiting experience within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry, or professional services, is preferred
Equal Employment Opportunity:
It is the policy of RTM Engineering Consultants to practice a program of equal employment opportunity, and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age or gender.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
RTM does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or recruiters.