Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

We are seeking a strategic Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full life cycle recruitment for Suffolk’s Mission Critical business. This role serves as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and business leaders, providing market insight, recruitment expertise, and proactive talent strategies to drive successful hiring outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

About the role

This position will lead complex, high-priority searches, develop talent pipelines, and partner closely with stakeholders to align recruitment strategies with business needs. Project types vary but share a focus on strategic recruitment, talent market intelligence, and process improvement. The ideal candidate is an experienced recruiting professional who thrives in a collaborative, innovative environment and can influence both corporate and operations teams.

This role requires in-office presence 4 days a week in Boston, Herndon, or Dallas.

Responsibilities

• Lead full life cycle recruitment for Mission Critical positions, from intake and sourcing through offer acceptance and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to define position profiles, including role scope, qualifications, compensation, timing, and expectations.
• Serve as a consultative talent advisor, providing market insight, candidate availability, sourcing strategies, and recommendations throughout the recruitment process.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to identify, attract, and engage highly qualified active and passive candidates.
• Source, prescreen, and assess candidates prior to hiring team interviews.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of qualified talent for current and future Mission Critical opportunities.
• Develop and manage consultative relationships with hiring managers, business leaders, candidates, and internal Talent Acquisition partners.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring teams with insight on qualifications, experience, motivations, and role alignment.
• Coordinate recruitment logistics to ensure an efficient and positive experience for candidates and hiring teams.
• Represent Suffolk and the Mission Critical business to prospective candidates, communicating culture, opportunities, and growth.
• Conduct competitive talent research and provide insight into talent markets, competitor activity, candidate availability, and recruiting trends.
• Leverage market research and talent intelligence to inform recruiting strategies and proactively identify potential talent.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition records in the Applicant Tracking System (iCIMS).
• Provide regular updates on active searches, including progress, challenges, market feedback, and recommended next steps.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and contribute to Talent Acquisition initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partner with the People & Culture team to deliver a best-in-class candidate experience and seamless onboarding.
• Provide guidance, knowledge sharing, and best practice support to other Talent Acquisition team members as needed.
• Support additional Talent Acquisition projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• 5–7+ years of progressive full life cycle recruiting experience; construction, engineering, real estate, or related industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience recruiting for complex, specialized, or high-priority positions; Mission Critical, data center, or related industry experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple searches and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong consultative recruiting skills with the ability to build credibility and influence hiring managers and business leaders.
• Proven ability to develop creative and proactive sourcing strategies, including engaging passive candidates.
• Strong understanding of recruiting practices, talent markets, and competitive intelligence.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high sense of urgency to deliver against demanding timelines.
• Sound judgment with the ability to make decisions independently and escalate when appropriate.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, navigate a fast-paced environment, and prioritize effectively.
• Experience with iCIMS or another Applicant Tracking System is a plus.
• Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and use research and market data to inform recruiting strategies.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong customer service orientation with a commitment to delivering a best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality, tact, and discretion.
• Energetic, self-directed, and solutions-oriented with the ability to take initiative and drive work forward.
• Ability to structure, analyze, and solve problems with creativity and sound business judgment.
• Demonstrated alignment with Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Working Conditions

• Regularly required to sit for long periods, talk, hear, and use fine motor skills (keyboard, telephone, writing).
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and/or hands.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Office environment with quiet to moderate noise levels; occasional job site walking.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and auto allowances/gas cards for certain roles.
• Market-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including emotional and mental health benefits.
• Virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care.
• Generous paid time off and 401k plan with employer match and expert financial resources.
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• Tax-deferred savings accounts and 10 backup daycare days annually.
• Commuter benefits and more.

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including headquarters in Boston, with locations in New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. We manage complex, transformative projects across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and led by founder, chairman, and CEO John Fish. Ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.”