Talent Acquisition Specialist

GFT is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist, with AEC industry experience to join our Talent Acquisition Group! This role could be remote (U.S. based) or hybrid in any GFT office. 

At GFT, we’re redefining what it means to build a career in the AEC industry. Guided by our mission to be the most people-centric AEC firm in North America, we foster a workplace where your contributions matter, your potential is nurtured, and your voice helps shape the future.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

As a proactive, strategic and people-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist you will play a vital role in attracting and hiring mission-aligned professionals who are driven to build resilient, equitable, and sustainable infrastructure.

This role is ideal for someone who combines thoughtful relationship-building with a sharp eye for top AEC talent—and thrives in a purpose-driven culture.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Lead end-to-end recruiting efforts across a range of engineering, architechture and corporate roles in the AEC space—from intake through offer and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs, project priorities, and team culture, while advising on talent strategy and market dynamics.
• Design and execute targeted sourcing campaigns, including Boolean search techniques and proactive outreach to passive candidates via platforms like LinkedIn, industry databases, and CRM tools.
• Cold-call and directly engage passive candidates to promote GFT’s mission, roles, and culture in a compelling and personalized way.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring clarity, responsiveness, and engagement at every step.
• Serve as a brand ambassador for GFT, communicating our mission, vision, and values to prospective talent.
• Maintain thorough and organized records in our Applicant Tracking System (iCIMS) and contribute to data-driven hiring decisions.
• Stay informed about emerging AEC labor trends, and adjust recruitment approaches accordingly.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, with at least 4 years in the AEC industry (architecture, engineering, or construction).
• Strong record of sourcing and hiring for roles across engineering disciplines including transportation, water, environmental, or federal markets.
• Direct corporate recruiting experience as a contractor or in-house
• Proficiency in Boolean search techniques and demonstrated experience in cold-calling passive candidates to generate interest and engagement.
• Confident communicator with a consultative, proactive, strategic mindset and the ability to build trust quickly.
• Skilled in iCIMS ATS, Microsoft Office, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other recruitment platforms.
• Adept at managing confidential information, prioritizing competing tasks, and pivoting as business needs evolve. 
• Track record of successfully negotiating offers. 
• Team player mentality willing to support colleagues during peak recruiting cycles. 

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Hybrid or Remote
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.