Senior Talent Acquisition Partner I, MILCON at ICON plc

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Full-Cycle Recruiting, Construction, Engineering, Government Contracting, MILCON, USACE, NAVFAC, Federal Acquisition, Communication, Negotiation, Relationship Building, Applicant Tracking Systems, Sourcing Tools, Organization, Design-Build Delivery, 3D Printing, Veteran Outreach

Industry

Construction

Description

ICON is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner I to lead recruiting efforts for our Military Construction (MILCON) portfolio. In this role, you will recruit top talent across design, engineering, construction management, and government contracting disciplines to help deliver mission-critical facilities that leverage ICON’s proprietary 3D printing technology. You will be a trusted partner to leaders across our Design-Build, Engineering, and Field Operations organizations, managing the full recruitment lifecycle for highly specialized federal construction roles. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the complexities of DoD, USACE, and NAVFAC project delivery, and brings deep experience sourcing cleared or clearance-eligible talent. This role will be based in Austin, TX, and report to the Manager of Talent Acquisition. RESPONSIBILITIES Own the full-cycle recruiting process for military construction roles. Partner closely with hiring managers to scope roles, define qualifications, and develop interview strategies aligned with ICON’s hiring standards and government compliance requirements. Build and execute sourcing strategies to attract candidates with federal construction, design-build, or DoD contracting experience. Engage, assess, and present qualified candidates while maintaining a strong focus on candidate experience and operational excellence. Serve as a subject matter expert on the MILCON talent market—advising leaders on compensation, availability, and federal hiring nuances. Coordinate interview logistics, collect structured feedback, and ensure timely hiring decisions. Collaborate with HR and compliance teams to ensure all recruitment activities meet FAR/DFARS, UFC, and internal documentation standards. Build and maintain a proactive pipeline of cleared or clearance-eligible professionals for future project staffing needs. Represent ICON at industry events, military career fairs, and professional associations to strengthen our employer brand within the MILCON and federal AEC community. Track and report recruiting metrics, pipeline data, and hiring progress to leadership. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including at least 3 years focused on construction, engineering, or government contracting roles. Proven success in recruiting for MILCON, USACE, NAVFAC, or other federal construction programs. Strong understanding of federal acquisition environments, FAR/DFARS, and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC). Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with hiring managers and candidates. Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (e.g., Greenhouse) and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, etc.). Highly organized and able to manage multiple complex searches with competing priorities. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Experience supporting Design-Build delivery models or complex federal construction programs. Knowledge of 3D printing, robotics, prefabrication, or advanced construction technologies. Familiarity with military hiring networks and veteran outreach strategies. Passion for ICON’s mission to reinvent construction and deliver resilient, dignified structures for those who serve. ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended). Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application. ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third-party agency without a prior agreement with ICON. As part of our compliance with these obligations, the Company invites you to voluntarily self-identify as set forth below. Provision of such information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your employment or subject you to any adverse treatment. Any and all information provided will be considered confidential, will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file, and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement purposes. Internet Applicant Employment Notices

Responsibilities

Lead recruiting efforts for military construction roles, managing the full recruitment lifecycle. Partner with hiring managers to define qualifications and develop interview strategies while ensuring compliance with government requirements.