Sr. Sourcing Specialist
About the role
Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a proactive, highly motivated, and results-driven Sr. Sourcing Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team. In this critical role, you will champion top-of-funnel candidate identification, engagement, and talent pipeline strategies across our fully integrated platform—spanning Construction, Real Estate Development, and Architecture & Engineering (A+E). As our dedicated sourcing partner, you will identify, engage, and nurture relationships with high-caliber passive talent for Construction, Real Estate Development, and Architecture & Engineering (A+E). Core searches include Field Operations (Superintendents, Field Coordinators, Safety Managers), Project Management (Project Managers, Project Executives, Estimators), and Design/Engineering professionals (Architects, Structural Engineers, MEP Coordinators). Working in close partnership with Full-Cycle Recruiters and Construction/A+E Leadership, you will serve as Ryan’s brand ambassador in the market, converting passive industry talent into valued team members.
Responsibilities
- Proactive Talent Identification: Mine social media, professional networking platforms, trade associations, and talent databases (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Google X-Ray, Handshake) to uncover top passive talent in commercial construction and design disciplines.
- Advanced Sourcing Methodologies: Develop and execute sophisticated Boolean search strings, market-mapping techniques, and competitive talent intelligence to locate niche, hard-to-find technical and operational talent.
- Talent Communities & CRM Management: Build, categorize, and actively nurture talent pools within our CRM and ATS (Workday) to support both active immediate hiring needs and strategic future project demands.
- Market Intelligence & Research: Monitor industry hiring trends, competitor organizational structures, regional labor market conditions, and compensation benchmarks across our operating regions.
- Personalized Outreach Campaigns: Craft persuasive, compelling candidate outreach communications that articulate Ryan’s distinct company culture, integrated project delivery model, and value proposition.
- Initial Screening & Qualification: Conduct initial discovery calls and phone screenings to assess candidate interest, technical background, career aspirations, and cultural alignment.
- Relationship Nurturing: Establish warm relationships with prospective candidates early, maintaining regular touchpoints over months and years to ensure Ryan remains top-of-mind when they are ready to explore new opportunities.
- Candidate Experience: Ensure every prospect receives an