Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist (Contract)

About the role

APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, enables global trade and drives sustainable growth through a mindset of continuous improvement, seeking smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. This role is closely connected to APM Terminals Elizabeth, one of the most important container terminals in the Port of New York and New Jersey and a critical gateway for US supply chains. Following the extension of the terminal lease through 2062, APM Terminals is undertaking a major capital investment program to modernize the terminal, improve capacity and flow, electrify equipment, optimize layout, and future‑proof berths for the next generation of vessels. As a Recruiter, you will support this live infrastructure transformation by attracting specialist engineering, project, HSSE, asset management, and construction talent needed to deliver long‑term operational impact.

Location: Elizabeth, NJ

What We Can Offer

• A defined, high‑impact 12‑month consultancy embedded within the Port Elizabeth Upgrade Program, one of the most significant capex investments in the US port sector following our 33‑year lease extension through 2062.
• Direct access to Project Execution leadership, the Talent Acquisition Business Partner community, and the global APMT TAA function.
• The opportunity to design and leave behind durable sourcing playbooks, market maps, and community networks that outlast the contract.
• Opportunity to work with Lean Manufacturing Principals and learn the methodology by working in it, and also attending free internal trainings.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary sourcing expert supporting the Port Elizabeth Upgrade Program's critical hiring needs across Asset Management, Civil and Structural Engineering, HSSE, Project Controls, Cost Engineering, Marine/Berth Engineering, Electrification, Construction Management, and Project Management.
• Build and maintain comprehensive talent market maps across the United States, identifying high‑potential professionals, target companies, competitor landscapes, organizational structures, and emerging talent pools within heavy infrastructure, ports, transportation, EPC/EPCM, energy, utilities, rail, and construction sectors.
• Develop and execute advanced sourcing strategies utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search methodologies, X‑ray techniques, talent intelligence platforms, industry databases, and professional networks to identify passive and hard‑to‑reach talent.
• Create and nurture talent communities and candidate pipelines for both current and future hiring needs, ensuring sustainable access to specialized technical talent.
• Establish relationships with niche professional organizations, industry associations, and affinity groups including ASCE, AAPA, AACE, PMI, ASSP, NAEM, Women in Construction, Women in Engineering, and other relevant talent communities.
• Conduct talent landscape research, salary benchmarking, competitor intelligence, and workforce market analysis to support workforce planning and hiring strategy discussions.
• Partner closely with the Lead Recruitment Partner, hiring managers, and project leadership by providing sourcing insights, talent market intelligence, pipeline health reporting, and recommended sourcing approaches.
• Generate diverse candidate pipelines and longlists, ensuring inclusive sourcing practices and broad representation across engineering, construction, and infrastructure talent markets.
• Maintain accurate sourcing activity, candidate engagement data, market insights, and pipeline reporting within Workday and other talent systems.
• Create and document sourcing playbooks, talent maps, target‑company research, market insights, and engagement strategies that can be leveraged by the broader Talent Acquisition function beyond the duration of the engagement.

What We Are Looking For

• Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset, curious about how work gets