[Remote] Principal Recruiter

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nxt Level Civil Engineering is seeking Principal Recruiters who can manage end-to-end recruitment processes within civil engineering and related AEC markets. The role involves understanding client needs, executing sourcing strategies, and building long-term relationships with candidates and clients to achieve high-quality placements.ResponsibilitiesOwn full-cycle recruiting searches from intake through offer acceptancePartner with clients to understand role requirements, hiring pain, compensation, urgency, and ideal candidate profilesBuild and execute sourcing strategies across civil engineering, architecture, construction, and related AEC verticalsIdentify, engage, qualify, and present high-quality candidatesManage candidate relationships with urgency, professionalism, and careDrive interview processes forward and keep both clients and candidates alignedNegotiate offers, close placements, and reduce falloff riskMaintain accurate pipeline, activity, and search data inside the recruiting platformBuild long-term relationships that lead to repeat business, referrals, and market credibilityOperate with high ownership, high accountability, and minimal hand-holdingSkillsProven full-cycle recruiting experience in civil engineering, architecture, construction, or AECA consistent track record of producing $300,000+ annually in placementsAt least 3 consecutive years of strong recruiting productionExperience managing searches independently from start to finishStrong ability to qualify both clients and candidatesDeep understanding of specialized hiring markets, compensation trends, and candidate motivationsStrong sourcing ability across LinkedIn, databases, referrals, and direct outreachExcellent communication, follow-up, and process management skillsConfidence speaking with hiring managers, executives, and senior-level candidatesThe ability to balance speed, quality, and relationship-buildingA self-driven mindset with the discipline to manage your own pipelineExisting relationships in civil engineering, architecture, construction, infrastructure, land development, transportation, structural engineering, MEP, or general contractingExperience recruiting for PE firms, architecture studios, ENR firms, developers, construction management firms, or specialty contractorsA portable book of candidate and client relationshipsExperience working in a commission-driven or agency recruiting environmentA history of building niche markets from scratchBenefitsAccess to quality roles and specialized marketsRecruiting tools, systems, and operational supportA platform and network designed to increase recruiter productivityMore leverage to source, market, and deliverA performance-driven environment built for experienced producersThe opportunity to grow your desk without doing everything alone. We provide business development. You fill roles and keep 70% of placement feesCompany OverviewNxt Level Civil Engineering is a leading recruitment firm focused on Civil Engineering, Construction, and Restoration sectors. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.nxtlevel.io/.